§ Colonel YATEasked whether, considering the effect a Trans-Persian railway will have on British and Indian trade in Southern Persia, steps will be taken to fix the break of gauge between the Indian and Russian railways at Isfahan, or to the north or west of that place, and not anywhere to the east or south of it?
§ Sir E. GREYThe whole question is still under consideration, and is not sufficiently advanced for decisions to be taken on all points of detail; but, of course, if a scheme for a Trans-Persian railway matures sufficiently, such points as that referred to in the question will be carefully considered.