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Written question asked by Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Fireworks: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has plans to make an assessment of the adequacy of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 for tackling the cumulative impact of repeated private firework use from a single residential property within the permitted hours over consecutive nights; and if he will publish guidance on provisions to limit the (a) duration and (b) frequency of such use.

Answer

Currently, no assessment of the adequacy of the Fireworks Regulations 2004 has been made in relation to repeated private firework use.

Existing legislation controls the sale, availability, and use of fireworks. Local Authorities and law enforcement agencies are empowered to take action against offenders when fireworks are not used appropriately. While there are no plans to publish guidance to limit their use further, the Government launched a campaign for this fireworks season which promotes lower noise fireworks alongside considerate use.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89191
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Fireworks Regulation
Legislation
Fireworks Regulations 2004
Link
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