§ 34. Mr. LUNNasked the Prime Minister whether he can make any statement as to the situation in Persia; how many British troops are at present in the country; and for what purpose?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have nothing to add to the full statements regarding the situation in Persia made on behalf of His Majesty's Government in this House on 28th February and 5th April. There are at present 2,300 British troops in Persia, and one Air Force Flight detached from Baghdad. These are being withdrawn to Mesopotamia.