§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if Her Majesty's Government propose to ratify the Council of Europe convention on extradition; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorThe white paper "Criminal Justice: Plans for Legislation" (Cmnd. 9658) explained that the proposals for extradition law reform would, if enacted, enable the United Kingdom to become a party to the convention.