Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to reduce firework misuse in Makerfield constituency.

Answered by Justin Madders - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

Enforcement powers exist for local authorities to take action when fireworks are unsafe, sold illegally or misused. Local authorities and the police also have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by the misuse of fireworks. It is for local areas to decide how best to deploy these powers, based on their specific circumstances.

To inform any future decisions on the regulation of fireworks I intend to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities to gather evidence on the issues with and impacts of fireworks.

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what progress she has made on implementing the proposals in the Get Britain Working white paper.

Answered by Andrew Western - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

We are getting on with delivery. Fundamental reform will be delivered through:

• Transformation of jobcentres to support people into and on in work.

• Working with local areas to tackle economic inactivity.

A Youth Guarantee for 18-21's in England to benefit from education, training or help to find work.