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Written question asked by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2022. It was answered by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 11 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Fireworks: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Regulation 7 of The Fireworks Regulations 2004 at reducing the anti-social use of fireworks.

Answer

The Government endorses the considerate use of fireworks and action taken to reduce the risks and disturbances to individuals, animals and property. The majority of individuals who use fireworks do so in a responsible and safe manner and there are enforcement mechanisms in place to tackle situations when fireworks are misused.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
78682
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Fireworks Regulation
Legislation
Fireworks Regulations 2004
Link
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