HC Deb 23 May 1928 vol 217 c1851
5. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, during the recent negotiations between His Majesty's Government and the Persian Government, the Persian Government was invited to recognise the present Government of Iraq; and, if so, what agreement was reached?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

The attention of the Persian Government has frequently been called to the desirability in their own interests of recognising the present Government of Iraq, and thereby placing their relations with that kingdom on a normal and friendly footing. But the Persian Government have not hitherto taken this step.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is this any part of the agreement which has been happily reached between His Majesty's Government and the Persian Government?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

No. It does not cover it.

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