§ 4. Mr. MAXTONasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the Indian Foreign Secretary is expected shortly to visit Persia; for what purpose this visit is being undertaken; how long is it expected to last; and from what funds the cost of the visit will be defrayed?
§ Earl WINTERTONI am not aware of any proposal that the Indian Foreign Secretary should vist Persia.
§ Mr. MAXTONHas the Indian Foreign Secretary recently visited Persia?
§ Earl WINTERTONNo, Sir, he certainly has not recently visited Persia, nor am I aware of any proposal that he should visit Persia.
§ Mr. SAKLATVALAIs it not a fact that Sir Denys Bray, the Foreign Secretary, did go to Persia last November for certain negotiations?
§ Earl WINTERTONNo, Sir, to the best of my belief Sir Denys Bray has not visited Persia recently.