Sir J. D. REESasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can give the House any further information regarding the situation in Northern Persia; and whether this has been adversely affected by recent events in the Crimea?
Mr. HARMSWORTHAs regards the first part of my hon. Friend's question, I would venture to refer him to the full statement made by the Secretary of State in another place on Tuesday last. I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of the OFFICIAL REPORT. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.