§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Paymaster General how many factory inspectors were employed by the Health and Safety Executive in 1979; and what is the number at the latest available date.
§ Mr. TrippierOn 1 April 1979, there were 951 factory and specialist inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Executive. On 1 April 1986, there were 825.
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Paymaster General whether he will now increase the number of factory inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Executive by 50 per cent. from the 1975 level; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierDecisions on the number of inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Executive are a matter for the executive, subject to the limits set by the Government on its total salary expenditure and manpower.