HC Deb 08 February 1926 vol 191 c608
26. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies who was the acting civil commissioner in Iraq at the time of the signing of the armistice with Turkey in 1918?

Major HENNESSY

The Acting Civil Commissioner of Iraq at the time of the conclusion of the Armistice with Turkey was Lieutenant-Colonel A. T. Wilson—now Sir Arnold Wilson.

Mr. THURTLE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that Sir Arnold Wilson is now manager of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company in Persia and Iraq?

Major HENNESSY

Yes, I am aware of that.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Would it be possible to find a better man than this one, who thoroughly understands the subject?