HC Deb 03 March 1915 vol 70 cc778-9
15. Sir J. D. REES

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Government will be represented at the hearing of the motion made by the Imperial Ottoman Bank for an injunction to restrain the Imperial Bank of Persia from opening a branch at Busra?

Mr. PRIMROSE

The answer is in the negative.

Sir J. D. REES

May I ask the hon. Gentleman if it is desirable on public grounds that this Motion should succeed?

Mr. PRIMROSE

I understand that it is a matter within the discretion of the bank itself.