The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »
BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »
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The Secretary of State for International Development has announced that he will be creating a new post of Chief Scientific Advisor within the department. Speaking to the Commons Science and Technology Committee, Hilary Benn said that the committee’s ongoing inquiry into the “Use of Science in UK International Development” had made a “profound impact” on… Read more »
The Education Secretary has rejected suggestions that schools should be funded directly by Government. Charles Clarke is due to announce Labour’s five year plan for schools in the Commons on Thursday and there has been some speculation that the trailed increased “freedom” for schools will mean a reduced role for Local Education Authorities (LEAs). 2003… Read more »
