HC Deb 27 July 2000 vol 354 cc894-5W
Mr. Chaytor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to regulate further the sale of air rifles; and if he will make a statement. [I32295]

Mr. Charles Clarke

The Government are currently preparing their response to the Report of the Home Affairs Committee on Controls over Firearms, which makes a number of recommendations concerning the regulation of air rifles and other air weapons. The Committee's proposals in this regard will be considered carefully.