HC Deb 11 July 1988 vol 137 c43W
Mr. Butler

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make it his policy to increase the staffing levels of Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution.

Mr. Moynihan

On its formation on 1 April 1987 the staffing levels of Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution were at 70 per cent. of full complement. Since then recruitment has increased staffing levels to 90 per cent. of full complement. It remains a priority within the Department to fill the remaining vacancies within Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution.