Archery (Hansard, 30 October 1990)

§ Mr. Pawsey
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list any EEC documents or Council directives that may have an effect on the sport of archery.

§ Mr. Atkins
I am aware of COM(90) 453 on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons.

§ Mr. Pawsey
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy on the control of archery; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Atkins
The Government seek to encourage the development of archery with appropriate regard to public safety.
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§ Mr. Pawsey
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make it his policy to seek advice and receive representations from the Grand National Archery Society before enforcing any controls on the sport.

§ Mr. Atkins
The Government are always willing to consult where appropriate and to receive representations from those involved in the sport of archery.

§ Mr. Pawsey
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has received any representations about Con (89) 446 Final-SYN 98 and the effect it may have on archery.

§ Mr. Atkins
No.

§ Mr. Pawsey
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has on moves towards the greater control of archery.

§ Mr. Atkins
None.