HC Deb 19 March 1980 vol 981 cc215-6W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will indicate the legislative base for seeking to ensure that the cost of the licensing of firearms should be covered by licence fees.

his reply to question No. 198 of 10 March to the hon. Member for Londonderry, if he will state for each of the seven headings given, the proportion of costs taken into account and the sums involved in total and for each individual heading.

Mr. Alison

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list in the Official Report the number, grades and salaries of the civilian staff employed in the firearms section of the Royal Ulster Constabulary headquarters for each year since 1974 to date.

Mr. Alison

The information requested is as follows:

Mr. Alison

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.