FIREWORKS

That this House notes the continuing distress caused to residents and their pets by fireworks; recognises that while the sale of fireworks has been restricted through the Fireworks Act 2003 to New Year and a three-week period around Bonfire Night, the number of people using and abusing fireworks at this time and during other parts of the year is still far too high; expresses concern at the distress fireworks cause to pets, which often have to be sedated as a result of fireworks; and calls for a complete ban on the private sale of fireworks except for organised displays where a licence can be granted by local authorities.