HC Deb 07 September 1909 vol 10 c1075
Mr. LYNCH

asked whether the new governor of Azerbeijan has arrived at Tabriz; whether there has been any reduction of the Russian troops since his arrival; and when the Russian Government propose to carry out their intention, officially conveyed to His Majesty's Government, to withdraw the whole of their troops at Tabriz upon the arrival of the newly-appointed governor?

Sir E. GREY

The answer to the first first part of the hon. Member's question is in the affirmative, and that to the second in the negative. As regards the third part, the Russian Government have announced their intention of withdrawing their troops from Tabriz as soon as order is restored there.