§ 74. Mr. Summersasked the Secretary for the Home Department for what reasons he has issued instructions to the police cancelling all licences entitling civilians to hold revolvers.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonNo such instructions have been issued. The grant or renewal 366 of a certificate under the Firearms Act, 1937, is dependent on the applicant satisfying the chief constable that he has a good reason for the possession of a firearm.
§ Mr. SummersWill the right hon. Gentleman look into cases where such instructions are said to have been received; and will he say whether the same condition applies to ammunition for a revolver?
§ Mr. MorrisonIf my hon. Friend will let me have particulars of the case he has in mind, I will certainly look into it.
§ Mr. SummersAnd as to ammunition?
§ Mr. MorrisonI should have thought that it would be necessary to have a permit for ammunition as well, but I am not sure.