§ 1. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in the neutral sphere in Persia, the actual or former predominance of British interests is so far acknowledged that the intervention of other Powers in that sphere will be regarded as an unfriendly act?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for. FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Acland)If the hon. Member's suggestion were correct as a general statement, the area in question could not be called a neutral sphere. Whether any action of other Powers affected British interests could only be decided when the case arose.