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Fireworks: Hertfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking with local councils to tackle the anti-social use of fireworks in Hertfordshire.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
3 Feb 2026
Target answer date
5 Feb 2026
Answer
11 Feb 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 3 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking with local councils to tackle the anti-social use of fireworks in Hertfordshire.

  2. 5 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 11 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    Local authorities and the police have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by misuse of fireworks. New Respect Orders will empower police and local councils, via court mandates, to impose stringent behavioural restrictions on individuals who repe...

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