M&S Say Crackers Are “Explosive Risk”
December 17, 2008 by Nick
Marks and Spencers are refusing to sell Christmas crackers to anybody who can’t prove they’re over 16 as they claim they are a ‘danger and explosive risk’.
Student Heather Welsh was asked to prove her age before she was allowed to buy crackers in York. She said, ‘I got to the counter and I remember the woman having a look at me. Then she asked for ID to prove I was over 16.’
‘I said I didn’t have any ID and said, “why would I need it to buy these.” She said she was unable to sell them to me due to their new policy.’
‘Apart from the fact that I am over the relevant age by six years and do not look young it seems ridiculous.
‘Do they really believe crackers would cause physical damage to someone. It’s crazy.’
Marks and Spencers say they need to put an age restriction on crackers in order to comply with with the Explosives Act 1875 and Fireworks Safety Regulations 1997
York MP Hugh Bayley said: ‘The shops are complying with the law, but the law is crackers. There should only be such legislation where absolutely necessary.’
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