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
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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
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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
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Licensing Crossbows
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- 2026-06-03 15:43:28 +0100
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