Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Monday, 18 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.
Home Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government is taking to prevent under-aged children from purchasing knives on the internet.
- Answer
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Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps the Government is taking to prevent under-aged children from purchasing knives on the internet. [193069] Caroline Flint: It in an offence to sell a knife to a person under the age of 16. It is the responsibility of the company selling the knife to ensure that the person is over 16. It is for the police to prosecute those companies who breach the law.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 426 c1431W;426 c1435W; 193069
- Session
- 2003-04
- Subjects
- Children Enforcement Internet Offensive weapons Sales Young people Regulation
- Link
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