HC Deb 10 July 1981 vol 8 c249W
Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what study has been made of the evidence on the extent of unlicensed acquisition of firearms submitted to the Metropolitan Police on Monday 6 July by Granada Television; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mayhew

This matter is being investigated by the police and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.

Mr. Jim Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what study has been made of the evidence on illegal supply and manufacture of armaments submitted to the Metropolitan Police by Granada Television on Monday 6 July; if he will examine the information with a view to considering the effectiveness of existing legislation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mayhew

This matter is being investigated by the police and it would be wrong to comment further at this stage.