Nitrous Oxide: Sales
Commons · Question 19019 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 1 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the extent to which retailers continue to sell nitrous oxide canisters for unlawful recreational use; and what steps her Department is taking to prevent such sales.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Jones, 1 Sep 2026
We are taking a coordinated approach across Government to tackle the supply and misuse of illegal drugs. This includes law enforcement activity, engagement with technology companies, education for users so they understand the risks and harms; as well as r...