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Written question asked by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 February 2021 (named day). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Monday, 1 February 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.


Airguns

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will publish the evidence gathered for the Air Weapons Review on the safety of air weapons in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where air weapons are subject to a licensing regime.

Answer

The Government has looked at the arrangements that apply to the controls on air weapons in Scotland and Northern Ireland in the context of the review of air weapons regulation in England and Wales. The outcomes of that review are reflected in the current public consultation on firearms safety, which was published on 24 November 2020. The consultation sets out proposals for new measures in relation to air weapons.

The firearms safety consultation will close on 16 February, after which the Government will publish its response, including in relation to air weapons controls.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
143828
Session
2019-21
Related items
Airguns
Monday, 8 February 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Airguns Licensing Northern Ireland Scotland Safety
Link
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