Written Question · S1W-06063 · Session 1
In the light of the public nuisance which can be caused by fireworks, whether it plans to make representations to Her Majesty's Government …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, in the light of the public nuisance which can be caused by fireworks, whether it plans to make representations to Her Majesty's Government regarding the introduction of further limits on the sale of fireworks, allowing local authorities to limit their sale through the use of local bylaws, or making passing fireworks on to minors an offence.
The answer
The Scottish Executive recognises the concerns about the misuse of fireworks. However, the UK Government undertook a comprehensive review of the controls on fireworks in 1996 which led to the Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997, introducing controls on the supply of certain fireworks and raising the age at which persons can be sold fireworks from 16 to 18 years of age. These controls, together with targeted safety campaigns, played a significant part in reducing firework injuries and incidents of misuse during the 1997 and 1998 firework seasons.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-06063 by reference.