§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration he has given to establishing a national firearms board; and when he expects to reach a decision.
§ Mr. Charles WardleA public consultation paper was issued last year proposing that firearms licensing should be administered by a new civilian firearms control board. My right hon. and learned Friend is currently in the process of consulting ministerial colleagues and will make an announcement as soon as possible.