§ Mr. StrangTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is the projected number of(a) factory and (b) agricultural inspectors that will be employed by the Health and Safety Executive on 31 March.
§ Mr. NichollsAt 1 March 1989, 608–5 factory and 165 agricultural inspectors were in post. The Health and Safety Executive's objective is to increase the numbers employed to 638 and 175 respectively as soon as possible.
Following the latest in a series of recruitment competitions, 12 successful candidates have been offered employment, (nine to the factory and three to the agricultural inspectorate). Offers are expected to be made shortly to some 20 further candidates subject to completion of medical and other checks.