HL Deb 19 July 1961 vol 233 cc771-2WA
LORD MANCROFT

asked Her Majesty's Government:

For what reasons permission was granted to the late Reginald Fryer of Gateshead to hold the.32 American police pistol with which he accidentally killed himself at Russian roulette.

THE JOINT PARLIAMENTARY UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (EARL BATHURST)

I am informed that no firearm certificate had been granted in respect of this weapon.

House adjourned at eight minutes past nine o'clock.