Extension S.5 of the Firearms Act 1968 to Prohibit Certain Small Firearms

Part of Clause 1 – in the House of Commons at 6:30 pm on 18 November 1996.

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Photo of Mr George Robertson Mr George Robertson Shadow Secretary of State 6:30, 18 November 1996

In the ideal world, we would all have followed the same route together and we would have come to exactly the same conclusions, but we do not live in an ideal world. The hon. Gentleman's party is not ideal, because his colleagues do not agree with his courageous view. There is an honest difference of opinion and the House of Commons has an opportunity to consider what action will be taken.