§ Mr. Cryerasked the Attorney-General if he will refer the case of Mr John Cairn-cross to the Director of Public Prosecutions, with a view to seeking extradition from Italy and prosecution under the Official Secrets Act 1911.
§ The Attorney-GeneralNo. Even if there were admissible evidence, which there is not, extradition is not available from Italy in respect of offences of this nature.