§ Mr. GardinerTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what timetable has been established for drawing up(a) regulations under the Fireworks Act 2003, (b) a media and public awareness strategy about the new regulations and (c) training for police and local authorities on dealing with the new regulations. [163373]
§ Mr. SutcliffeNo formal timetable has been established, but under the Fireworks Act we have already made the Fireworks Regulations 2003 which came into force on 22 December.
Preliminary consultations on implementing the remainder of the Fireworks Act are continuing and draft regulations will be published for consultation towards the end of April with the aim of making regulations by July before summer recess.
A media and public awareness strategy is being considered. As far as possible, this will fit in with our annual firework safety campaign.
The Local Authorities Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services (Lacors) ensure that local authorities have all relevant information and guidance relating to new legislation. Training for the police is a matter for the Home Office.