HC Deb 05 May 1975 vol 891 c322W
Mrs. Dunwoody

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will urgently consider banning the sale of "Kung Fu" stars in view of the danger represented by this type of offensive weapon.

Dr. Summerskill

Under the Prevention of Crime Act 1953 it is an offence for any person to have with him in a public place any offensive weapon. My right hon. Friend is not persuaded that a prohibition on the sale of specified articles would be effective in reducing violence.

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