§ Mr. Eden(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any statement to make about the situation in Persia in respect to the Anglo-Iranian oilfields.
§ The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Herbert Morrison)I am in communication with His Majesty's Ambassador at Tehran about the latest developments in Persia. I regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement on the subject, but I will hope to do so tomorrow.
§ Mr. HopkinsonCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether accord has now been reached with the American Government in regard to policy on Persia and whether we can count on the United States Government's support in any representation that may be made to the Persian Government about the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company?
§ Mr. MorrisonI do not think I should anticipate the statement which I hope to make tomorrow.