HC Deb 20 June 1872 vol 211 cc1989-90
MR. EASTWICK

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether Mr. Taylour Thomson has been appointed to succeed Mr. Alison as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in Persia?

VISCOUNT ENFIELD

Sir, the post of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in Persia has been offered to Mr. Taylour Thomson; but the Secretary of State has not as yet heard whether that gentleman accepts the post or not.