Firearms Homicides (Hansard, 10 December 1996)

HC Deb 10 December 1996 vol 287 c137W 137W

§ Mr. Martyn Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information the recent survey of firearms homicide obtained on(a) the type of firearm used and (b) the type of homicide; and if he will make a statement. [7125]

§ Miss Widdecombe
The following table gives the information requested:

Firearms homicide—circumstances of offence by type of firearm, England and Wales 1992–94

Circumstances of homicide Handguns Shotguns Other (and weapon type not known) Total

Organised crime, drugs related, contract killing etc 40 15 4 59

Domestic 15 41 4 60

Robbery or gain 8 5 2 15

Arguments, jealousy, revenge 6 10 — 16

Other (and not known) 10 14 22 46

Total 79 85 32 196

Firearms homicide—circumstances of offence by type of firearm, England and Wales 1992–94
Circumstances of homicide	Handguns	Shotguns	Other (and weapon type not known)	Total
Organised crime, drugs related, contract killing etc	40	15	4	59
Domestic	15	41	4	60
Robbery or gain	8	5	2	15
Arguments, jealousy, revenge	6	10	—	16
Other (and not known)	10	14	22	46
Total	79	85	32	196