§ 35. Mr. LYONSasked the Home Secretary whether he can now say if he proposes to introduce a Bill to deal with all forms of banditry and crimes of violence?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI hope that legislation will shortly be introduced to strengthen the law relating to the use of firearms, or imitation firearms, in connection with the commission of crime, but, generally speaking, I am advised that the existing law provides adequately for the punishment of crimes of violence.
§ Mr. LYONSWill the strengthening legislation which the right hon. Gentleman has indicated be introduced before the House rises for the Recess?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe hon. Member must wait. I hope to be able to introduce legislation shortly.