questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her Department's policies on the legal ownership of firearms on people living in rural areas.
answerText: On 5 February 2025, increased fees came into effect for firearms licensing applications processed by police forces. This gave effect to a commitment in the Government’s manifesto. It is essential for both public safety and police efficiency that full cost...
heading: Firearms: Licensing