HC Deb 27 June 1916 vol 83 c734
97. Colonel YATE

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the expedition under Brigadier-General Sir Percy Sykes, in Southern Persia, is being carried out under Brigadier-General Sir Percy Sykes, Foreign Office, or the Government of India?

The COMPTROLLER of the HOUSEHOLD (Mr. Charles Roberts)

Sir Percy Sykes is acting under the orders of the Government of India.