Member

Naturally, I have built in defences for machetes used for horticultural purposes, cleavers used for meat butchery or cooking, and cutlasses used for historical purposes or as part of a museum. I appreciate, and I am very grateful, to my noble friend Lord Hailsham for tipping me off that the drafting here is not perfect and I have failed to cover legitimate uses. I look forward to hearing what my noble friend has to say, and I hope he may work with me to improve the drafting. I have, of course, put in powers for the Secretary of State to amend the defences and issue guidance.