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Mr John Cairncross

Volume 976: debated on Thursday 17 January 1980

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asked the Attorney-General if he will refer the case of Mr John Cairn-cross to the Director of Public Prosecutions, with a view to seeking extradition from Italy and prosecution under the Official Secrets Act 1911.

No. Even if there were admissible evidence, which there is not, extradition is not available from Italy in respect of offences of this nature.