§ Mr. DILLONasked whether the Governments of England and Russia still adhered to the pledge given to the Government of Persia after the signature of the Anglo-Russian Convention that they would guarantee the absolute integrity and independence of Persia?
§ Sir E. GREYIn the Note referred to by the hon. Member the two Governments informed the Persian Government of the agreement arrived at between them to respect the integrity and independence of Persia. They adhere to this undertaking. The two Governments did not guarantee the independence and integrity of Persia.
§ Mr. DILLONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he would now state what were the terms on which the Governments of Russia and England offered a loan to the Government of Persia, and the grounds on which the Persian Government refused the offer?
§ Sir E. GREYAs the loan has not been made, no useful purpose would be served by making a statement on the subject.