31. Mr. Thinasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to prohibit the production and sale of paint spray aerosols, in view of the public nuisance and expense caused by their misuse.
§ Mr. CarlisleAerosol paint sprays are widely used for legitimate purposes, and I do not think that prohibition of their production and sale could be justified. Misuse of such sprays for defacing buildings is an offence of damaging property under the Criminal Damage Act 1971.