§ Mr. CatonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to review the law controlling air guns. [41155]
§ Mr. MichaelIt is illegal to carry a loaded air weapon in a public place, to discharge an air weapon within 50 feet of a road or to use one to shoot birds or other protected animals.
The Government have no current plans to introduce further legislation on firearms controls, but will keep under close scrutiny the way in which air weapons are used. We shall consult widely with all interested parties if further steps are considered necessary.