HC Deb 13 April 1999 vol 329 c16W
Ms Keeble

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many compensation payments of what average value have been made in respect of handguns to date. [79684]

Mr. Boateng

Compensation payments averaging £334.89 have been made in respect of 114,195 guns surrendered under Options A and B of the scheme for large-calibre handguns. Corresponding figures for payments under Option C of the scheme are not yet available.