§ Richard BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has received from(a) the firework industry and (b) local authorities regarding fireworks being stored in unlicensed premises and sold illegally door to door. [9791]
§ Miss Melanie Johnson[holding answer 24 October 2001]: The Department has received representations from the British Pyrotechnists Association regarding fireworks being stored in unlicensed premises, but no representations from local authorities. No representations have been received regarding door to door sales.