§ Mr. O'GRADYI wish to ask the right hon. Baronet whether he is aware that the Russian and British Consuls-General informed Satar Khan and other leaders of the Nationalists that the Shah had granted an amnesty to all political offenders, and that as soon as the Nationalists attempted to take advantage of such information they were attacked by Cossacks, and had to seek sanctuary in the Turkish Legation; if so, whether the Consuls had the authority of the Shah to so inform the Nationalist leaders; and what steps His Majesty's Government intend taking to see that the Shah will carry out the promise of an amnesty?
§ Sir E. GREYThe British and Russian Consuls-General were authorised by their Legations at Tehran to inform the Nationalists that no one, whatever his nationality, would be molested for his share in recent events. I have heard of no reason to suppose that this promise was violated. As to the reasons why some of the Nationalists took refuge at the Turkish Legation, I can add nothing to the answer which I gave on the 8th. My information does not bear out the statement in the question on this point.