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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Michael Shersby (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Howard of Lympne (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 December 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
What is his policy towards further extending the powers of the police to stop and search for knives without time or geographical restrictions.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
286 c1188-9 
6151 
Session
1996-97
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Police Powers Offensive weapons Stop and search