§ 1. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether there is any alleviation of the anarchy existing in Southern Persia under Parliamentary Government?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir E. Grey)The condition of Southern Persia leaves much to be desired and is due to the absence of effective Government.
§ Sir J. D. REESMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether the contrast between the order in Northern Persia and the condition of Southern Persia does not reflect very much upon the respective influences of Great Britain and Russia?
§ Sir E. GREYUpon that the hon. Member must form his own opinion.
§ Mr. MORRELLMay I ask whether there is any ground for the statement that Parliamentary government now exists in Persia, and whether Parliamentary government is in any way responsible for the present anarchical condition of Southern Persia?
§ Sir E. GREYI used the words "due to the absence of effective government," and as to the cause of that hon. Members must form their own opinions.