§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many offences involving armed criminals have been committed in each district of the Metropolitan police in each year since 1978–79; and what has been the percentage increase over the total period;
(2) how many people have been charged with offences relating to the possession or use of firearms in each district of the Metropolitan police in each year since 1978–79; and what has been the percentage total increase over the full period.
§ Mr. MellorI shall reply as soon as possible.