Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Make it illegal to buy or sell nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
There are far too many cases where young people have ended up in hospital, or even died, after taking nitrous oxide.
We believe this gas should be banned, so it cannot legally be bought or sold in the UK.
We believe this gas should be banned, so it cannot legally be bought or sold in the UK.
Many children see nitrous oxide as safe and legal, and far too many end up being admitted to hospital after inhaling nitrous oxide.
An outright ban would make it clear that this gas is dangerous, and should help tackle its use by children.
An outright ban would make it clear that this gas is dangerous, and should help tackle its use by children.
Timeline
| 12 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Apr 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
12 Oct 2022
Closed
12 Apr 2023
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.