asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many firearms were destroyed by the police in England and Wales during the past year after their owners had been convicted of unlawful possession while in pursuit of crime.

I regret that this information is not available.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has yet completed his consultations on proposed changes in firearms controls.

Yes. The comments we have received from a wide range of national bodies will be carefully considered in deciding the content of any amending legislation. I cannot say when amending firearms legislation may be introduced; but it will not be in this Session.