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[Ed]

The sale of Fireworks could be banned for most of the year following complaints about their growing use.
A new law would allow them to be sold only for a month around the traditional Novermber 5th Celebrations. Noise restrictions and an 11pm curfew would also be introduced.
Britions spend 70 Millon a year on fireworks for occasions including New Years eve and weddings and birthday celebrations.
Local authorities are flooded with complaints about noise, and animal welfare groups say pets are terrified. Latest figures show a 63% increase in chrildren being injured.
The private members bill promoted by Labour back bencher Bill Tynan, is believed to have Government support and could become law before next bonfire night.

Source: Daily Mail 13/1/03

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[Ed]

Here is some more info about Bill Tynan MP

* Born 18.08.40, Glasgow.
* Married.
* Three adult daughters.
* Studied Mechanical Engineering at Stow College.
* Before entering Parliament worked as a Press Toolmaker and Engineer.
* MP for Hamilton South since 1999. Vice Convenor, Scottish Group of Labour MPs. Former Chair, Hamilton South Labour Party and former member of Scottish Executive, Scottish Labour Party. Former AEEU Official, District Secretary and Regional Officer.
* Member of the Amalgamated Engineering and Electrical Trade Union.

[Ed]

More info:

The Second reding of this bill will happen on the Firday the 28 Feb.

"Fireworks

Mr. Bill Tynan, supported by Mr. Edward Davey, Mrs. Cheryl Gillan, Linda Gilroy, Mr. Jimmy Hood, Mr. Lindsay Hoyle, Shona McIsaac, John Robertson, Mr. John Randall, Mr. Paul Tyler, Mr. Michael Weir and Brian White, presented a Bill: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time on Friday 28 February, and to be printed. [Bill 17].

And to see the man himself..

[richard]

Looks like Tynan and his bosom buddies pick on the easy things in life, typical politition,,,,,,have a go at things which give millions of people enjoyment all year round, sod the more serious things like mugging theft ect which happen 24/7/365.......they ought to get their priorities right for once

[zanes]

Originally posted by richard
Looks like Tynan and his bosom buddies pick on the easy things in life, typical politition
well said
,,,,,,have a go at things which give millions of people enjoyment all year round, sod the more serious things like mugging theft ect which happen 24/7/365.......they ought to get their priorities right for once

i completely agree.
most accidents with fireworks happen when people ignore warning, labels instructions etc.etc.

[pyrotrev]

Besides why do the authorities seem to want to stop the process of natural selection???