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Barbecues: Fires

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 25101

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has considered introducing restrictions on the sale or use of disposable barbecues during periods of high wildfire risk.

Answered by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Retailers have already been informed that disposable barbecues must be removed from sale immediately. The temporary measure will remain under review but will stay in place while the heightened wildfire risk continues.

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