§ John MannTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make the use of fireworks at certain times of the night a criminal offence. [90560]
§ Mr. DenhamWe are aware of the noise and nuisance caused by fireworks. There is already legislative provision through the Noise Act 1996 to deal with noise 757W nuisance, including fireworks, between 11 pm and 7 am. This legislation is adoptive. We are considering how best to encourage local authorities to make greater use of it.
We are also considering as part of the development of the Anti-Social Behaviour White Paper what more needs to be done to tackle this nuisance which is blighting so many neighbourhoods.