§ Lord Harris of Greenwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
What was the net cost of administering the shotgun certificate system in 1982–83; what is the estimated cost in 1983–84; and when they propose to review the current level of fees.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Elton)The level of firearms fees will be reviewed after the working party on the administration of the Firearms Act 1968 has reported. We expect that the review will begin early in 1984. The other information requested is not available.