§ Mr. Flynnasked the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to ensure that the nuclear installations inspectorate achieves its target recruitment figure for inspectors of 150.
§ Mr. CopeThe Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) current target is to increase the number of Nuclear Installations Inspectors to 120 by 1 April 1988. The Government and the Health and Safety Commission and Executive remain committed to ensuring that the inspectorate is adequately staffed. A continuous recruitment competition is in progress. Substantial increases in the salaries paid to Nuclear Installations Inspectors have recently been agreed and should ensure that the inspectorate will now be able to attract a sufficient number of recruits.