Written questions

Fireworks: Sales

Commons · Question 90142 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with (a) large supermarket chains and (b) representatives of independent retailers on the illegal sale of fireworks.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 21 Nov 2025

The Government met with supermarkets and representatives of independent retails in July where the illegal sale of fireworks and what measures they could take in addressing illegal sale was discussed. This includes, but is not exclusive to, supermarkets an...