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Barbecues: Fires

Commons · Question 25100 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of disposable barbecues on wildfire risk in West Dorset.

Answer

Answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, 8 Sep 2026

Retailers have already been informed that disposable barbecues must be removed from sale immediately. The temporary measure will remain under review but will stay in place while the heightened wildfire risk continues.