§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the security of embassies and consulates in London, in the light of the recent bomb attack at the Italian Consulate.
§ Mr. WhitelawArrangements for the protection of diplomatic premises in London are an operational matter for the Commissioner, and it is not the practice to disclose details. I understand that the Italian Ambassador is satisfied that proper protection is being given to Italian diplomatic premises.