Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 1
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Police forces’ resources are stretched, so it seems unsatisfactory that they bear most of the...
Conclusion
Police forces’ resources are stretched, so it seems unsatisfactory that they bear most of the cost of processing applications for firearms licences. It would seem desirable to move towards a situation where those people seeking a licence pay a fee to cover the cost of the process that it involves.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
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