Written question asked by Lord Marlesford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 January 2002. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 January 2002.

Rooker, RtHonLord

Question: On which date they expect the central register of persons, who have applied for a shot gun or firearm certificate or to whom a firearm or shot gun certificate has been granted, to go live on the police national computer as required under Section 39 of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997, which came into force on 1 October 1997; and whether they are liable to legal action for their failure to create a central register of firearm and shot gun certificate holders as required by Section 39 of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997, which came into force on 1 October 1997; and, if not, for how long it is possible to delay compliance with this legislative requirement. [HL 1729] [HL 1730].

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