§ Mr. CummingsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many legally held firearms are held in the Peterlee sub-division of the Durham constabulary; of which type; and if he will list the figures for each of the last five years. [13229]
§ Mr. MacleanInformation received from the Durham constabulary indicates that a total of 1,495 firearms were covered by certificates in force on 31 January 1996 in the Peterlee sub-division—356 firearms, which includes rifles, pistols, revolvers, large magazine smooth bore guns and specially dangerous air weapons, and 1,139 shot guns.
111WInformation for earlier years is not available apart from that contained in the answer given to the hon. Member's similar question on 21 January 1993, Official Report, column 332.