HC Deb 04 February 1971 vol 810 c432W
Mr. Kimball

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the total number of shotgun certificates issued since 1st May, 1968.

Mr. Sharples

On 31st December, 1969, there were in force 637,108 shotgun certificates issued by the chief officers of police in England and Wales.

Mr. Kimball

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many visitors' shotgun certificates have been issued since 1st May, 1968.

Mr. Sharples

My right hon. Friend has not felt justified in asking chief officers of police to provide this information.