Firework factory explosions – AD calls for swift action

The reports in the press about the report on firework factory explosions vindicate Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party’s long held position on the issue.

Ralph Cassar, AD spokesperson on Energy, Industry and Transport said: “The press has reported that it is indeed the particular dangerous chemical mixtures which have caused the devastating explosions. Others have ignored these incidents, because of electoral considerations on some districts. Excessive risk taking should be controlled because of the lack of space in this country.”

“Regarding the recommendation to increase firework factories in order to spread dispersal, the report does not take into account the lack of space and land use issues in Malta, and assumes that the amount of fireworks manufactured will remain the same. If the current factories are already over producing these are increasing the danger and risks. In that case the quota of firework material for each factory should be revised and the amount of fireworks manufactured should be reduced accordingly”.

Michael Briguglio, AD Chairperson called on government to implement the report’s main recommendations immediately. He said: “Any discussions should lead to a strict timeframe for implementation of the recommendations. No attempts at derailing the implementation should be tolerated”.

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