Question follow-through · 20219

Fireworks: Safety

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2024 to Question 17421 on Fireworks: Safety, what discussions she has had with (a) businesses, (b) consumer groups and (c) charities on the adequacy of the Firework

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
16 Dec 2024
Target answer date
18 Dec 2024
Answer
24 Dec 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 16 Dec 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2024 to Question 17421 on Fireworks: Safety, what discussions she has had with (a) businesses, (b) consumer groups and (c) charities on the adequacy of the Firework

  2. 18 Dec 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 24 Dec 2024

    Answer published

    The Government regularly engages with a wide range of stakeholders in relation to the impacts of fireworks. Our engagement includes with businesses, consumer groups and charities. The current regulatory framework is designed to support people to enjoy fir...

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