HC Deb 13 February 1969 vol 777 c363W
71. Mr. Lubbock

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to increase the control of shotguns, including provisions making each certificate valid only for a single weapon, providing for a check on the individual weapon and on the quantity of ammunition held, and for recording transfers of weapons between one owner and another.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

It would be advisable for us to obtain experience of the operation of the current restrictions, which were introduced less than a year ago, before we consider new measures.

72. Mr. Lubbock

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many offences involving the use or threatened use of shotguns were recorded in 1968.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

This information will not be available until later this month, when I will write to the hon. Member.