Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 March 2017 (named day). It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 24 April 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.
Firearms: Children
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many children under 14 in England and Wales hold certificates that allow them to use shotguns under the supervision of an adult.
- Answer
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The Home Office publishes National Statistics on firearm and shotgun certificates issued by the police in England and Wales annually.
The latest published figures show that as at 1 April 2016, there were 313 children under 14 years of age who held a shotgun certificate.
The latest firearm and shotgun certificates statistical release can be accessed online at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/firearm-and-shotgun-certificates-in-england-and-wales-financial-year-ending-march-2016
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 67527
- Session
- 2016-17
- Subjects
- Children Certification Firearms
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2017-05-31 16:18:29 +0100
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