Question follow-through · 15545
Fireworks
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to improve the enforcement of fireworks regulations.
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Department for Business and Trade
- Tabled
- 21 Nov 2024
- Target answer date
- 25 Nov 2024
- Answer
- 25 Nov 2024 · 4 calendar days after tabling
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- Fireworks: Noise · 21 Jan 2026
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Votes on this topic
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- Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5 · 1 Jul 2026
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Recorded timeline
21 Nov 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to improve the enforcement of fireworks regulations.
25 Nov 2024
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
25 Nov 2024
Answer published
Enforcement powers exist for local authorities to take action when fireworks are unsafe, sold illegally or misused. Local authorities and the police also have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by the misuse of fireworks. It is for local areas ...
Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Noise: Pollution Control
19 Nov 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the 120 dB noise limit in protecting animals and vulnerable people from harm.
Fireworks: Regulation
19 Nov 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to conduct a review into current fireworks legislation to determine whether it is fit for purpose and efficiently protects animals and vulnerable people.
Fireworks: Regulation
21 Jan 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he expects to complete the evidence-gathering process for deciding whether a review of fireworks legislation is required.
Fireworks: Noise
21 Jan 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for its policies of independent research into the impact of 120 dB fireworks on animals and vulnerable groups.