HL Deb 25 October 1982 vol 435 c386WA
Lord Houghton of Sowerby

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have noted the comment on "Airguns and injury to animals" in the Veterinary Record of 12th June 1982, and what progress has been made with preparation for the publicity campaign to warn parents and young people of the dangers to humans and animals of these weapons.

Lord Elton

The comment has been noted. It has been decided to hold the campaign in the six weeks or so before Christmas 1983 because many air weapons are bought at that time each year. Some preparatory work has already been done. Officials are about to write to interested voluntary organisations to invite them to a meeting next month to discuss the detailed arrangements for the campaign.