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Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Crossbows: Licensing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department will announce details of a licensing scheme for existing crossbow owners.

Answer

The Government response to the call for evidence on crossbow controls conducted by the Home Office from 14 February to 9 April 2024 was published on 19 March this year. This set out the Government’s intention to introduce a new licensing scheme for existing crossbow owners and also a prohibition on sales of crossbows. We will be consulting on the details of that licensing scheme and the prohibition on sales in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5294
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Licensing Crossbows
Link
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