§ 1. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will abstain from expressing any desire on behalf of His Majesty's Government that Russian troops should be withdrawn from Persia, in view of the fact that the presence of a considerable Russian garrison alone preserves in the north of that country and in the centre peace, order, and opportunities for commerce, which in the absence of a similar occupation are wanting in the southern provinces?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Montagu)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this, question. I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which was returned to a question asked by the hon. Member for Burnley on the 8th instant, and to which I have nothing further to add.