asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps have been taken to protect the Slovene and Autonomist groups in Trieste during the recent Italian Irredentist riots.

No special steps were taken to protect Slovenes and "Autonomists" during the recent disorders in Trieste. Such persons are not segregated from the rest of the population of Trieste.

Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman bear in mind that the more concessions we make to the Italians, the more they are likely to ask for?

I do not think that comment is called for upon this answer. So far as the Question is concerned, the police force in Trieste endeavour to give the same degree of protection to all persons of all nationalities.