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Deferred
The Minister told us that “[i]t is a balance… [t]he balance is currently struck at...
Conclusion
The Minister told us that “[i]t is a balance… [t]he balance is currently struck at five years”.165 He suggested that the Home Office would be willing to consider reviewing the firearms licence renewal period, saying: “we are very happy to look at evidence arguing both ways… I would be very interested to see that in your report and see what the Committee suggests”.166
Government Response Summary
The government has noted the committee's recommendation that the current renewal period of five years remain in place, but is seeking views on this issue in the consultation paper.
Government Response
Deferred
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The UK Government has noted the Committee’s recommendation that the current renewal period of five years remain in place but that it should be kept under review. As you will see, we are seeking views on this issue in the consultation paper.
Source
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
Report
Third Report - Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland
22 Dec 2022
HC 710
Addressee Bodies
Scotland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.4 yrs
Report published
22 Dec 2022