§ MR. GREGORYasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether any Treaty exists between this country and Spain by which persons who have absconded there to avoid the consequences of gross fraud or robbery in England can be made amenable to the Law, or the extradition of such persons can be demanded; and, if not, whether Her Majesty's Government could make a friendly representation to that of Spain upon the subject?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEAn Extradition Treaty between Great Britain and Spain was concluded on the 4th June, 1878, and is at present in force. It contains provisions for the extradition of persons accused of robbery or fraud. The Treaty was laid before Parliament during the year in which it was signed.