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Written question asked by Alan Campbell (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2002. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 2002 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations her Department has had from animal welfare organisations regarding the sale and use of fireworks. - Inc ref to Protection of Animals Act 1919.
Answer

Mr. Alan Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations her Department has had from animal welfare organisations regarding the sale and use of fireworks. [65523] Mr. Wilson: The Department has received representations from animal welfare organisations regarding the sale and use of fireworks, but this is essentially a matter for the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) under the Protection of Animals Act 1919.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65523; 390 c135W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Animal welfare Animals Fireworks
Link
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