Sale of Fireworks
Debate between Juliet Campbell and Mark Pritchard(4 days, 13 hours ago)
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Juliet Campbell
I absolutely agree that the priority with any changes in policy or legislation must be to take into account all those who are impacted, including animals, as well as the behaviour of people making things dangerous for others.
Any policy put forward on this issue must strike a clear balance between appreciating the events I spoke of earlier and ensuring a long-term reduction in the potential harm of fireworks and in the noise they create. We could learn from our international counterparts, such as the Netherlands, Poland and parts of Italy, where low-noise fireworks have been mandated in certain places and people have felt the benefits.
In conclusion, I hope the debate results in practical, beneficial changes, and that consideration will be given to the valuable contributions made today.
Mark Pritchard (in the Chair)
I call Gideon Amos. I will then call Amanda Hack.