This petition was submitted during the 2010–2015 Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition government

Rejected petition Ban the Sale of Fire works to the general public

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Ban sale of fireworks to the public. Only licensed and trained operators be allowed to purchase and set off fireworks for organised displays. The operator to notify police and advertise the date of the proposed display. The operator required to receive permission for display from local authority.

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