Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Animal Welfare: Fireworks
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of including measures relating to fireworks’ impact on animals in her Department’s Animal Welfare Strategy.
- Answer
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On 22 December, the Government published our new animal welfare strategy. This strategy sets out the UK Government’s priorities for England, focusing on the changes and improvements we aim to achieve by 2030.
The Government continues to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities to gather evidence on the issues and impacts of fireworks, including on animal welfare.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 104060
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
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House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Fireworks
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