HC Deb 15 March 1915 vol 70 c1730
17. Sir J. D. REES

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India if he can give any information regarding the operations in the Persian Gulf and on the Shatt el Arab, in addition to such as appears in the Press?

Mr. C. ROBERTS

There is no further information that can be communicated except that the Turkish claim to have gained a success is unfounded. The Turks withdrew after the action of the 3rd inst., owing to their heavy losses, and our advanced position has been reinforced.

Sir J. D. REES

Will the hon. Gentleman say if the oil-pipe line is quite safe?

Mr. ROBERTS

Perhaps the hon. Member will give me notice of that.