HC Deb 05 March 1979 vol 963 cc402-3W
Mr. Aitken

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he now expects to bring forward legislation to amend the Firearms Act 1968 in respect of raising the age limits for the purchase and possession of air weapons; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I am unable at present to say when such legislation may be introduced.

Mr. Ron Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to seek to amend the Firearms Act 1968 in order to make it an offence to fire an air pistol or rifle except on the premises of an approved rifle club or shooting gallery.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

No.