§ 50. Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress he has made in his discussions with firework manufacturers in regard to safety precautions.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsRepresentatives of my Department and the British Firework Manufacturers Safety Association meet regularly to discuss safety precautions in the manufacture, sale and use of fireworks. Particular attention is given to the publicity campaign which is mounted during each fireworks season. Other matters recently discussed include packaging, means for improving the ignition of fireworks and modifications of particular types; improvements in all three respects make an important contribution to safety.
§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many injuries attributable to fireworks were recorded within one week of 5th November in each year from 1963 to 1967, respectively.
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§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThis information is not available for 1963 and the returns for 1967 have not yet been received. Totals for England and Wales for the other years, during the period 30th October–6th November, were as follows:
1964 1965 1966 1,716 1,900 1,743