asked the Minister for Labour if he will arrange for an increase in the number of factory inspectors, especially women inspectors; and if he will ensure that inspectors when visiting a factory are accompanied by a member of the safety committee representing the workers where such a committee exists, or otherwise by a union representative.
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A competition to recruit additional factory inspectors (men and women) was held recently and a further competition will be held shortly.
The Factories Act, 1955, provides that an inspector is entitled to have the Safety Delegate, who is a member of the Safety Committee, accompany him on his tour of inspection of the factory.