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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Fireworks: Slough

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with Slough Borough Council on the prevention of the illegal (a) use and (b) sale of fireworks.

Answer

No recent discussions have taken place with Slough Borough Council on the prevention of the illegal use and sale of fireworks.

Enforcement powers exist for local authorities to take action when fireworks are unsafe, sold illegally or misused. It is for local areas to decide how best to deploy these powers, based on their specific circumstances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13900
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Fireworks Sales Slough Borough Council Slough
Link
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