§ 42. Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to control the sale of aerosol paint sprays to prevent their misuse by vandals.
§ Mr. CarlisleNo. Aerosol paint sprays are widely sold for legitimate purposes and any form of control would be impracticable. Misuse of such sprays for defacing buildings is an offence of damaging property under the Criminal Damage Act, 1971.