HC Deb 22 June 1973 vol 858 cc217-8W
Mr. Le Marchant

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in the light of further representations made to him, he will now extend the time allowed for comments on the Green Paper "The Control of Firearms in Great Britain: A Consultative Document".

Mr. R. Carr

In view of difficulties in obtaining the Green Paper experienced by some of those who ordered copies by post immediately after publication, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I have decided to extend the period of consultation until the end of July, and all comments received by that date will be taken into account. A plentiful supply of copies of the Green Paper is available at all Government bookshops.