§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Lord Privy Seal what recent requests he has received from the Government of South Africa for information and assistance in respect of British nationals and residents travelling to South Africa to commit terrorist offences; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceThe South African Department of Foreign Affairs has brought to our attention information about the alleged involvement of three British subjects in an attack on a military camp in South Africa in August of last year. Exchanges between Governments on matters of this kind are confidential. There is no extradition treaty between the United Kingdom and South Africa. Under our law we cannot return any fugitive to a foreign State in the absence of extradition arrangements with that State.
§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Lord Privy Seal what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government in respect of co-operation with the Government of the Republic of South Africa in the elimination of international terrorism.
§ Mr. LuceThe Government condemn all acts of terrorism and attach great importance to the adoption by182W all countries of appropriate measures to combat international terrorism, including adherence to the various relevant international conventions.