HC Deb 03 July 2002 vol 388 c364 12.25 am
Mr. William Cash (Stone)

I have the honour to present a petition on behalf of no fewer than 1,500 residents of Cheadle, Staffordshire. The petition, which is signed by Bill Allan of the Cheadle Conservative club and Councillor Stephen Ellis, declares that the residents are opposed to the sale of powerful and harmful fireworks to those who are not prepared to obtain them for responsible entertainment use such as organised displays. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons legislates to regulate and license the sale of powerful and potentially harmful fireworks in the interests of public health and safety.

The petitioners remain etc.

To lie upon the Table.