Written question asked by Lord Marlesford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 July 1998. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 July 1998.

Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question: What progress has been made, since the Answer by the Lord Williams of Mostyn on 20 January (HL Deb c1374), with the establishment of a central register of persons who have applied for a firearm or shotgun certificate or to whom a firearm or shotgun certificate has been granted or whose certificate has been renewed, as required under Section 39 of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997, which came into force on 1 October 1997. [HL 2836]. - Includes fact that a working group has been set up under the auspices of the Association of Firearms and Explosives Licensing Sub-Committee.

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