Firearms Certificates (Hansard, 17 July 1981)

HC Deb 17 July 1981 vol 8 cc490-1W 490W

§ Mr. Peter Robinson
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many applications for new firearms certificates were received during 1980 and how many were refused; how many appeals were lodged with him; and how many appeals succeeded in the same period.

§ Mr. Alison
The information is as follows:

(a) Applications received 4,362

(b) Certificates refused 294

(c) Appeals lodged 202

(d) Appeals allowed 16

491W

(e) Cases reconsidered by Royal Ulster Constabulary after receipt of appeal and certificate granted before appeal heard 33

(f) Appeals refused 150

(g) Withdrawn by appellant 3

(a) Applications received	4,362
(b) Certificates refused	294
(c) Appeals lodged	202
(d) Appeals allowed	16

(e) Cases reconsidered by Royal Ulster Constabulary after receipt of appeal and certificate granted before appeal heard	33
(f) Appeals refused	150
(g) Withdrawn by appellant	3