§ Mr. Boydenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish in the Official Report an analysis of the injuries caused by fireworks which occurred between 15th October and 12th November, 1963, to-together with the comparable figures for 1962 as given in answer to the Question of the hon. Member for Bishop Auckland on 7th February, 1963.
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§ Mr. WoodhouseHospitals were asked to provide details of accidents involving injuries treated in the period 14th October to 9th November, 1963. The returns are not yet complete. My right hon. Friend will publish an analysis of them as soon as he can.
§ Mr. Boydenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many fires were caused by fireworks or bonfires on 4th and 5th November, 1963,in the County of London.
§ Mr. WoodhouseThe London Fire Brigade attended 24 fires caused by bonfires and one caused by a firework on 4th November, and 68 fires caused by bonfires and 25 caused by fireworks on 5th November.
§ Mr. Boydenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons were charged with offences relating to fireworks on 4th and 5th November, 1963,in the Metropolitan Police District.
§ Mr. WoodhouseTwo hundred and sixty-seven persons were charged with offences relating to fireworks in the Metropolitan Police District on 4th and 5th November. Ninety-seven of the charges were for discharging fireworks in public places and the remainder for obstructing or assaulting police, obstructing the footway or insulting words and behaviour at places where fireworks were being discharged. In addition 57 persons were reported for summonses.