HC Deb 20 March 2003 vol 401 c864W
12. Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and industry how many representations she has received expressing a desire for stricter legislation on the use of fireworks. [103892]

Miss Melanie Johnson

Since the beginning of November 2002 I have received 2,078 representations indicating a desire to see tighter controls on fireworks. These comprise 1,588 letters from the general public, 476 letters from MPs, eight Petitions, and six meetings with representatives from various organisations interested in improving fireworks legislation.