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Sale of Disposable Barbecues

P003134 - 24 November 2025 to 09 December 2025

Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1

At a Glance

This petition concerning sale of disposable barbecues was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petition highlights the growing threat of wildfires in Dorset and the UK, attributing many of these incidents to disposable barbecues. Petitioners call for a ban on the sale of disposable barbecues to reduce future wildfire risks.

Action Requested

The House of Commons is urged to introduce legislation banning the sale of disposable barbecues.

Key Facts

  • Multiple wildfires in the UK have been caused by disposable barbecues.
  • Fire incident statistics show 229 accidental primary fires were started by barbecues out of 45,673 total fires in 2024.
  • Local authorities and national landscapes can apply bans on council or public land.
  • The British Retail Consortium provides voluntary guidelines for disposable barbecue sales.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
09 December 2025
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Presented
24 November 2025
Mid Dorset and North Poole
I rise to present a petition about the sale of disposable barbecues. The petitioners and I ask the Government to note that 2025 has been the worst year on record for UK wildfires, with Dorset seeing over 900 of them. Disposable barbecues have been the initial cause of many, so we are calling for a ban on their sale to protect our precious landscape, people and wildlife. The petition states: The petition of residents of the constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole Declares that there is a growing threat of wildfires across Dorset and the UK; further declares that disposable barbecues have been the initial cause of multiple wildfires in the UK; and further that the sale of disposable barbecues should be banned to reduce the number of wildfires that will occur in the UK in the future. The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to introduce legislation to ban the sale of disposable barbecues.
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