HC Deb 17 July 1973 vol 860 cc109-10W
Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the statement of policy in paragraph 39 of the Green Paper on the Control of Firearms in Great Britain that personal protection should not be regarded as a good reason for a private person to possess a Section 1 firearm

applies to the grant of firearm certificates for Section 1 firearms in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Peter Mills

No. In Northern Ireland a person may be permitted to hold a hand weapon for his personal protection if the police are satisfied that his life is in danger.

New Boats (40'-80') New Shellfishl Sea Angling Boats (up to 35') Secondhand Boats Total
1970 … … 5 33 29 67
1971 … … 7 16 26 49
1972 … … 3 23 36 62
1973 … … 1 11 9 21
16 83 100 199

Assistance to applicants for new boats over 40 ft., and for secondhand boats, is by way of loans only.