§ 44. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the recent statement of the Chief Commissioner of Police that a Government Bill was, after the Sidney-Street affair, drafted to deal with the possession of and traffic in pistols, and that the restrictions contained in such Bill are necessary for the protection of the public; and, if so, when he proposes to introduce such measure?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Government hope to be able to introduce a measure, which I trust will be treated as uncontroversial, next Session.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSIf there should be controversy, will the right hon. Gentleman introduce the Bill?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, I will introduce the measure, but I hope it will be taken as non-controversial.
§ Mr. ROWLANDSHas the right hon. Gentleman ascertained that it can be brought forward as a non-contentious measure?
§ Mr. McKENNAI have not, but from the nature of the Bill I hope it will be treated as non-controversial.