5-11-02

Edinburgh firework theft raises serious questions - Barrett

John Barrett, Scottish Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Edinburgh West, today raised concerns over news that £15,000 worth of fireworks were stolen from an Edinburgh industrial estate.

In a statement, John Barrett MP said:

"Clearly, there are some very serious questions over the poor security which surrounded such a large amount of fireworks. However, even more concerning is the news that the same container was broken into just last month. Undoubtedly, an urgent review of security around the Peffermill Industrial Estate is drastically needed.

"I am now very worried that so many fireworks, over 400 boxes, are being released for sale outside the usual retail outlets, where safeguards to prevent sale to children are not in place. One also has to also question the conditions that the fireworks are being stored in and the impact any unsafe storage may have."


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