HC Deb 27 February 1986 vol 92 c628W
Mr. Litherland

asked the Paymaster General how many man hours have been devoted to seeking out small unregistered workplaces; and how many have been identified in 1985.

Mr. Trippier

Figures for the whole of 1985 are not available. In the period 1 April to 29 September 1985, it is estimated that factory inspectors spent 19,000 man hours seeking out and inspecting 9,184 previously unregistered premises.