Fireworks
Commons · Question 28006 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record
Answered 14 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent steps have been taken alongside (a) local authorities and (b) police forces to prevent the illegal use of fireworks in public spaces.
Answer
Answered by Kate Dearden, 14 Sep 2026
The Government continues to work with local authorities, Trading Standards, police forces and other enforcement partners to tackle the illegal use of fireworks. Local authorities and the police already have powers under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime an...