To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what restrictions there are on firework manufacturers and importers to limit the height at which fireworks can fly to 1,500 feet. (162768)

All consumer fireworks sold in UK must comply with British Standard 7114. The technical specifications in this standard limit the height at which the firework bursts. Consumer fireworks typically burst in the air at between 250-300 feet considerably less than the maximum indicated by the Civil Aviation Authority in their guidance.