Call for ban on carrying of knives in Scotland

Title

Call for ban on carrying of knives in Scotland

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

3 Mar 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:51

Description

Des Fahy reporting on Labour MP David Marshall’s brandishing of a knife in the Commons to emphasize his call for the sale and carrying of knives to be banned in Scotland. Includes reprimand from Speaker Betty Boothroyd and request for him to remove the implement. Scottish Minister Lord James Douglas-Hamilton confirms the government is to introduce a new Bill. Rebel Conservative MP Sir Nicholas Fairbairn says there is no need for further legislation.

Contributors

Betty Boothroyd; Nicholas Fairbairn; Des Fahy; David Marshall; James Douglas-Hamilton

Keywords

Legislation; Scotland; Edged weapons

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