§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether it is true that the Shah of Persia intends to visit this country, and, if so, whether his visit will be of a public character; and whether in that event Her Majesty's Government have in contemplation any arrangement for his reception?
§ MR. BOURKESir, I have to state that it is the intention of the Shah of Persia to visit this country. The visit will not be a public one; on the contrary, it is expressly desired by His Majesty that his visit shall be incognito, and it is the wish of His Majesty to inspect personally the many institutions and manufactories in this country, and study them in detail. It is the intention of the Government that His Majesty's desire shall be respected.