FIREWORK DISPLAYS

Early day motion 682, tabled 17 January 2002 by Howard Stoate (Labour). Signed by 63 members.

That this House notes the significant recent increase in private firework displays throughout the calendar year; further notes with concern the great distress to domestic animals and livestock and the nuisance to residents which they can cause; and urges the Government to consider introducing legislation aimed at reducing the noise nuisance of firework displays and to launch a national campaign to encourage people to buy fireworks only for use during traditional celebrations such as 5th November and Diwali.

Signatures by party: Labour 47, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour/Co-operative 2, Scottish National Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.