RESTRICTION ON THE SALE OF FIREWORKS

Early day motion 1771, tabled 17 October 2002 by Stephen Hesford (Labour). Signed by 146 members.

That this House believes that the time has come for the sale of fireworks to be severely restricted as their use has become a continual nuisance to ordinary members of the public over an increasingly extended period around bonfire night; and calls upon the Government to investigate this issue as a matter of urgency and to make proposals which would restrict the sale and use of fireworks to organised groups who operate safe firework displays.

Signatures by party: Labour 109, Liberal Democrat 14, Labour/Co-operative 11, Conservative 3, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.