HC Deb 06 November 1969 vol 790 cc166-7W
48. Mr. Cronin

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will institute an inter-departmental inquiry into methods of reducing the number of children who are severely burnt on 5th November each year.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I do not think that the institution of a formal inquiry would be helpful. But, as I announced in the Adjournment debate on 29th October, my right hon. Friend proposes to arrange a meeting of all the organisations concerned with the problem of injuries caused by fireworks when the 1969 figures have been analysed.