Written question asked by Ron Davies (Labour) on Monday, 18 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 October 1999. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 October 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will revise the guidance he has issued to the Firearms Consultative Committee on strengthening the provisions on the ownership and use of airguns.

Answer: Mr. Ron Davies: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will revise the guidance he has issued to the Firearms Consultative Committee on strengthening the provisions on the ownership and use of airguns. [94839] Mr. Charles Clarke: The Government have asked the Firearms Consultative Committee (FCC) to look at a wide range of firearms issues as part of its work programme for this year, including the controls on air weapons. The FCC has made clear that its main focus in considering these issues, including the controls on air weapons, is in terms of protecting and improving public safety. We look forward with interest to the FCC's annual report at the end of the year and any recommendations the Committee may make.

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