Inland Post (Shotguns)

HC Deb 07 December 1966 vol 737 c1345

43. Mr. McNamara

asked the Postmaster-General what regulations cover the dispatch of shotguns by post.

Mr. Joseph Slater

Provided they come within the normal weight and size limits, are unloaded and adequately packed, shotguns are admissible in the inland post.

Mr. McNamara

Would not my hon. Friend agree that in view of the publicity about the ease of getting shotguns, the sale of them by mail order stores should be stopped?

Mr. Slater

I know that this matter has received publicity, but I must remind my hon. Friend that the question of measures for controlling the availability of firearms is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Home secretary.