Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Thursday, 18 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 October 2001. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 October 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations she has received from (a) the firework industry and (b) local authorities regarding fireworks being stored in unlicensed premises and sold illegally door to door. - (Holding answer 24 October 2001).

Answer: Richard Burden: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has received from (a) the firework industry and (b) local authorities regarding fireworks being stored in unlicensed premises and sold illegally door to door. [9791] Miss Melanie Johnson: [holding answer 24 October 2001]: The Department has received representations from the British Pyrotechnists Association regarding fireworks being stored in unlicensed premises, but no representations from local authorities. No representations have been received regarding door to door sales.

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