HC Deb 23 June 1966 vol 730 cc109-10W
44. Mr. Henig

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will give an assurance that, pending the repeal of the Fugitive Offenders Act, no further persons will be deported under this legislation.

59. Mr. Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what principles, pending the introduction of legislation, he will exercise the discretion conferred upon him by the Fugitive Offenders Act in respect of the return of alleged offenders fugitive from members of the Commonwealth.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

The Government intend to introduce legislation this Session on the lines of the scheme recommended by the recent Meeting of Commonwealth Law Ministers. If any case comes to me for decision in the meantime, I shall exercise my discretion in the light of all the relevant circumstances, including this intention.