HC Deb 21 October 1968 vol 770 cc221-2W
Mr. Charles Morrison

asked the Postmaster-General how many gun licences for shot-guns were issued during the last five years in which such licences were issued by the Post Office.

Mr. Joseph Slater

Year Number issued
1962–63 386,772
1963–64 355,855
1964–65 375,467
1965–66 384,057
1966–67 317,416
1,819,567

Licences for shot-guns have not been required since 13th December, 1966.