HC Deb 12 March 1940 vol 358 c1018W
Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether he has any information as to the progress which has been made in the construction of the railways from Diarbekr, in Turkey, towards Kirkuk, Iraq, and towards Teheran, Iran?

Mr. R. S. Hudson

I have no information indicating that any constructional work has yet been undertaken.