§ 56. Mr. D. Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if his attention has been drawn to the increase in offences and incidents involving the use of knives, particularly in the London area; and if he will consider legislation to increase the penalties for such offences.
§ Mr. BrookeI am not aware of any evidence that there has been a recent increase in offences and incidents involving the use of knives. The penalties provided by existing legislation are already severe.