§ Mr. Rookerasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will bring forward legislation to limit the sale of fireworks to the general public to one week prior to 5 November; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeNo. The present voluntary arrangements under which the sale of fireworks is restricted to a three-week period around 5 November is working well. I do not consider that a shorter period would be generally welcomed.