§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what register of organisations authorised to hold devices under section 5 of the Firearms Act 1968 is compiled; if this register is available for inspection by members of the public; and where this register is held. [74251]
§ Mr. BoatengRecords of companies and individuals with the authority of the Secretary of State under section 5 of the Firearms Act 1968 (as amended) to purchase, acquire, possess, manufacture, sell or dispose of prohibited weapons are maintained by the Home Office for those in England and Wales and by the Scottish Office for those in Scotland. These records are not available for public inspection for reasons of security and commercial confidentiality.