asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received in the last six months from (a) individuals and (b) organisations to reform the Firearms Act 1968 with a view to restricting the sale of air-guns.

During the last six months two individuals and two organisations have made representations about restricting the sale of air-guns.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what statistics are available of the number of injuries sustained by individuals through the use of air-guns; and if he will provide the most recent available statistics.

Certain statistics on wounds caused by missiles are collected but these cannot be broken down to show how many of these wounds are caused by different kinds of firearms.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to seek to amend the Firearms Act 1968 with a view to restricting (a) the sale and (b) the use of air weapons.

The Government are proposing, when the opportunity permits, to introduce legislation to amend the Firearms Act 1968. This will include provisions to raise the existing age limits relating to air weapons.