§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in view of the fact that the religious beliefs of the Hindus and Sikhs require that a dagger or dirk be worn, he will seek to amend the law to allow those persons whose religion necessitates wearing a dagger to be exempt from the law relating to the carrying of offensive weapons in this respect.
§ Mr. MayhewIt is not an offence to wear an article solely for the purpose of religious observance. It would, however, be an offence for a person to carry an article if he is intending to use it to cause injury.