Whether, with regard to her Media Briefing on Education Sector Update on 24 May 2017, the consultants who will undertake an exploratory study on the establishment of a National Examinations Council have been appointed; if not, why not; if so, (a) which consultants have been appointed, (b) what was the process by which they were appointed, (c) how long will the specified study take to complete and (d) what are the terms of reference of the study?