HL Deb 14 January 2002 vol 630 c128WA
The Earl of Shrewsbury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether it is their intention to extend the life of the Firearms Consultative Committee beyond the current period ordered by Parliament. [HL2057]

Lord Rooker

The Government are currently awaiting publication of the Firearms Consultative Committee's (FCC's) 11th annual report and will consider the future of the committee once this has been received.

The Earl of Shrewsbury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

On how many occasions the Firearms Consultative Committee has met during the last two years. [HL2058]

Lord Rooker

The Firearms Consultative Committee has met seven times during the last two years. In addition, there were nine sub-group meetings in which members of the Firearms Consultative Committee (FCC) were involved.