§ 1. Mr. LOUIS SMITHasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can state the chief differences which exist between the old and new agreements between the Anglo-Persian Oil Company and the Persian Government?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir John Simon)I cannot make a comparative statement at present as the text of the new agreement between the Anglo-Persian Oil Company and the Persian Government has only just reached this country and is now being studied by the competent authorities.
§ Mr. SMITHCan my right hon. Friend say whether there are any compensatory advantages to be taken into consideration for the concessions granted?
§ Sir J. SIMONI think that it would be better to wait for the examination of the agreement. I do not think that the hon. Gentleman will have any reason to complain.