LICENSING OF FIREWORK SALES IN SCOTLAND

Early day motion 1780, tabled 21 October 2002 by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 27 members.

That this House welcomes the decision by the Scottish Executive to strengthen the laws governing the sale of fireworks in Scotland; notes that under the proposals, shopkeepers and others who wish to sell any fireworks will have to apply through their local council for a specific licence and that if caught in breach of the scheme, will lose their right to sell fireworks; believes such a system will help tackle those vendors who refuse to abide by the voluntary code of practice; and congratulates the Scottish Executive on taking a major step forward in the campaign to tackle illegal firework sales and reduce the misuse of fireworks.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 8, Labour/Co-operative 2, DUP 1, UUP 1.