HC Deb 22 July 1963 vol 681 c136W
64. Mr. Lipton

asked 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. Woodhouse

My 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.