Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 76946

Explosives: Licensing

Tabled: 12 September 2025
Answered: 22 September 2025

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

ConservativeMid Leicestershire

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

Sir Stephen Timms
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 certificat...

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