Written question asked by Peter Bedford (Conservative) on Friday, 12 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 22 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Explosives: Licensing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken to (a) obtain and (b) renew black powder licenses.
- Answer
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Under the Explosives Regulations 2014, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) sets the legal framework for the safe acquisition and possession of explosives, including black powder. However, the responsibility for issuing and renewing explosives certificates rests with individual police forces, who act as licensing authorities under those Regulations.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 76946
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Licensing Explosives Standards
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- 2025-09-22 17:41:50 +0100
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