§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many gun licences are currently in force granted to private security firms.
§ Dr. SummerskillCertificates under the Firearms Act 1968 are not issued to private security firms.
§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what powers he possesses to inspect and approve the selection, training and arming of the employees of private security firms.
§ Dr. SummerskillMy right hon. Friend has no such powers. The employees of private security firms have no special powers or privileges and are in all respects subject to the law, including the law relating to firearms and other offensive weapons.