HC Deb 27 January 1986 vol 90 cc406-7W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will publish a table in the Official Report to show how many firearms, by type, namely, handguns, rifles, shotguns or fully automatic weapons, were seized by the security forces in Northern Ireland in the latest calendar year and to date; and for each type, how many were legally held weapons stolen by terrorist organisations from: (i) civilians, (ii) the Royal Ulster Constabulary, (iii) the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve, (iv) the Ulster Special Constabulary, (v) the Ulster Defence Regiment and (vi) the regular Army.

Mr. Scott

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

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