HC Deb 22 February 1883 vol 276 cc588-9
MR. WARTON

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, What is the cost of Her Majesty's Mission to Persia; and, what portion of that cost is borne by the Imperial and Indian Revenues respectively?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

Sir, the average annual cost of the Persian Mission, including interest on the capital, outlay on buildings, and their maintenance and repairs, is £15,000. The Indian Government contributes £10,000 per annum towards this amount.