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Written question asked by Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 3 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 November 2021 (named day). It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Monday, 8 November 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Fireworks: Wales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of devolving to the Welsh Government powers regulating the sale and use of fireworks currently existing under the Fireworks Act 2003.

Answer

Officials at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy engage with counterparts at the Welsh Government regularly, to ensure the safety of the public across the UK. This has included discussion of the House of Commons Petitions Committee Report and the steps the Government has taken to address their recommendations.

The Government has now implemented the recommendations it accepted following the Petition Committee’s report, complementing the ongoing programme of action which continues to tackle the key issues associated with fireworks. This includes the 2021 fireworks public safety information programme, with all campaign materials translated into Welsh.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69155
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Devolution Fireworks Regulation Wales
Legislation
Fireworks Act 2003
Link
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