HC Deb 19 February 1908 vol 184 cc809-10
MR. REES (Montgomery Boroughs)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any further information which may be made public regarding the progreess, or want of progress, of the Baghdad Railway project.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. RUNCIMAN, Dewsbury; for Sir EDWARD GREY)

The first section of the Baghdad Railway, from Konia to Boulgurlu, a little beyond Eregli, was opened to traffic in October, 1904. From recent information it appears that no progress has been or is yet being made with the construction of the next section.

SIR EDWARD SASSOON (Hythe)

was understood to ask if further Papers would be issued.

MR. RUNCIMAN

I think my right hon. friend has already communicated all the information he has to the House by way of Question and Answer.