§ 51. Mr. LEWISasked the Home Secretary if he has any proposals to make to the House for further restricting the purchase or hire of firearms?
§ Sir J. GILMOURAs I stated in reply to a question on the 27th October, I have this matter under consideration. My hon. Friend may rest assured that if find reason to think that the existing law requires strengthening, I shall not hesitate to ask Parliament for further powers.
§ Mr. LEVYIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the strength of the present law, and, if so, how does he account for the prevalence of so many firearms among the people to-day?
§ Sir J. GILMOURAs I have already stated to the House, I am considering the question.