European Diplomatic Representation.

Oral Answers to Questions — Iran. – in the House of Commons at on 8 October 1941.

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Photo of Sir John Mellor Sir John Mellor , Tamworth

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what European Governments retain diplomatic representatives in Iran?

Photo of Mr Anthony Eden Mr Anthony Eden , Warwick and Leamington

The following European Governments retain diplomatic representatives in Persia: His Majesty's Government and the Governments of the Soviet Union, Turkey, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Nor- way and Yugoslavia. The Persian Government have been asked to close the Vichy Legation and are, I understand, taking steps to do so.

Photo of Mr George Garro-Jones Mr George Garro-Jones , Aberdeen North

May I ask whether any official diplomatic representatives have been allowed to resign but unofficially to carry on their activities in Iran?

Photo of Mr Anthony Eden Mr Anthony Eden , Warwick and Leamington

Not that I am aware of, and in any event those I have just read out would be the only representatives who would have any facilities, either telegraphic or otherwise.

Photo of Mr Anthony Eden Mr Anthony Eden , Warwick and Leamington

That is another question, but I understand they are.