§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will give a breakdown of the costs of granting the renewal and variation of firearms and shotgun certificates in 1985–86 in the Firearms Departments of the Devon and Cornwall Police (£176,807) and Kent Police (£105,837), respectively, after deducting salaries amounting, respectively, to £37,639 and £24,578.
The Earl of CaithnessI understand from the chief constables concerned that this information is not available.