HC Deb 20 December 1976 vol 923 cc5-6W
3. Mrs. Ann Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will now seek powers to phase out completely the sale of banger fireworks.

Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what steps he is taking further to reduce the sale of banger fireworks; and what consultations he is having on this matter.

Mr. John Fraser

Under the voluntary agreement with the firework manufacturers the output of such fireworks will by next year have been reduced to one-half the 1975 output. I propose to hold discussions on arrangements for future years when the 1976 injury statistics become available.