§ 17. Mr. Winnickasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultations he has had over proposed legislation to compound further the possession of knives.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggDuring our recent study of the law relating to the possession of knives, we consulted chief officers of police and some trading interests. We also took account of the views of right hon. and hon. Members, other police officers and the public.
§ 24. Mr. Flynnasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what response he has received to his proposals to control the carrying and possession of knives and other offensive weapons.
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§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe Government's proposals to strengthen the law on carrying knives in public and to take powers to prohibit the manufacture, sale and importation of specified offensive weapons for which there is no legitimate use seem to have been well received generally.