7. Lieut. - Colonel Sir FREDERICK HALLasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware of the military preparations under the direction of Russian experts in the republics bordering upon the frontiers of Persia and Afghanistan; and what precautionary measures the Government propose to adopt to safeguard British interests in India?
Sir F. HALLIf I bring to the right hon. Gentleman's notice reports with regard to these military preparations which are being made at Tashkend and Samarkand in the building of aerodromes, will he look into the matter?