Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 62
62
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
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.