HC Deb 12 December 1972 vol 848 c122W
Mr. Kimball

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many shotgun certificates have been issued since the requirement was introduced on 1st May 1968; and how many are now current.

Mr. Carlisle

Information about the total number of shotgun certificates issued in England and Wales since 1st May 1968 is not readily available. The number of certificates current on 31st December 1971—the latest date for which figures have been obtained—was 715,453.