HC Deb 16 February 1987 vol 110 c464W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) 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 1986; 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;

(2) if he will detail the number of arms found in 1986 under the headings of (a) machine guns, (b) rifles, (c) shotguns, (d) pistols/revolvers and (e) others.

Mr. Scott

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

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