§ 57. Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Employment, what was the number of factory inspectors employed in 1979, 1983, 1985, 1986 and 1987; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsThe numbers of factory inspectors employed by the Health and Safety Executive are as follows (1 July figures).
Factory Inspectors General Specialist Total 1979 741 210 951 1983 648 197 845 1985 645 198 843 1986 1622 1202 824 1987 1609 1214 823 1 Before April 1986 some inspectors now classed as specialists were categorised as general inspectors. Recruits from a recent competition for general factory inspectors will shortly be joining the inspectorate.