HL Deb 26 March 1990 vol 517 c722WA
Lord Northfield

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they propose to consolidate existing firearms legislation within a single Act.

The Minister of State, Home Office (Earl Ferrers)

The Government accept that it would be desirable to consolidate existing firearms legislation within a single statute.

The timing of consolidation will be considered as part of the Government's programme of consolidation.