Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 45452
Fireworks: Anti-social Behaviour and Vandalism
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance his Department is providing to local authorities to help them (a) manage and (b) enforce firework safety regulations in areas where firework misuse has led to (i) vandalism and (ii) antis
Answer
Justin MaddersEnforcement powers exist for local authorities to take action when fireworks are unsafe, sold illegally or misused. Local authorities and the police also have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by the misuse of fireworks. It is for local areas ...
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