Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Paul Rowen (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 12 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 40 members in total.

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NOISE LEVEL OF FIREWORKS

That this House notes that fireworks are currently permitted to produce up to 120 decibels (dBAI) of weighted impulsive sound pressure under the Fireworks Regulations 2004; further notes that such a level is like a jumbo jet taking off; calls on the Government to legislate for a maximum level of 97 dBAI weighted impulsive sound pressure level; further notes that such a level is like a car door slamming; and concludes that such a level would reduce stress caused to animals and wildlife and reduce sound nuisance.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1981 

Session

2008-09

Other sponsors

John Austin

Bob Spink

Lindsay Hoyle

Martin Caton

Andrew Dismore

Subjects

Consumers

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk