Clause 5 - Prohibition of supply etc. of certain fireworks
Fireworks Bill
3:30 pm
Mr Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore, Labour)
Subsection (4) relates to
''the satisfactory completion of a course, or courses, of training''.
I was caught up in something of a firefight over the issue of noise when we debated who should be consulted under clause 2. I know that the Minister will consult the Health and Safety Executive and other advisers. Can I ask her to take soundings from independent retailers associations?
This is a welcome subsection. It is necessary for retailers to have appropriate training so that responsible retailers are rewarded. However, I would not want onerous duties or the time or money spent on training to put a local retailer on the corner in Pontycymer out of business. That retailer services the needs of the community by providing good, responsible fun with fireworks.