§ 64. Mr. Liptonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now introduce legislation to increase the maximum penalty for possessing a firearm without a certificate, as recommended by the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis in his report for 1962.
§ Mr. WoodhouseMy right hon. Friend is awaiting the outcome of consideration that is being given to this and related matters by chief officers of police before deciding whether any action is required.