§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has any plans to increase the fees for firearms certificates; what are the present fees; and what they were in each of the preceding four years.
§ Mr. John PattenA review of the level of firearm certificate fees is currently under way to determine whether any increase in the present fees is necessary.
The present fees are £21.00 for the grants of a firearm certificate and £13.25 for the renewal or variation of a firearm certificate. The fees over the preceding four years are shown below:
Fee for 1.1.78 to 31.3.80 1.4.80. to 30.4.81 From 1.5.81 Grant of a firearm certificate £14.00 £18.50 £21.00 Renewal or variation of a firearm certificate £8.50 £11.50 £13.25