The Government has announced today (12 March) its agreement for the firearms licensing fees administered by the police to be increased in-line with the proposals set out in the public consultation document of November/December 2014.

The new fees come into effect from 6th April 2015.

The Government’s response to the public consultation on the proposal to increase firearms licensing fees administered by the police has also been published. A link to the Government’s response is attached and will be available to download via the GOV.UK website: -

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-proposal-to-increase-firearms-licensing-fees-administered-by-the-police

 
Please only respond to this e-mail address if you require information in any other format, such as Braille, large font or audio or you have any queries regarding the Government’s response to the consultation.

Best wishes

The Home Office Firearms Team

Maureen Young│ Firearms Team │ Tackling Crime Unit │5th Floor Fry Building │2 Marsham Street │London │SW1P 4DF