HC Deb 27 May 1971 vol 818 c229W
Captain Orr

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will consider the imposition of severer penalties for the illegal possession of explosives.

Mr. Sharples

The maximum penalties for possessing explosives for unlawful objects are already severe. The penalty to be imposed in any particular case is a matter for the court.

Captain Orr

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what quantities of illegally held explosives have been seized in Great Britain since 1st January, 1971.

Mr. Sharples

This information is not readily available.