HL Deb 09 June 2003 vol 649 cc7-8WA
The Earl of Shrewsbury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will provide a breakdown of the numbers and types of items handed in during the recent firearms amnesty, including those items which are defined in the Firearms Acts 1968 to 1997 as prohibited weapons; and [HL3021]

Whether they will provide a breakdown of those items handed in during the recent amnesty which are non functional firearms or ammunition, or those which are listed as obsolete calibres. [HL3022]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

Final figures from police forces will be available shortly. We will use these to publish a detailed breakdown of the items handed in. Latest police estimates indicate that over 40,000 guns were handed in during the amnesty, along with nearly a million rounds of ammunition.