Barbecues: Fires
Commons · Question 25101 · 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, whether he has considered introducing restrictions on the sale or use of disposable barbecues during periods of high wildfire risk.
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.