§ 9. Mr. MORRELLasked the Secretary of Stale for Foreign Affairs if he can yet give any further information as to the financial situation in Persia and the raising of a loan by the Persian Government; and if he can state whether any steps are being taken to summon a new Mejliss in accordance with the Constitution of the country?
§ Sir E. GREYI am not in a position to add to the information given in answer to a question asked by the hon. Member on October 22nd regarding the financial situation; the answer to the second question is in the negative, though I understand that there is some prospect of the matter receiving early consideration.
§ Mr. D. MASONDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think that the parties would lie more inclined to lend to Persia if constitutional Government were restored?
§ Sir E. GREYThat must be a very hypothetical question.