§ Ms ArmstrongTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the criteria for membership of the Firearms consultative committee; and how many members of the Firearms consultative committee are(a) holders of firearms certificates, (b) members of a gun club and (c) holders of shotgun licences. [21881]
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 21 March 1996]: The criteria for membership of the Firearms Consultative Committee is set out in section 22(1) of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988. Seven members of the Firearms Consultative Committee are firearms certificate holders, seven are members of a gun club and eight are holders of shotgun certificates.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to strengthen current gun legislation. [21990]
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 21 March 1996]: A Government review of the existing firearms controls has begun. This will provide evidence to the inquiry to be conducted by Lord Cullen into the tragic events in Dunblane and will enable early decisions to be taken on any recommendations for changes in the controls which might be made by the inquiry.