Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ban sky lanterns.

Research from 2013 showed that, whilst the overall environmental impact of sky lanterns was minor, they could pose a significant fire risk. Stakeholders have reported the risks have subsequently risen, and, as a result, we are commissioning new research to understand the risk they pose. This is expected in due course, and will allow for the Government to consider what further action might be justified.