§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to raise the fee for firearms and shotgun certificates.
§ Mr. Charles WardleThe fees for the grant and renewal of firearm and shotgun certificates are currently under review. In reviewing fee levels we are taking into account the 1991 report of the Home Office working group 341W on the administration of the firearms licensing system. This identified models of best practice for police forces in administering the licensing system. The result of the subsequent costing exercise, undertaken by the consultants Ernst and Young, will also be taken into account.
An announcement will be made as soon as possible.
§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will construct a table showing the cost in each police force area of issuing a firearms or shotgun certificate.
§ Mr. Charles WardleThis information is not available.