Policy paper

Offensive Weapons Act 2019 Section 31 grant to Trading Standards

The grant meets the new burdens on Local Authority Trading Standards in England and Wales by the sales and delivery provisions for corrosive products.

Applies to England and Wales

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Section 31 grant to local authorities in England and Wales for 2022 to 2023 and 2023 to 2024. Supports local authorities in England and Wales to meet the new burdens and additional costs imposed on their Trading Standards Authorities as the enforcing agencies for the sales and delivery legislative measures relating to corrosive products within the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.

Published 10 April 2024