§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many applications have been made to the Republic of Ireland Government for extradition in 1971 and to date in 1972; how many have been granted; how many have been refused; and how many are still outstanding.
§ Mr. David HowellI have been asked to reply.
In 1971, extradition was sought in 31 cases. Nine warrants were executed, eight were refused and nine are outstanding. In the remaining five cases, the accused persons either could not be found or were arrested in Northern Ireland. For 1972, I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to his Question on 15th November.—[Vol. 846, c. 179–81.]