§ Mr. LONSDALEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information to give to the House with regard to the situation in Persia?
§ Mr. McKINNON WOODSince my reply given on 6th May to the hon. and gallant Member for the St. Andrew's District the political situation in Persia has improved in some respects. The Saad-ed-Dowleh has been reinstated, and has formed a satisfactory Cabinet. A proclamation issued by the Shah restores the Constitution and orders the immediate promulgation of a suitable electoral law, after which the elections will be held at once. The National Assembly will be opened as soon as two-thirds of the deputies are ready. An amnesty has been granted for political offences. Matters appear to be quieting down in Tabriz. It is, however, impossible to say yet what effect these declarations are having upon the country generally.
§ Mr. SMEATONIs the constitution which the Shah has promised the original June Constitution revived or some other?
§ Mr. McKINNON WOODAs far as our information goes, it is.