Written Question·Home Office·UIN 77402

Knives: Crime

Tabled: 15 September 2025

Answered: 13 October 2025

Question

Mr Paul Kohler

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether any dedicated funding has been provided to the Metropolitan Police to support the Ninja Sword Surrender Scheme.

Answer

Sarah Jones

The Ninja Sword Surrender Scheme ran for four weeks between 1 to 31 July 2025. The scheme allowed owners of ninja swords to surrender them at designated police stations in England and Wales and, if they wished, submit a claim for compensation, which was f...

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