§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will consider legislation to bring all air weapons under some control in respect of sale and ownership.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesSpecially dangerous air weapons are already subject to control under the Firearms Act 1968. I do not think that it would be justifiable to extend control to all air weapons.
§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will consider raising the age at which air weapons can be purchased or hired and the age level at which it is permissible to possess such firearms and ammunition.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI have it in mind to include such proposals in future legislation to amend the Firearms Act 1968. I cannot say at present when such legislation may be introduced.