EARL of RONALDSHAYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if a project for the construction of a railway from Russia to India via Persia has been submitted to him; and, if so, will he say what is the attitude of the Government towards it; and has he any information that he can give to the House with regard to the scheme?
§ Sir E. GREYThe answer to the first part of the Noble Earl's question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second, His Majesty's Government would not oppose such a railway if they were satisfied that British and Indian interests were adequately protected. I am not at present in a position to give any particulars about the scheme.