HC Deb 19 February 1973 vol 851 c40W
Mr. Stratton Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will indicate what progress has been made in relation to the pending extradition cases from the Republic of Ireland.

Mr. David Howell

Four applications are now before the courts in the Republic of Ireland, compared with three in December 1972.

Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the current position relating to the charges against those persons in the Republic of Eire for whom extradition orders to Northern Ireland have been refused.

Mr. David Howell

All the charges still stand. The warrants of arrest will be executed should any of the persons concerned return to Northern Ireland jurisdiction.

Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many extradition warrants are pending against persons in the Republic of Eire wanted in connection with offences in Northern Ireland.

Mr. David Howell

Sixteen warrants are pending for offences involving violence.