HC Deb 29 June 1908 vol 191 cc356-7
MR. LYNCH

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether there is a guard of Russian troops at the Russian Legation in Teheran, and, if so, what is their number; can he state whether any, and, if so, what, additions to the force are in contemplation; and what is the character and number of the force guarding the British Legation.

MR. J. A. PEASE

So far as my right hon. friend's information goes, there is a guard of fourteen Russian troops at the Russian Legation at Teheran, but he cannot absolutely vouch for the accuracy of this figure without inquiry of His Majesty's Legation at Teheran. The guard of His Majesty's Legation consists of eight mounted men of the Indian Army.

MR. LYNCH

Will the hon. Gentleman make inquiries as to the second part of the Question?

MR. J. A. PEASE

I will ask the Secretary of State if he is willing to do so.

MR. LYNCH

Has any change been made in the practice by which the Secretary of State was to attend the House on Mondays?

MR. J. A. PEASE

The arrangement was that my right hon. friend should be here on Tuesdays and Thursdays.