§ Mr. EVERARDasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will consider proposing a revision of international extradition treaties in order to strengthen the means by which fugitives may be brought to justice?
§ Mr. DALTONThe basis of all our extradition treaties are the Extradition Acts, 1870 to 1906, and any extension or revision of the provisions of the existing treaties would have to be made with due regard to the limits laid down by those Acts, both as regards the crimes for which extradition may be granted and the procedure to be observed. If, however, the hon. Member will furnish me with a more precise indication of the revision which he considers to be desirable, I shall be happy to consider the matter.