§ Mr. REESasked the right hon. Gentleman whether he can communicate to the House any information regarding the progress of the project known as the Baghdad Railway?
§ Sir E. GREYIt is announced by the Baghdad Railway Company that work will be begun at once on two more sections: namely, the Taurus section to Aleppo, and the section from Aleppo to El Halif.
§ Mr. REESMay I ask whether the position of the Government remains as it was before, or has there been any change?
§ Sir E. GREYNo, Sir.
EARL of RONALDSHAYHave the Turkish Government and the British Government any understanding to the effect that the British Government would have a prior claim?
§ Sir E. GREYThere has not been any alteration in the terms of the concession at present.