Fireworks: Crime

Department for Business and Trade written question – answered at on 22 October 2024.

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Photo of Tan Dhesi Tan Dhesi Chair, Defence Committee, Chair, Defence Committee

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to tackle the illegal use of fireworks.

Photo of Justin Madders Justin Madders Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

There is a comprehensive legislative framework regulating the manufacture, storage, supply, possession and use of fireworks in the UK. Local Authorities and the Police have a wide range of powers available to them to tackle the misuse of fireworks.

To ensure people continue to use fireworks in a safe and considerate manner I have launched a fireworks campaign for this season to provide guidance on minimising the impacts of fireworks and encouraging responsible use.

To inform any future decisions on the legislative framework, I intend to engage with stakeholders to gather evidence on the issues and impacts of fireworks.

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