House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Firearms Licensing Fees
15 January 2025 · Home Office
Proposed by Diana R. Johnson Lab Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
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At a glance
Key points
- The statutory instrument increases firearms licensing fees to ensure full-cost recovery for police forces.
- The proposed action supports public safety and aims to improve services for firearms license applicants.
- Regular reviews of the fees will be conducted to maintain their appropriateness and effectiveness.
Issue summary
The statement addresses an increase in firearms licensing fees to ensure full-cost recovery for police forces.
Action requested
The statutory instrument increases firearms licensing fees to cover the cost of service provision, supports public safety and improved services for applicants, and includes regular reviews of fees. The Home Office will fund youth interventions separately from firearms fee income.
Key facts
- Firearms licensing fees were last increased in 2015.
- Fees no longer meet the cost of service provided by police forces.
- Increased fees support better resourced and trained licensing teams.
- Income from firearms fees will be retained by police forces for improvements.
- The Home Office will conduct more regular reviews of firearms licensing fees.
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