The Labour MP for Bradford South, Judith Cummins, had tabled a Bill aimed at reducing the noise limit for fireworks from 120 decibels (dB) to 90 dB. In presenting the Bill in Parliament she said she hoped the Fireworks (Noise Limits) Bill would end the misery caused to many people by the illegal and antisocial use of fireworks. Introducing the Bill she said: "Fireworks can be a great source of entertainment, but they cause misery for many people and their pets right across this country.