FIREWORK SAFETY

Early day motion 140, tabled 6 December 1999 by David Crausby (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House supports the Government's actions in the Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997; calls upon the Government to further tighten legislation on the sale of fireworks; notes the injuries and harassment caused to people and animals by the misuse of the fireworks; and urges the Government to allow local councils to limit the sale of fireworks to a period decided by the local authority in consultation with the local community.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Labour/Co-operative 5, Liberal Democrat 4, UUP 2, UKUP 1.