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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, for what reason (a) retired prison officers are required to carry a firearms certificate and (b) retired police officers carry an authorisation card.
Answer

Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for what reason (a) retired prison officers are required to carry a firearms certificate and (b) retired police officers carry an authorisation card. [198297] Mr. Pearson: No distinction is made between a retired prison officer and a retired police officer in respect of the holding of firearms. Both are required to have a firearm certificate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
426 c1361-2W;426 c1365-6W; 198297
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Licensing Firearms Northern Ireland Police Prisons Police Service of Northern Ireland Retirement Northern Ireland Prison Service
Link
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