§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received advocating an increase in controls on air pistols and similar weapons; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawWe have received representations from about 20 hon. Members and 25 members of the 413W public since January 1985. Most urged that a licensing system should be introduced. On that, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for Chipping Barnet (Mr. Chapman) on 23 January, at column 436.