Written Question
Tuesday 8th October 2019
Asked by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what impact assessment has been prepared by her Department (a) from 1 January 2018 to 23 July 2019 and (b) since 23 July 2019 after discussions at EU XTP and EU XTPO committees on business supply chains as part of preparations for Operation Kingfisher; and if she will place a copy of that assessment in the Library.
Answered by Nadhim Zahawi
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Written Question
Monday 12th November 2018
Asked by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans he has to introduce graphic warnings on fireworks packaging.
Answered by Kelly Tolhurst
The Government promotes the safe and responsible use of fireworks by consumers and there is strict legislation in place which regulates their supply and use. The Government is currently working with a range of stakeholders to raise consumer awareness on firework safety.
Under current UK legislation, there are clear requirements on manufacturers to categorise and label fireworks according to their explosive content, safety distances, noise level, or similar. The label must include instructions on safety distances and means of ignition and safety messages.
The Government has no plans to amend legislation on firework packaging.
Written Question
Monday 12th November 2018
Asked by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
Question
to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to ensure young children are protected from firework-related injuries.
Answered by Kelly Tolhurst
The Government promotes the safe and responsible use of fireworks by consumers and there is strict legislation in place which regulates their supply and use.
There are age restrictions in place which prevent the sale of fireworks to those under the age of 16 or 18 dependent on the classification of firework. The law also prohibits those under 18 possessing any category F2 or F3 fireworks in a public place subject to very limited exceptions.
The Government is currently working with industry, retailers, charities and others such as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and Netmums to promote the safe and responsible use of fireworks and to raise consumer awareness on firework safety.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"19. What assessment his Department has made of the effect of the Government’s proposed facilitated customs arrangement on UK businesses. ..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"I thank the Secretary of State for his answer, but I am somewhat surprised. The Government’s White Paper tells us that the facilitated customs arrangement is designed to
“preserve frictionless trade for the majority of UK goods trade, and reduce frictions for UK exporters and importers.”
Will the Minister please …..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 10 Jul 2018
2015 Steel Summit Commitments
"Does my hon. Friend agree that the Government have missed a real opportunity for UK plc generally, and for steel in particular, with their decision to refuse the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon?..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 10 Jul 2018
2015 Steel Summit Commitments
"I do not agree with the Minister’s comments about the tidal bay lagoon, but there are other aspects of UK manufacturing where a sector deal could play a real part. The development of the shale gas industry is one of those. Can the right hon. Lady update us on progress …..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 May 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"12. What assessment his Department has made of the value of the industrial opportunity presented by the Swansea bay tidal lagoon. ..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 May 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"It is understood that major infrastructure projects give rise to opportunities for companies throughout the UK supply chain. The proposed Swansea lagoon project certainly falls into that category, and it could provide companies throughout my constituency and South Yorkshire with opportunities to supply products and processes to the project. Will …..."Angela Smith - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 29 Jan 2018
Fireworks
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Walker. I am slightly thrown because I thought you were going to call a Government Member, but I thank you very much...."Angela Smith - View Speech
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