§ 58. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has any information that will show what was the intended destination of the 451 pistols and revolvers, and the 45,000 rounds of ammunition, that were surrendered to, or confiscated by, the Metropolitan police during the six months ended 30th April, 1928; and can he give particulars.
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir William Joynson-Hicks)Most of these arms and cartridges were surrendered by individuals who did not desire further possession or were confiscated on it appearing that their possessors had no authority to possess them. One batch of not more 1381 than 50 arms with two or three packages of ammunition was believed to be intended for Ireland. These were confiscated by Order of a Court.
§ Mr. DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman supply figures for the rest of the country if I put down a question?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI will try.