'It is an absolute tinderbox up there at the moment'
He added:"It is an absolute tinderbox up there at the moment.
So will the Minister just join me in getting the message out there again that it is illegal to have barbecues, fires and fireworks up on the moors?"Mr McCartney said those found guilty of such offences could face prison, as well as a £2,500 fine.Cabinet Office minister Mr Malthouse said in response:"I'm more than happy to reinforce his message.
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