§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether the Government have now decided to admit women into the diplomatic service; and whether he has any statement to make on the subject?
§ Mr. ButlerI have been asked to reply. The answer to both parts of the question is in the negative. The position remains as stated in the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Central Southwark (Mr. Day) on 23rd November last.