§ 87. Captain WEDGWOOD BENNasked whether the British occupation of Batoum continues; if so, how many troops are still there; and when it is intended to withdraw them?
§ THE PRIME MINISTERThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; to the second, one British and two Indian battalions, a total of approximately 3,000 men. As regards the last part of the question, the withdrawal of the troops is under consideration.