§ Mr. Ammonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will cause an inquiry to be made into the relation of his plan for the recruitment of the Foreign Service with the general scheme of national education in the post-war period; and, in particular, whether steps will be taken to organise for young persons between the ages of 15 and 21 education of various degrees of specialisation to fit them for all activities which imply contact with foreign peoples as: the Foreign Service, trade, banking, shipping and journalism?
§ Mr. EdenThe importance of relating post-war recruitment for the Foreign Service with the general scheme of national education has been taken into account in framing the proposals in Command Paper 6420. As regards the second part of the Question, I understand from my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Education that the question of including suitable preparation for service abroad in the curriculum of the higher age groups in the secondary school is under consideration.