asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he will now state the results of his consultations with the Government of Cyprus regarding the extradition of Cypriot citizens in connection with crimes committed in this country.

The consultations are still continuing.

In order to solve this difficult problem, is it the Government's intention to negotiate an extradition treaty with Cyprus?

No, Sir. The difficulty which has arisen has been brought about by the operation of a Clause which would have the same effect on an extradition treaty. What appears to be called for here is amendment of the Constitution of Cyprus. That is a matter for Cyprus, and we are consulting them now.