HC Deb 13 November 1980 vol 992 cc348-9W
23. Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied that the use of shotguns in crimes of violence is declining; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Britian

No. The number of offences of violence against the person and of robbery recorded by the police in which shotguns were reported to have been used has changed relatively little over recent years.