SALE OF KNIVES ON eBAY

Early day motion 562, tabled 20 July 2010 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 38 members.

That this House notes that last week eBay relaxed restrictions on the type of knives that it sells; furthernotes that this makes certain types of knives previously banned more accessible to young people; considers this to be socially irresponsible considering the prevalence of knife crime in many inner cities; and asks eBay to review its change in policy.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1.