Claim: There have been many H.M. Chief Inspectors of Factories in the U.K., responsible for making sure that factories adhere to regulations.
Evidence: A factory inspector is someone who checks that factories comply with regulations affecting them. HM Chief Inspector of Factories 1861–78 joint chief inspector with Robert Baker, chief inspector 1878–91 Alexander Redgrave CB; b. 9 June 1818, d. 1894 David Charles Thomas Eves CB; b. 10 January 1942 1992–2002