asked the President of the Board of Education if he will state the estimated duration of the inquiry of the Government Committee on Education for Salesmanship; and whether an interim Report will be issued within a shorter period?

It is not yet possible to estimate the duration of the Inquiry. Information is being collected from a large number of sources, not only at home but also overseas, and material has already been obtained which will probably justify the issue of one or more interim Reports within the next few months.

Is evidence being taken from the Commercial Travellers' Association?

I do not know whether the Committee has done so, but I will inquire.

Do any of our British Consuls abroad get a course of training in salesmanship?