Written questions

Nitrous Oxide: Sales

Commons · Question 19020 · 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 discussions he has had with online marketplaces and retailers on preventing the sale of nitrous oxide canisters where there are reasonable grounds to suspect they are intended for unlawful recrea

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...