Air Guns (Control)

Petitions – in the House of Commons at 10:11 pm on 13 July 2009.

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Photo of Norman Lamb Norman Lamb Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Health) 10:11, 13 July 2009

This petition follows the shocking shooting of a dog belonging to the Currah family in my constituency. The dog was shot in their garden by a neighbour using an airgun. That caused horror locally and 3,800 people have signed the petition.

The petition states:

The Petition of residents of North Norfolk and others,

Declares the Petitioners' serious concern at the dangers posed to dogs, humans and other animals by the lack of controls over access to airguns; notes the distress that the loss of a beloved family pet can cause; expresses the Petitioners' sympathy with the Currah family; and considers that the lack of practical restrictions on the use and purchase of airguns needs to be urgently addressed.

The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to confirm they will take action to enforce the restrictions on the sale and use of airguns.

And the Petitioners remain, etc.

[P000390]