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The review of each exhibition includes (where available) an account of its origin; details relating to its location, scale, and scope; a description of any substantive building program associated with it; an evaluation of the nature of the exhibits and the exhibitors (with particular reference to British participants); and an identification of any unique features or new developments. The reaction to it in England is also gauged. The evidence provided on each investigation and/or statute includes a statement about how it evolved, information on who commissioned it, a description of the skills and experiences of any individual or group (including Royal Commissions and Select Committees) associated with the inquiry or legislation, an estimate of their suitability for the task they were charged with undertaking, details of the witnesses called before the investigation with particular reference to industries they represented, and an assessment of the quality of the evidence collected and its relevance to the debate about the future well-being of Great Britain. Information on the report or statute and some measure of its impact is also incorporated. Since the growth of scientific and technical education was inextricably linked to development of general education during the period under investigation, this, too, will also be explored where appropriate.