HC Deb 13 December 1878 vol 243 cc738-9
SIR JOHN HAY

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether Her Majesty's Government has information of the recent arrival of Russian Officers in Persia for the purpose of disciplining the Persian Army; and, if he can say whether the Shah has accepted their services?

MR. BOURKE

No, Sir; Her Majesty's Government have no information of the arrival of Russian officers in Persia for the purpose indicated in the Question.