HC Deb 01 December 1992 vol 215 c179W
Mr. Galbraith

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if she will list the number of agricultural inspectors in the Health and Safety Executive area offices in Scotland in each year since 1978.

Mr. McLoughlin

The number of agricultural inspectors employed in Scotland in each year since 1978 was:

Number
1978 15
1979 16
1980 18
1981 17
1982 15
1983 17
1984 16
1985 16
1986 18
1987 21
1988 20
1989 19
1990 19
1991 18
1992 23

Note: Figures are for 1 April each year and show full-time equivalent staff.