HC Deb 04 July 1911 vol 27 cc951-2
EARL of RONALDSHAY

asked 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. GREY

The 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.