Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 October 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: On how many occasions Thomas Hamilton was found in possession of firearms, other than those included on his firearms certificate.

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland on how many occasions Thomas Hamilton was found in possession of firearms, other than those included on his firearms certificate; and if he will make a statement. [95] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: Lord Cullen's report of the public inquiry into the shootings at Dunblane primary school mentions no such occasions. In particular, I refer the hon. Member to chapter 6 of the report, a copy of which is available in the Library.

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