31. Mr. MARK SYKESasked whether the Ottoman Government has lately applied to His Majesty's Government for officers for the gendarmerie?
§ Mr. ACLANDThe Ottoman Government have lately applied to His Majesty's Government for five officers for the service in question.
§ Mr. JAMES HOPECan the hon. Gentleman state why the gendarmerie officers; were withdrawn?
§ Mr. ACLANDThat has no connection with the question on the Paper, and perhaps the hon. Gentleman will put it down.
§ Mr. ACLANDWe are considering the conditions. The matter is still under consideration.