HL Deb 06 April 1998 vol 588 cc101-2WA
Lord HolmPatrick

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many claims for compensation arising from the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 compensation scheme have been received in respect of:

  1. (a) Option A;
  2. (b) Option B; and
  3. (c) Option C. [HL1251]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

It is not possible fully to categorise claims until they have been examined. The available information at 31 March 1998 based on claims received and registered on the Firearms Compensation Section's computer is as follows:

Number of claims received
Claims under Options A and B 20,216
Claims under Options A, B and C (mixed claims) 17,688
Claims under Option C only 800

There are around 2,000 claims still to be registered, which will add to these numbers. The figures do not include applications under the ex gratia surrender scheme for small-calibre pistols.

Lord HolmPatrick

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many claims for compensation arising from the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 compensation scheme have been paid in respect of:

  1. (a) Option A:
  2. (b) Option B: and
  3. (c) Option C; and [HL1252]

What is the total monetary value of claims for compensation arising from the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 compensation scheme in respect of:

  1. (a) Option A;
  2. (b) Option B; and
  3. (c) Option C. [HL 1253]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The information at 31 March 1998 is as follows:

Number of payments made Value
Claims under Option A 25,043 £9,778,413
Claims under Option B 26,279 £27,205,687

Number of payments made Value
Claims under Option C 213 £2,114,207

The figures do not include applications under the ex gratia surrender scheme for small-calibre pistols.