MPs will debate a petition urging the ban on the sale of fireworks to the public.

The debate will start on Monday at 4.30pm and will be opened by Warrington North MP Helen Jones who is chair of the petitions committee.

The petition, which has more than 290,000 signatories, calls for firework sales to be restricted to licensed venues only.

The petitioner argues that fireworks are a nuisance, injure people and property, and are still being sold to children.

In response to the petition, the Government note 'the strong feelings that many people have about fireworks' but add that 'fireworks have played a part in the UK’s history, and have been used for celebrations by many of our cultures'.

They go on to explain that legislation is in place to control the sale, use and misuse of fireworks, and add 'we have no plans to change legislation'.

Monday’s debate will provide an opportunity for MPs to question a government minister directly on this topic.