Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 13900

Fireworks: Slough

Tabled: 29 June 2026

Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

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

Kate Dearden

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 loc...

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