HL Deb 11 November 1997 vol 583 cc91-2

1 After Clause 1, insert the following new clause:

DISABLED PERSONS: EXEMPTION (".—(1) The authority of the Secretary of State is not required by virtue of section 5(l)(aba) of the 1968 Act for a person to whom subsection (2) applies to have in his possession or to purchase, acquire, sell or transfer a pistol chambered for 22 or smaller rim-fire cartridges if he is authorised under the Act to possess, purchase or acquire that weapon subject to a condition which complies with subsection (3) below. (2) A person to whom this section applies shall be a registered disabled person who has a physical disability and is approved by the Secretary of State. (3) A certificate granted under subsection (2) above shall be subject to the condition that—

  1. (a) the weapon is stored and used only at premises designated by the Secretary of State; and
  2. (b) possession of the weapon outside such designated premises shall be permitted only for transfer to and use at premises at which a shooting competition is taking place on such conditions as the Secretary of State shall specify.")

The Commons disagreed to this amendment for the following reason:

1ABecause they do not consider it appropriate for the Bill to provide for any special exemptions to apply to the prohibition of small-calibre pistols.