MPs speak out on fireworks menace
FIREWORKS are too loud, readily available, dangerous and used too often MPs told the House of Commons yesterday.
Labour's Tom Watson called for fireworks to be made "quieter", while fellow back-bencher David Drewsaid there should be restrictions on who can buy fireworks.
Robert Flello said warnings should make clear that some fireworks are not suitable for back garden displays, and pointed out that the internet made large fireworks more readily available.
Mike Penning a former fireman, said ministers should consider the "horrific" injuries caused by fireworks. And Peter Bone spoke up for Britain's pet owners by highlighting the distress caused to animals.
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