§ 58. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked if, in view of the increasing importance of women's work in connection with agricultural and horticultural instruction, he will consider the advisability of placing a representative of Swanley Horticultural College, or some other collegiate institution for the education of women in rural industry, upon the reconstituted Agricultural Education Conference, or, alternatively, receive a deputation from the above college on the matter?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI recognise the importance of providing adequate facilities for certain kinds of agricultural education for women, and it is proposed that this should be the first subject referred to the Agricultural Education Conference for consideration and report. I do not think it necessary to enlarge the constitution of the conference, which will, however, for the purposes of this first reference, be empowered to co-opt additional members. I have no doubt that a similar power will be given and exercised whenever subjects of special interest to women are under consideration.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTDo I understand that the additional members may be ladies?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANCertainly.