MISUSE OF LASER PENS

Early day motion 480, tabled 19 November 1997 by Jane Griffiths (Labour). Signed by 65 members.

That this House deplores the growing misuse of dangerous and high powered laser pens to commit assaults, in particular on members of the emergency services; and urges the Government to bring forward measures to restrict the sale and use of laser pens in the interests of public safety.

Signatures by party: Labour 46, Liberal Democrat 8, Labour/Co-operative 5, Conservative 2, UUP 2, Scottish National Party 1, Unknown 1.