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Iran (Legations).

Oral Answers to Questions — China. – in the House of Commons at on 15 October 1941.

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Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

asked the Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs whether he will consider the advisability of insisting on the closing of those legations in Teheran of Powers known to be under Axis influence; and in this connection what restrictions have been imposed?

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

My hon. Friend may be assured that this matter has been fully considered and the necessary action taken. The Hungarian, Bulgarian and Rumanian Legations have all been closed, and their staffs left Persia when the German and Italian Legations were expelled. In the case of certain other Legations, cypher and bag facilities have been withdrawn.

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