§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Paymaster General what is the approved establishment of nuclear energy inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Commission; what is the total actual number currently employed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierThe planned number of nuclear installations inspectors approved by the Health and Safety 259W Executive for the current financial year is 105. On 1 December 1986 there were 98 nuclear installations inspectors in post.
A recruitment competition for up to 20 more nuclear installations inspectors is at present under way.