HC Deb 18 January 1999 vol 323 c354W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland on what date in 1990 Mr. Stephen Kock was interviewed for a firearms offence in Scotland; and in what circumstances. [65123]

Mr. McLeish

On 15 January 1990, a complaint was received by Strathclyde Police regarding the reckless discharge of a firearm by Mr. Kock who was formally cautioned. On Friday, 9 February 1990, Mr. Kock was charged with the culpable and reckless discharge of a firearm; contravention of the Firearms Act 1968; assault; and breach of the peace. Mr. Kock subsequently pled guilty at Oban Sheriff Court to the firearms charges and was fined a total of £650. Not guilty pleas to the remaining charges were accepted by the Procurator Fiscal.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what police protection has been provided for the home of Mr. Stephen Kock at public expense; and when such protection was provided. [65122]

Mr. McLeish

No police protection has ever been provided at the home of Mr. Stephen Kock.