§ 33. Mrs. MahonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many wages inspectors there are in the north-west region; and how many there were in 1979 and 1987.
§ Mr. NichollsThere are currently 12 inspectors in post in the north west division of the wages inspectorate. There were 21 inspectors in the division in 1979 and 11 in 1987.
§ 56. Ms. MowlamTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many wages inspectors there are nationally; and how many there were in 1979.
§ Mr. NichollsCurrently there are 66 wages inspectors in post nationally. Arrangements are in hand to bring the number of inspectors up to the full complement of 71. In 1979, there were 158 inspectors.