§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Trade, if he will consider introducing legislation to prevent the retail sale of fireworks until one week before Guy Fawkes' night.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimThe restricted period during which fireworks are now generally available in the shops was agreed after full consultations during the Department's review on firework safety which took place in 1975. For safety reasons, there are strict controls governing the transport and storage of fireworks. Safety problems would be far greater if sales were concentrated in a very short period.