§ Rear-Admiral ADAIRasked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is permitted to export arms from Great Britain to Ireland if such arms are supplied by private firms to the order of the Governments of Southern or of Northern Ireland?
§ Mr. SHORTTMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. The removal of any firearms or ammunition from Great Britain to Ireland is prohibited unless such removal is authorised by the chief officer of police of the district from which the firearms or ammunition are to be removed. Before authority is given the applicant is required to produce a permit granted in Ireland under arrangements that have been made with the Governments concerned.