House of Commons · General Debate
17 April 2024 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Judith Cummins Lab Bradford South
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Judith Cummins raised concerns about fireworks (noise limits) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Opened the debate
The Bill aims to tackle the antisocial use of fireworks by capping sound levels at 90 dB for publicly available fireworks, reducing noise equivalent to a pneumatic drill or chainsaw. In Bradford South, the misuse is a round-the-clock blight, disrupting family life and causing unacceptable stress and anxiety. Current laws are out of date and ineffective; the proposal has support from animal charities like RSPCA.
The Bill would stop shops selling loud fireworks to the public, tackling antisocial behaviour without impacting responsible use. The current limit of 120 dB is inadequate; professionals could still use louder fireworks for organised displays. Current legislation is unenforceable and ineffective, leading to persistent noise nuisances affecting health conditions and disabilities.