HC Deb 11 February 1884 vol 284 c432
MR. ARTHUR ARNOLD

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether Her Majesty's Government has obtained any success in regard to the free navigation of the Tigris and Euphrates?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

No further interruption of the navigation on the Tigris and Euphrates has taken place. Negotiations are proceeding with the Porte for a permanent settlement of the question.