HC Deb 26 October 1999 vol 336 c837W
Mr. Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to regulate the use of laser pens; and if he will make a statement. [95668]

Mr. Charles Clarke

Anyone carrying a laser pointer as a weapon in a public place or a school may be liable to prosecution under section 1 of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953. In addition, laser pointers which may present an unacceptable risk in the hands of the general consumer, are subject to consumer safety legislation.

We have no plans to introduce further regulation in this area.