Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the European Commission's proposed derogation for historic firearms, including muzzle-loaders and their replicas, from restrictions on lead ammunition.

Where lead ammunition has been restricted, the availability and suitability of non-lead alternatives were considered. The Health and Safety Executive recommended derogations to the restriction, including for elite athletes and outdoor shooting ranges with risk management measures, based on key criteria including enforceability. No derogations were recommended for historic firearms.