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With the exception of homicides, the recorded crime statistics do not separately identify all crimes involving knives and sharp instruments. Of the 4,141 offences currently recorded as homicide between 2000-01 and 2004-05, 1,211 involved sharp instruments. On 24 May, the Association of Chief Police Officers and I launched a nationwide knife amnesty to encourage people to hand in unwanted knives. The amnesty runs until the end of June, following which forces will undertake robust enforcement actions, education and community engagement work. Concurrent with that, the Violent Crime Reduction Bill, which is currently before Parliament, contains a number of measures to tighten still further the control of knives.
With the exception of homicides, the recorded crime statistics do not separately identify all crimes involving knives and sharp instruments. Of the 4,141 offences currently recorded as homicide between 2000-01 and 2004-05, 1,211 involved sharp instruments. On 24 May, the Association of Chief Police Officers and I launched a nationwide knife amnesty to encourage people to hand in unwanted knives. The amnesty runs until the end of June, following which forces will undertake robust enforcement actions, education and community engagement work. Concurrent with that, the Violent Crime Reduction Bill, which is currently before Parliament, contains a number of measures to tighten still further the control of knives.
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Gove
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
How many offences involving the use of knives or other bladed weapons have been recorded by the police in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Subjects
Crime; Crimes of violence; Amnesties; Enforcement; Homicide; Offensive weapons
Date
19 June 2006
Reference
447 c1052-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
With the exception of homicides, the recorded crime statistics do not separately identify all crimes involving knives and sharp instruments. Of the 4,141 offences currently recorded as homicide between 2000-01 and 2004-05, 1,211 involved sharp instruments. On 24 May, the Association of Chief Police Officers and I launched a nationwide knife amnesty to encourage people to hand in unwanted knives. The amnesty runs until the end of June, following which forces will undertake robust enforcement actions, education and community engagement work. Concurrent with that, the Violent Crime Reduction Bill, which is currently before Parliament, contains a number of measures to tighten still further the control of knives.
With the exception of homicides, the recorded crime statistics do not separately identify all crimes involving knives and sharp instruments. Of the 4,141 offences currently recorded as homicide between 2000-01 and 2004-05, 1,211 involved sharp instruments. On 24 May, the Association of Chief Police Officers and I launched a nationwide knife amnesty to encourage people to hand in unwanted knives. The amnesty runs until the end of June, following which forces will undertake robust enforcement actions, education and community engagement work. Concurrent with that, the Violent Crime Reduction Bill, which is currently before Parliament, contains a number of measures to tighten still further the control of knives.
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Asked by
Karen Buck
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What steps are being taken to tackle knife-related crime.
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Subjects
Crime; Crimes of violence; Amnesties; Enforcement; Homicide; Offensive weapons
Date
19 June 2006
Reference
447 c1053
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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House of Commons
I agree with the hon. Gentleman that the matter is a major public concern. Although I have been at the Home Office for a relatively short period, I have already indicated that I am reviewing the situation and considering the options on the possession of knives. I am giving serious consideration to suggestions that the maximum sentence for possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place should be increased, which is a measure of the seriousness with which I treat the matter. I would not like the hon. Gentleman to think that we have not acted previously, because we have, but I accept that the level of public concern obliges me to re-examine whether we should make sentencing even more robust in that area.
I agree with the hon. Gentleman that the matter is a major public concern. Although I have been at the Home Office for a relatively short period, I have already indicated that I am reviewing the situation and considering the options on the possession of knives. I am giving serious consideration to suggestions that the maximum sentence for possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place should be increased, which is a measure of the seriousness with which I treat the matter. I would not like the hon. Gentleman to think that we have not acted previously, because we have, but I accept that the level of public concern obliges me to re-examine whether we should make sentencing even more robust in that area.
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Gove
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
I thank the Secretary of State for his answer. He may be aware that 10 years ago I worked with Frances Lawrence, the widow of the murdered head master Philip Lawrence, in order to secure action to deal with the scourge of knife crime. At that point, the then shadow Home Secretary, the right hon. Member for Blackburn (Mr. Straw), assured me that dealing with knife crime would be a priority for a future Labour Government. Since then, public concern about knife crime has risen—in my constituency, one school pupil, Natashia Jackman, was attacked in the precincts of her own school, and we are all aware of the recent tragic murder of Kiyan Prince. Will the Home Secretary tell me what he and his ministerial colleagues in the Department for Education and Skills are doing in order to ensure the safety of schoolchildren against that particular scourge? And what will he do to honour the promise so freely given by his colleague 10 years ago?
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Subjects
Crime; Crimes of violence; Amnesties; Enforcement; Homicide; Offensive weapons
Date
19 June 2006
Reference
447 c1053
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Yes, I certainly will do that. It is important that, along with other measures, we educate young people out of the idea, which is no doubt fashionable and attractive, that if someone carries a blade or a knife it will somehow defend them from attack. In fact, in many cases it will provoke, and may even be used against them. Education is an important aspect, as are prevention and prohibition. We are also considering banning Samurai swords and other weapons used in violent crime. Sanction is important as well, so I confirm to the House that in reviewing sentencing options, I am giving serious consideration to the suggestion that the maximum sentence for having a knife or a blade in a public place should be increased. We intend to make a decision on that before the Violent Crime Reduction Bill is debated on Report in the other place.
Yes, I certainly will do that. It is important that, along with other measures, we educate young people out of the idea, which is no doubt fashionable and attractive, that if someone carries a blade or a knife it will somehow defend them from attack. In fact, in many cases it will provoke, and may even be used against them. Education is an important aspect, as are prevention and prohibition. We are also considering banning Samurai swords and other weapons used in violent crime. Sanction is important as well, so I confirm to the House that in reviewing sentencing options, I am giving serious consideration to the suggestion that the maximum sentence for having a knife or a blade in a public place should be increased. We intend to make a decision on that before the Violent Crime Reduction Bill is debated on Report in the other place.
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Asked by
Karen Buck
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does my right hon. Friend agree that the perception that knife crime is a serious problem drives many young people to carry weapons where they might not otherwise do so? Although screening, stop and search and deterrent sentencing have an important role to play, prevention must lie at the heart of the response. In my constituency, which incidentally includes St. George’s school where Philip Lawrence was tragically murdered 10 years ago, we are currently seeking charitable funding for a major project that will work with schools and youth clubs to get to the root causes of why so many young people seek to carry weapons as a result of fear and as a way of resolving conflicts. Will he urgently work with the DFES to see whether ways can found to ensure that projects are available in a range of constituencies to work with young people to make prevention a priority?
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Subjects
Crime; Crimes of violence; Amnesties; Enforcement; Homicide; Offensive weapons
Date
19 June 2006
Reference
447 c1053-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I think that the hon. Gentleman would want to be as honest as possible on the length of sentence that one can get for possessing an offensive weapon, which in the case of a knife could be up to four years. However, there is an incongruity in that in other circumstances the sentence for having an article with a blade or a point would be limited to two years. I am considering that with a view to possibly extending it. Of course, someone who uses a knife in pursuit of another crime can receive up to a life sentence—for instance, in the case of murder with the use of a knife.
I think that the hon. Gentleman would want to be as honest as possible on the length of sentence that one can get for possessing an offensive weapon, which in the case of a knife could be up to four years. However, there is an incongruity in that in other circumstances the sentence for having an article with a blade or a point would be limited to two years. I am considering that with a view to possibly extending it. Of course, someone who uses a knife in pursuit of another crime can receive up to a life sentence—for instance, in the case of murder with the use of a knife.
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Asked by
Mark Hunter
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Given that it is possible to receive a lengthier jail sentence for stealing a bicycle than for carrying a deadly weapon in the form of a knife, can the public really have confidence that the Government’s priorities are right when it comes to tackling violent crime?
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Subjects
Crime; Crimes of violence; Amnesties; Enforcement; Homicide; Offensive weapons
Date
19 June 2006
Reference
447 c1054
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My right hon. Friend speaks with considerable experience, both ministerial and from his position as Chairman of the Home Affairs Committee. I certainly will consider that. I would not like people to think that we have done nothing in this direction. First, in May 2004, we set up the Connected fund to provide grants for small community groups. It now supports more than 200 local groups working on gun crime, knife crime and gang-related issues. I accept that that was a start, but it was a substantial start.
Secondly, we have to deploy a range of measures—for instance, the amnesty that we are carrying out at the moment. The previous amnesty brought in some 30,000 knives. As we announced last Friday, in the first week of the amnesty about 17,700 items were handed in to forces in England and Wales. I do not pretend that that deals with the whole problem, but it is another aspect of tackling it. People should understand that if they are found in possession of such weapons after the interlude during which they can be handed in, they will be tackled robustly.
My right hon. Friend speaks with considerable experience, both ministerial and from his position as Chairman of the Home Affairs Committee. I certainly will consider that. I would not like people to think that we have done nothing in this direction. First, in May 2004, we set up the Connected fund to provide grants for small community groups. It now supports more than 200 local groups working on gun crime, knife crime and gang-related issues. I accept that that was a start, but it was a substantial start.
Secondly, we have to deploy a range of measures—for instance, the amnesty that we are carrying out at the moment. The previous amnesty brought in some 30,000 knives. As we announced last Friday, in the first week of the amnesty about 17,700 items were handed in to forces in England and Wales. I do not pretend that that deals with the whole problem, but it is another aspect of tackling it. People should understand that if they are found in possession of such weapons after the interlude during which they can be handed in, they will be tackled robustly.
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Asked by
John Denham
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
When my right hon. Friend is reviewing sentencing policy, will he also consider the Government’s approach to working with young people and acknowledge that the carrying of knives seems to be closely related to gang culture and the organisation of gangs among young people? For all the effort that we have put into working with young people, there is very little focused work by the police or other agencies to tackle and to break up gangs. Perhaps when the Under-Secretary, my hon. Friend the Member for Bradford, South (Mr. Sutcliffe), goes to the USA, he could look at some of its experience in tackling and busting gangs to see whether that can have any effect on the predominance of knife-carrying.
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Subjects
Crime; Crimes of violence; Amnesties; Enforcement; Homicide; Offensive weapons
Date
19 June 2006
Reference
447 c1054-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman is asking me the same question—[Hon. Members: ““Right hon.””] I beg his pardon. The right hon. Gentleman is asking me the same question, through a slightly different prism, that he asked a fortnight ago—that is, how I could vote on something with the Government a few months ago. I think that he has served in government, and he will know that there was a different Secretary of State then. [Interruption.] Just as I, as Secretary of State for Defence, made different judgments from those that the current incumbent will make on some matters— the nature of Cabinet Government is collective responsibility—so I have now reached a new position. I have considered what has been said and, rather than being completely focused on the process whereby we reach decisions—which is a legitimate subject—I hope that the right hon. Gentleman will also be interested in their substance. I am prepared to consider extending the sentence in one of the examples—indeed, I will go further and invite him to discuss the matter with me. I hope that that process will not upset him unduly.
The hon. Gentleman is asking me the same question—[Hon. Members: ““Right hon.””] I beg his pardon. The right hon. Gentleman is asking me the same question, through a slightly different prism, that he asked a fortnight ago—that is, how I could vote on something with the Government a few months ago. I think that he has served in government, and he will know that there was a different Secretary of State then. [Interruption.] Just as I, as Secretary of State for Defence, made different judgments from those that the current incumbent will make on some matters— the nature of Cabinet Government is collective responsibility—so I have now reached a new position. I have considered what has been said and, rather than being completely focused on the process whereby we reach decisions—which is a legitimate subject—I hope that the right hon. Gentleman will also be interested in their substance. I am prepared to consider extending the sentence in one of the examples—indeed, I will go further and invite him to discuss the matter with me. I hope that that process will not upset him unduly.
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Asked by
David Davis
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
I will resist the temptation to talk about Zimbabwe.
Given what has been said in questions from both sides of the House, and given that the Home Secretary himself said that he is considering extending the penalty for carrying knives, why did his own Government oppose this exact proposal from the Opposition in November of last year?
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Subjects
Crime; Crimes of violence; Amnesties; Enforcement; Homicide; Offensive weapons
Date
19 June 2006
Reference
447 c1055
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
First, I take it that the right hon. Gentleman’s response was an acceptance of my invitation to discuss the matter. The public are more interested in that than point scoring about the process.
Secondly, I would not like the House to be misled inadvertently. As I said, with the exception of homicides, the recorded crime statistics do not separately identify all crimes that involve knives and sharp instruments. I therefore took the trouble to examine the incidence of the use of knives in homicides. The figures have stayed roughly the same for the past five or six years—between 29 and 33 per cent. That is around 230 out of 820 homicides. I do not want to give a sensationalist portrayal of the use of knives. Nevertheless, there is great public concern about it and I believe that it should be a cross-party issue, which we ought to discuss with an open agenda to ascertain how we can deal with sentencing. I am more than willing to discuss any related issues, including schools, at the same time.
First, I take it that the right hon. Gentleman’s response was an acceptance of my invitation to discuss the matter. The public are more interested in that than point scoring about the process.
Secondly, I would not like the House to be misled inadvertently. As I said, with the exception of homicides, the recorded crime statistics do not separately identify all crimes that involve knives and sharp instruments. I therefore took the trouble to examine the incidence of the use of knives in homicides. The figures have stayed roughly the same for the past five or six years—between 29 and 33 per cent. That is around 230 out of 820 homicides. I do not want to give a sensationalist portrayal of the use of knives. Nevertheless, there is great public concern about it and I believe that it should be a cross-party issue, which we ought to discuss with an open agenda to ascertain how we can deal with sentencing. I am more than willing to discuss any related issues, including schools, at the same time.
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Asked by
David Davis
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
I promise not to be upset when I discuss with the Home Secretary the sentencing options, which are currently before the Lords, of three, four or five years under the Tory agenda. I am sure that he will accept one of them.
My hon. Friend the Member for Surrey Heath (Michael Gove) made a powerful point about the length of time that the issue has been before the Government and, indeed, the previous Government. Three years have passed since the massive public outcry over the brutal stabbing of the schoolboy Luke Walmsley—I am sure that everyone remembers that. There was a great deal of tough talk from the Government then but little effective has happened since.
Since the Government have been in power, the number of knives in schools has doubled yet the convictions for selling knives to minors—under-16s—run at an average rate of six a year. That is how seriously the issue has been taken. Let me therefore bring the Home Secretary to a practical point about knives, youngsters and schools. When will the Government ensure that all at-risk schools have the resources and facilities to screen all their pupils to ascertain that they are not carrying knives?
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Subjects
Crime; Crimes of violence; Amnesties; Enforcement; Homicide; Offensive weapons
Date
19 June 2006
Reference
447 c1055-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What steps are being taken to tackle knife-related crime.
What steps are being taken to tackle knife-related crime.
Asked by
Karen Buck
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 June 2006
For answer on
19 June 2006
Answered on
19 June 2006
With the exception of homicides, the recorded crime statistics do not separately identify all crimes involving knives and sharp instruments. Of the 4,141 offences currently recorded as homicide between 2000-01 and 2004-05, 1,211 involved sharp instruments. On 24 May, the Association of Chief Police Officers and I launched a nationwide knife amnesty to encourage people to hand in unwanted knives. The amnesty runs until the end of June, following which forces will undertake robust enforcement actions, education and community engagement work. Concurrent with that, the Violent Crime Reduction Bill, which is currently before Parliament, contains a number of measures to tighten still further the control of knives.
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Subjects
Crime; Crimes of violence; Amnesties; Enforcement; Homicide; Offensive weapons
Date
19 June 2006
Reference
447 c1053; 77877
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
How many offences involving the use of knives or other bladed weapons have been recorded by the police in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
How many offences involving the use of knives or other bladed weapons have been recorded by the police in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Lord Gove
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 June 2006
For answer on
19 June 2006
Answered on
19 June 2006
With the exception of homicides, the recorded crime statistics do not separately identify all crimes involving knives and sharp instruments. Of the 4,141 offences currently recorded as homicide between 2000-01 and 2004-05, 1,211 involved sharp instruments. On 24 May, the Association of Chief Police Officers and I launched a nationwide knife amnesty to encourage people to hand in unwanted knives. The amnesty runs until the end of June, following which forces will undertake robust enforcement actions, education and community engagement work. Concurrent with that, the Violent Crime Reduction Bill, which is currently before Parliament, contains a number of measures to tighten still further the control of knives.
Legislation
Violent Crime Reduction Bill 2005-06
Subjects
Crime; Crimes of violence; Amnesties; Enforcement; Homicide; Offensive weapons
Date
19 June 2006
Reference
447 c1052-3; 77874
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, How many enforcement actions have been taken in Scotland to ensure that employers meet their obligation to pay the national minimum wage. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, How many enforcement actions have been taken in Scotland to ensure that employers meet their obligation to pay the national minimum wage. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.
Asked by
Rosemary McKenna
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
9 May 2000
For answer on
23 May 2000
Answered on
23 May 2000
Mrs. McKenna: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many enforcement actions have been taken in Scotland to ensure that
employers meet their obligation to pay the national minimum wage. [121885]
Dr. Reid: As at the end of April this year, minimum wage inspectors in Scotland have received 356 complaints and served 14
enforcement notices. £13 million is being spent over three years in the United Kingdom on enforcement. The Low Pay Commission
reported on 15 February that the Inland Revenue has made a successful start to enforcement and was working proactively to ensure
compliance with the legislation.
Subjects
Enforcement; Minimum wage; Scotland; Regulation
Date
23 May 2000
Reference
121885; 350 c453W;350 c455W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If he will make a statement on the enforcement of the minimum wage. - Includes figures. (Failed OPQ).
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If he will make a statement on the enforcement of the minimum wage. - Includes figures. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Rachel Squire
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
4 April 2000
For answer on
18 April 2000
Answered on
18 April 2000
Ms Squire: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the enforcement of the minimum wage. [118137]
Dr. Reid: Enforcement of the national minimum wage has been a success. Since the introduction of the national minimum wage on 1
April last year, minimum wage inspectors in Scotland have received 279 complaints and issued 12 enforcement notices. The Inland
Revenue's national minimum wage inspectors have recovered some £1.25 million of underpayments for low-paid workers across the UK.
The message is getting across that inspectors will use their powers to pursue non-complying employers. However, I am pleased that
the majority of employers have responded well to the introduction of the minimum wage which benefits some 100,000 workers in
Scotland.
Subjects
Complaints; Enforcement; Enforcement notices; Minimum wage; Scotland
Date
18 April 2000
Reference
348 c472W; 118137
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, How many enforcement actions have been taken in Scotland to ensure that employers pay the national minimum wage. - Includes figures. (Failed OPQ).
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, How many enforcement actions have been taken in Scotland to ensure that employers pay the national minimum wage. - Includes figures. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Maria Fyfe
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
4 April 2000
For answer on
18 April 2000
Answered on
18 April 2000
Mrs. Fyfe: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many enforcement actions have been taken in Scotland to ensure that
employers pay the national minimum wage. [118134]
Dr. Reid: Since the introduction of the national minimum wage on 1 April 1999, National Minimum Wage inspectors in Scotland have
received 279 complaints and issued 12 enforcement notices.
Subjects
Complaints; Enforcement; Enforcement notices; Minimum wage; Scotland
Date
18 April 2000
Reference
348 c472W; 118134
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Enforcement; Minimum wage; Scotland
Date
22 February 2000
Reference
344 c1357
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Asked by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If he will make a statement about the impact of the national minimum wage in Scotland.
Subjects
Enforcement; Minimum wage; Scotland
Date
22 February 2000
Reference
344 c1357
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If he will make a statement about the impact of the national minimum wage in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, If he will make a statement about the impact of the national minimum wage in Scotland.
Asked by
Jim Murphy
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 February 2000
For answer on
22 February 2000
Answered on
22 February 2000
Subjects
Enforcement; Minimum wage; Scotland
Date
22 February 2000
Reference
344 c1357; 109608
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons