Mr. Kirkup asks about missing and stolen firearms, ammunition, and accessories within the Emergency Services and Corrective Services portfolios. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services report none, while the Department of Justice refers to another question.

AnsweredQoN 3172Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 June 2018
Portfolio
Emergency Services; Corrective Services

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In respect of the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities for any departments, agencies, government trading enterprises or boards I ask, are there any firearms in use, and if so: (a) How many firearms (including manufacturer and variant) were reported missing in the following financial years: (i) 2015-16; (ii) 2016-17; and (iii) 2017-18; (b) How many rounds of ammunition (including type of ammo) were reported missing in the following financial years: (i) 2015-16; (ii) 2016-17; and (iii) 2017-18; (c) How many firearms (including manufacturer and variant) were reported stolen in the following financial years: (i) 2015-16; (ii) 2016-17; and (iii) 2017-18; (d) How many rounds of ammunition (including type of ammo) were reported stolen in the following financial years: (i) 2015-16; (ii) 2016-17; and (iii) 2017-18; (e) How many firearm accessories (magazines, reflex sights, scopes, holsters etc.) were reported missing in the following financial years: (i) 2015-16; (ii) 2016-17; and (iii) 2017-18; and (f) How many firearm accessories (magazines, reflex sights, scopes, holsters etc.) were reported stolen in the following financial years: (i) 2015-16; (ii) 2016-17; and (iii) 2017-18?

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Answered
16 August 2018
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services
Response time
11 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services advise:
(a)-(f) No.
The Department of Justice advises:
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice number 3171

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