HC Deb 06 April 1984 vol 57 c670W
Mr. Patrick Thompson

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will publish the figures of injuries caused by fireworks in 1983.

Mr. Fletcher

According to reports from hospitals in England, Wales and Scotland, 833 people required treatment for injuries caused by fireworks during a four week period in October and November 1983. The figures for 1983 and the preceeding four years are as follows: