HC Deb 07 July 1997 vol 297 c368W
Mr. Chaytor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to review the current arrangements regarding the manufacture, distribution, marketing, sale and ownership of air rifles. [7110]

Mr. Michael

The Government will consider carefully whether changes are necessary on a wide range of firearms controls, including those on air weapons, in due course. We decided that the first priority for this session must be to resolve the outstanding issue of .22 handguns and to ensure that the legislation on handguns is properly in place as quickly as possible.