§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he has received any official information to the effect that the Russian officers in the Persian army are to be replaced by German officers; and whether this change meets with the sanction of His Majesty's Government under the Anglo-Russian Convention?
§ Sir E. GREYRussian officers have been employed with the Persian Cossacks for many years. I am not aware of any reason why they should be displaced to make room for those of any other nationality, nor have I any information to show that such a step is contemplated.
§ Mr. J. D. REESHave we any power under the Anglo-Russian Convention to object to the employment of the officers of any nationality that the Persians might wish to employ?
§ Sir E. GREYThere is nothing about this question in the Anglo-Russian Convention.
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYWould not the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries?
§ Sir E. GREYNo, I do not think it is necessary. If the hon. Member has any definite information which has not reached me of any changes contemplated, I will make inquiry into the facts.