§ Mrs. MahonTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many extra factory inspectors will be employed in January 1990.
§ Mr. NichollsA recent recruitment campaign has resulted in 27 extra inspectors being appointed since August. The increase will be partly offset by January by retirements and resignations. A further campaign is now under way to ensure that the figure planned in the Health and Safety Commission's plan for 1 April next is met; the inspectorate will continue to grow thereafter.