HC Deb 17 April 1929 vol 227 c236
3. Sir ROBERT THOMAS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the reason why women are excluded from the Consular Service; and whether he will consider throwing it open to them?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

The reason for confining this service to men is that the duties and the conditions of Consular Service do not at present afford suitable opportunities for the employment of women.