Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Anthony Nelson (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: How many dealer-to-dealer licences have been issued to registered firearms dealers in the period since 6th December 1996. - Figs given. (Holding answer 18 March 1997).

Answer: Mr. Tony Lloyd: To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many dealer-to-dealer licences have been issued to registered firearms dealers in the period since 6 December 1996. [20671] Mr. Nelson: [holding answer 18 March 1997]: A total of 25 dealer-to-dealer licences, valid for a period of three years, were issued in the period 7 December 1996 to 7 March 1997 to registered firearms dealers enabling them to trade with counterparts in EU countries.

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