The Earl of Denbighasked Her Majesty's Government:
How long former handgun owners can expect to wait for compensation for loss of handguns and ancillary equipment under compensation schemes A, B and C; and whether this is in line with the Government's previous expectations.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Williams of Mostyn)The average time to settle claims under options A and B is currently 13 weeks. Claims under option C, which require individual assessment of the evidence of value provided, are being deferred to allow faster processing of claims submitted under the first two options. Many option C claimants have also claimed under other options and so will receive a part payment of their claim first. This position is in accordance with our earlier expectations.