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Written question asked by Earl of Shrewsbury (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 July 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 August 2019. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.


Firearms: Licensing

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Earl Howe on 4 March (HL Deb, col 490) that they would launch a consultation on the licensing of firearms and issues relating to medical records by the summer recess, whether they are on track to meet that commitment; and if not, when they intend to begin that consultation.

Answer

The Government intends to launch a consultation on statutory guidance to the police on their firearms licensing functions, including the arrangements for the provision of medical information, very shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17326
Session
2017-19
Related items
Offensive Weapons Bill
Monday, 4 March 2019
Proceeding contributions
House of Lords
Subjects
Licensing Firearms Public consultation Medical records
Link
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