HC Deb 27 November 1952 vol 508 cc78-9W
85. Mr. Proctor

asked the Secretary of State for Home Department if he will issue an appeal to all citizens to hand to the authorities all daggers, guns and dangerous weapons possessed by them or their children; and if he will make arrangements for the receipt of these articles at police stations throughout the country.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

While I sympathise with the object which the hon. Member has in mind, I do not think that this would be a suitable or effective way of dealing with the problem of dangerous weapons.

86. Mr. Proctor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will appoint a committee to advise him upon the desirability and practicability of prohibiting the sale of dangerous weapons as toys to children.

Sir D. Maxwell Fyfe

I am considering various suggestions which have been made with regard to the sale of toy weapons, and I will bear the hon. Member's suggestion in mind.