The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 January 2025.
This is a Private Members' Bill which was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 16 October 2024 through the ballot procedure.
Luton North MP, Sarah Owen is hoping to ban the loudest
fireworks from public sale, and ensure fireworks can only be purchased from
licensed shops.
Legislation could be put in place to help reduce stress to
animals.
Kirith Entwistle MP said:
This week I met up with Sarah Owen MP to talk about her
private members bill on fireworks.
The Fireworks Bill proposes an outright ban on the public
sale of F2 and F3 fireworks. Looks to reduce the maximum decibel level of all
traditional fireworks from 120 dB to 90 dB. Enhances legislation governing the
use and sale of fireworks and tightens licensing laws on the sale of fireworks.
This is a really difficult time of year for many pet owners.
We have just seen another fireworks season come and go and as we head towards
the New Year, more displays will cause distress for so many animals.
Constant disturbance from fireworks night after night can be
an issue for others in our community too. We have a large community of veterans
in Bolton, many of whom struggle with PTSD, and there are children and adults
who are neurodivergent who are unsettled by the unexpected loud noises.
I’m pleased to show my support for this Bill and I will be
doing my bit to encourage the Government to back the introduction of tighter
restrictions on fireworks.
