To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many members of the security services in Northern Ireland have had (a) a personal protection firearm licence revoked and (b) an application for a personal protection firearm licence refused in each of the last 12 months; and what assessment he has made of the level of security threat to members of the security services in the same period. (266573)

That is an operational matter for the Chief Constable. I have asked him to reply directly to the hon. Lady and a copy of his letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many owners of personal protection weapons in Northern Ireland had their renewal applications (a) approved and (b) declined in 2008. (267388)

That is an operational matter for the Chief Constable. I have asked him to reply directly to the hon. Member, and a copy of his letter will be placed in the Library of the House.