§ 63. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will make a statement on applications made to the Irish Republic 401W for extradition of those accused in terrorist and other cases, respectively, since the coming into force of criminal jurisdiction legislation in the two countries; and what use the Crown has made of that legislation.
§ Mr. MasonThe Criminal Jurisdiction Act 1975 and the corresponding Irish legislation apply only to certain offences committed after 1st June 1976. This legislation was introduced because of shortcomings in the arrangements for recovering fugitive offenders between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. I understand that the RUC will make use of the criminal jurisdiction legislation where it is appropriate, and
APPLICATIONS FOR FIREARMS CERTIFICATES REFUSED ON INITIAL APPLICATION TO THE CHIEF CONSTABLE Year 1975 1976 1977 (to 18th November) Shotguns— Single Barrel … … … … … … 107 81 90 Double Barrel … … … … … 99 80 69 Semi Automatic … … … … … 17 29 11 Rifles— Over .22 Calibre … … … … … 2 2 Nil .22 Calibre … … … … … … 17 19 17 Pistols/Revolvers— .22 Calibre … … … … … … 21 30 20 .25 Calibre … … … … … … Nil Nil Nil .32 Calibre … … … … … … 15 14 19 .38 Calibre … … … … … … 2 9 8 9 mm. Calibre … … … … … 6 4 7 .455 Calibre … … … … … … Nil 1 1 Other Calibres … … … … … 6 1 1 Total Weapons … … … … … … 292 270 243