§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will ascertain whether the Gwent district auditor has carried out an investigation into how many fees for(a) firearm certificates and (b) shotgun certificates have been paid in respect of renewals from 1 January until the latest available date;
(2) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Gwent as to whether his officers issue a receipt for each shotgun or firearm taken into the possession of the police;
(3) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Gwent into the contents and accuracy of his letter, reference HJ/DJD, dated 7 December, regarding the 591W whereabouts of the shotgun mentioned in the letter, which was signed by Helen Jordan, Office Manager, Firearms Administration;
(4) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Gwent as to how many (a) fees have been reimbursed, (b) photographs returned, and (c) applications for renewals of (i)firearm and (ii)shotgun certificates there have been between 1 January and the latest available date;
(5) if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Gwent as to whether he has indicated to the holders of (a) firearms certificates and (b) shotgun certificates a minimum period before the expiry of their certificates in which they should apply for (i)the renewal and (ii)the normal period taken to process such a renewal application.
§ Mr. Peter LloydNo. Responsibility for the administration of firearm control is a matter for the chief officer of police for the area concerned.