§ 68. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what further consideration he has given to protests by women's and other organisations against allowing the sale of flick knives and similar dangerous objects, particularly to children and juveniles.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI have considered this matter very carefully in the light of all the representations made to me and in consultation with chief officers of police. The problem is not regarded as a serious one except in one or two areas; and the police generally consider that their existing powers, particularly under the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1953, are adequate to deal with it. In these circumstances, I am not satisfied that further legislation would be justified.
171WI should add that I am informed that traders have responded well to the appeal to confine their sales of flick knives, so far as possible, to persons known to have a legitimate use for them; and I am grateful to them for their co-operation.