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Firearms: Northern Ireland

Asked by Carla LockhartDemocratic Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 29 October 2024UIN 10522

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many firearm licenses have been revoked in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years.

Answered by Hilary Benn

Policing and justice are devolved matters. The control of firearms in Northern Ireland is exercised by the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Figures relating to firearm licence revocations are held by the PSNI.

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