§ Norman BakerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many firearms intended for illegal importation were seized by HM Customs and Excise in each year since 1990. [20539]
§ Mr. BoatengThe following table sets out the number of firearms seized by customs since 1990. It includes all complete weapons falling within the definition of a firearm in the Firearms Act 1968.
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Number of illegal firearms seized by HM Customs and Excise Year ended 31 March Hand guns Rifles Shotguns Self defence sprays Stun guns Total 1990 1,489 144 44 414 301 2,392 1991 253 535 49 1,132 48 2,017 1992 176 126 82 692 53 1,129 1993 138 41 39 2,580 427 3,225 1994 304 349 68 6,266 216 7,203 1995 261 49 111 7,221 79 7,721 1996 82 61 122 5,464 177 5,906 1997 264 268 32 3,452 120 4,136 1998 333 174 362 4,248 344 5,471 1999 83 106 51 2,343 106 2,689 2000 417 95 129 1,169 101 1,911 2001 163 48 44 2,428 114 2,697