HC Deb 09 May 1989 vol 152 cc396-7W
Mr. Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the staffing levels in, and what resources are available to, the hazardous waste inspectorate in Scotland.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Six professional staff are engaged for part of their time on hazardous waste inspectorate duties, amounting to the equivalent of two full-time officers. Staffing levels are currently being reviewed. The inspectorate can call on the resources of a wide spectrum of professional expertise available in the Scottish Office.