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Fireworks Regulations 2004

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 in protecting (a) people and (b) animals from negative impacts of fireworks.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
31 Oct 2024
Target answer date
4 Nov 2024
Answer
6 Nov 2024 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 31 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 in protecting (a) people and (b) animals from negative impacts of fireworks.

  2. 4 Nov 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 6 Nov 2024

    Answer published

    The current regulatory framework is designed to support people to enjoy fireworks whilst lowering the risk of dangers and disruption to people, pets, and property. The Government recently launched an awareness campaign on the Gov.uk website to provide gui...

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