Amendments made: 18, in clause 2, page 2, line 17, after “1968” insert

“or, in Northern Ireland, Article 2(2) of the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I. 3))”.

See the statement for amendment 14.

Amendment 19, in clause 2, page 2, line 30, leave out “subsection).” and insert

“subsection or subsection (4)).

(4) Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—

(a) the Scottish Ministers, and

(b) the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland. —

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to consult the Scottish Ministers and the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland before making regulations under this clause.

Clause 2, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.