§ 49. Mr. LEVYasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the ease, as revealed by a recent inquest on an alien who committed suicide, with which firearms can be obtained, namely, by satisfying a Board of Trade official that the weapon is intended for export and providing satisfactory evidence of identity; and whether he proposes to take any steps, in accordance with the coroner's recommendation, to restrict this channel through which firearms can be obtained for criminal purposes?
Mr. STANLEYI am aware of the system referred to in the first part of the question. Steps have already been taken to eliminate risks of the kind mentioned.
§ Mr. LEVYDoes the hon. Gentleman realise the ease with which aliens obtain arms in this country, and what guarantee has he that they will not hand over the arms so obtained to criminals in this country?
Mr. STANLEYIf the hon. Gentleman studies the answer, he will realise that it is because we appreciate that that steps have been taken to eliminate the risk.