§ 2. Sir J. D. REESasked whether the concessions of the Julfa-Tabriz-Arumiah and the Mohammerah-Khorramabad Railways have been finally granted to Russia and Great Britain, respectively?
§ Sir E. GREYI have nothing to add to what I have already said on this subject. A concession has been granted to the Russian Government and an option for a concession to the British syndicate, who are sending out surveyors to commence the survey of the line.