§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps have been taken to apply to the Turkish authorities for Mr. A. Nadir to be placed under British jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesWe have an extradition treaty with the Republic of Cyprus, but the writ of the Government does not run in the north of the island.
Immediately after Nadir's abscondment, our High Commissioner in Nicosia met Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. Denktash on 5 May to demand that Nadir be handed over to the British authorities.
On 7 May I summoned the Turkish ambassador to explain the anger felt in this country and ask for Turkish assistance in ensuring Nadir's return.
The Turkish Cypriots should appreciate the damage it could do to their interests if they were to acquire a reputation as a refuge for fugitives from justice.