Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of restricting the access of fireworks to (a) professional operators and (b) organised and regulated displays.

The Government is considering a range of approaches to reducing the harm and distress from the use of consumer fireworks while preserving safe and responsible use and recently consulted on measures to further restrict access to consumers of certain products. The consultation closed on 7 October 2026 and the Government is reviewing responses. Decisions on any future legislative changes will be informed by the evidence received.