§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many firearm permits and shotgun certificates were issued in Wales in 1993; and what are the projected figures for 1994.
§ Mr. Charles WardleA total of 2,976 firearms certificates were issued in Wales during 1992-701 new certificates and 2,275 renewals—and 20,481 shot gun certificates were issued—3,252 new certificates and 17,229 renewals.
Figures for 1993 are not yet available and it is not the practice to make projections for the future.