Sale of Fireworks Debate
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Afzal Khan
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Robbie Moore
I agree, and I will talk about that in my speech, as well as the negative implications on veterans and those with anxiety-related issues.
Afzal Khan (Manchester Rusholme) (Lab)
Given so many people write to us about this issue, it is clear that we all feel the impact. On new year’s eve, my constituent Kim reported that fireworks went on in Whalley Range until 4.30 am. The noise was so loud and persistent that it set off their house alarm. Does the hon. Member agree that the use of fireworks in the middle of the night is clearly antisocial behaviour and more must be done to tackle it?
Robbie Moore
I completely agree. In my constituency we are seeing the antisocial use of fireworks during the night and early in the morning throughout the year. That causes huge disruption to those hardworking individuals who just want to get a good night’s sleep so they can get up in the morning.