HC Deb 24 April 1990 vol 171 cc175-6W
41. Ms. Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to retain trained factory inspectorate staff within the Health and Safety Executive.

Mr. Nicholls

The Health and Safety Executive has already taken measures to retain trained factory inspectorate staff. These include improved pay, particularly for basic grade inspectors and the introduction of a flexible pay scheme which aims to reward good performance. Priority is also being given to creating improved career development and training opportunities.