HC Deb 10 February 1938 vol 331 c1287W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent women are eligible for entry into the Diplomatic Service; and whether any alteration of the conditions is contemplated in favour of women?

Viscount Cranborne

Women are not eligible for admission into the Diplomatic Service. As regards the second part of the question, the views of His Majesty's Government remain as stated in the White Paper (Command Paper 5166) issued in April, 1936.