Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Stratford (Labour), on Monday, 30 October 1995, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 23 members in total.
SALE OF FIREWORKS (No. 2)
That this House calls for an urgent re-examination of regulations in respect of the sale of fireworks; believes fireworks should only be sold in the seven days prior to 5th November; that only display fireworks be available, that purchase be limited to persons over the age of 18 years, that all fireworks manufactured abroad be subject to safety inspection by local authorities before being put on sale to the public, and that licences be removed from those retail outlets in contravention of regulations; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to take action forthwith.
Amendments
The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.
- 1543A1
- after second `fireworks', insert `other than fireworks sold to companies involoved in mounting festive or celebratory firework displays.'.
- 1543A2
- leave out from first 'fireworks' to end and add 'to ensure that all fireworks, manufactured in Great Britain or abroad, are entirely safe for sale and use here and to draw upon the knowledge and expertise of the Lewes and other Sussex bonfire societies as necessary.'.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 1543
- 1543A1
- 1543A2
- Session
- 1994-95
- Subjects
- Fireworks Retail trade
- Link
- View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk
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