HC Deb 28 November 1983 vol 49 cc375-6W
Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he is satisfied with the present agreements with Spain concerning extradition; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Whitney

The 1878 treaty of extradition between the United Kingdom and Spain was terminated by the Spanish Government in 1978. We are concerned that there is no extradition treaty in force with Spain at the present time. Discussions are continuing with the Spanish authorities with a view to finding a mutually acceptable basis for a new treaty.

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