HC Deb 03 May 1962 vol 658 c156W
37. Sir B. Janner

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that there is growing anxiety about the possession of airguns and shot guns by young persons; what quantities of each of these were imported in each of the last three years; and if he will take steps to limit imports of these weapons.

Sir K. Joseph

As these weapons are freely available from British makers my right hon. Friend sees no grounds for preventing imports. Figures of imports are not available, as they are not separately classified in our trade accounts.

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