§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received about excessive noise from gunfire by clay pigeon shooters; and if he will require clay pigeon shooters to attach silencers to their guns. [161028]
§ Alun MichaelI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State, has not received any recent representations on excessive noise from gunfire by clay pigeon shooters. There are no plans to require clay pigeon shooters to attach silencers to their guns.
§ Mr. SalterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his policy on responsible and safe shooting sports conducted in accordance with the law. [161766]
§ Caroline FlintThe Government believe that shooting should be done in a responsible and safe way and in accordance with the law.
§ Mr. SalterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he last met representatives of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation; and what was discussed. [161767]
§ Caroline FlintI met representatives of the Association on 8 September 2003 to discuss their concerns about the firearms related provisions in what is now the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003.