Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 46
46
Deferred
Any such review ought to include a survey of the public, to ascertain the public’s...
Recommendation
Any such review ought to include a survey of the public, to ascertain the public’s general understanding of how to use existing methods to raise concerns to the police. 120 Q186 121 Q185 122 Q185-Q186 123 Q185 124 Q185 125 Q23 126 Q215 127 Q215 128 Q215 18 Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland With access to this data, Governments would be able to make informed, evidence-based decisions about how best to provide reporting services for firearms. We recommend that the UK Government consider advertising current methods of reporting more widely, so that people are more aware of the various existing ways in which they can raise concerns. Unique reference numbers
Government Response Summary
The government is seeking views on creating a new reporting service, including whether a specific phoneline should be introduced, how this might be funded, or whether existing services offer a better way to achieve the purpose, via a consultation paper.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The UK Government has noted the Committee’s recommendation around creating a new reporting service where members of the public can register concerns about certificate holders. We are seeking views on this in the accompanying consultation paper, including whether a specific phoneline should be introduced, how this might be funded, or whether the existing services offer a better way to achieve the purpose.