§ Mr. Wheelerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the last amnesty was held to enable the surrender of firearms, air weapons, starting guns and imitation weapons, without prosecution; what was the result; and if he will consider a similar amnesty.
§ Mr. MayhewThe last amnesty was held in 1968 when 25,088 firearms and 795,162 rounds of ammunition were surrendered. My right hon. Friend is not persuaded that there is any justification for a further amnesty at present.