HC Deb 07 December 1981 vol 14 cc280-1W
51. Sir John Biggs-Davison

asked the Attorney-General if he will make a statement about his meeting with the Attorney-General of the Republic of Ireland.

The Solicitor-General

The Attorney-General has had a first meeting with the Attorney-General of the Republic of Ireland to consider what further improvements might be made to the existing arrangements to ensure that those who commit crimes in one country cannot escape prosecution and conviction by seeking refuge in the other.