§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the Metropolitan police maintains a register of shops or dealers selling crossbows, airguns, catapults and martial arts devices; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawI understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that in accordance with the Firearms Act 1968 he keeps a register of firearms dealers, but this register is not required to extend, nor does it extend, to shops or dealers dealing in articles which do not require a certificate under the Act.