(1) How many applications for trade licences for firearms were received in terms of the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000, (a) in (i) 2004, (ii) 2005, (iii) 2006, (iv) 2007, (v) 2008 and (vi) 2009 and (b) from 1 January until the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) how many of these applications in each of the above-mentioned years were (a) approved, (b) rejected, (c) taken on appeal and (d) fully processed; (3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?