§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has any plans to put stricter controls over the purchase and use of fireworks; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthNo. I believe that the right policy is to enforce rigorously the existing law against abusing fireworks, to educate the public to treat them with respect, and to check for safety any fireworks that do not comply with the new British standard.