In the February 2020 sitting of Tynwald Court the following motion was approved:

That Tynwald takes note of the Public Petition of Judith Corrin [PP No 2020/0008] relating to fireworks and that a committee of three members be elected to consider the operation and practical effects of the Fireworks Act 2004 and to report by July 2020.

The Committee would now like to invite written submissions from anyone who wishes to comment on this matter. The petition can be found on the Tynwald website here. The Fireworks Act 2004 can be found on the Government’s legislation website here.

Submissions should be sent to the address below by 25th March 2020. Email is preferred but hard copy is equally acceptable.

The Members elected to the Committee by Tynwald are Daphne Caine MHK, Rob Callister MHK and Kate Lord-Brennan MLC. The Committee has elected Mrs Caine as its chair.

The progress of the Committee’s inquiry can be followed via the Tynwald website.  

For information or to make a submission, please contact the clerk of the Committee.

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For further information contact:
Clerk of Tynwald’s Office
Clerk to the Committee
Telephone: 01624 685500
Email: enquiries@tynwald.org
Website: www.tynwald.org.im