§ Mr. MaginnisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what further progress has been made by Northumbria Police in identifying those involved in the attempted murder of Martin McGartand at Whitley Bay on 17 June; if the weapon used has been identified and/or connected with any other crime; and if he will make a statement. [95335]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeNorthumbria Police continue to make inquiries into this crime. I understand that, at the present time, there is no firm evidence to identify those involved in the shooting; nor has the weapon used been identified or confirmed as being connected with any other crime.