Written question asked by Lord Marlesford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2002. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 16 May 2002.

Rooker, RtHonLord

Question: Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 22 January (630 c195WA), whether they still expect the design and development of the central register of persons who have applied for or have been granted a shotgun or firearm certificate on the Police National Computer, as required by Section 39 of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997, which came into force on 1 October 1997, to be completed by the end of May 2002 and for all work to be completed in November 2002; and, if not, whether they will set a new timetable for the implementation of this legislative requirement. [HL4179].

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