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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will review the effectiveness of legislation on fireworks in protecting the welfare of animals.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will review the effectiveness of legislation on fireworks in protecting the welfare of animals.
HM Government takes the issues associated with the sale and use of fireworks seriously. There is a comprehensive regulatory framework already in place for fireworks which aims to strike the right balance for people to enjoy fireworks, whilst aiming to reduce risks and disturbances to the welfare of animals. Information on how to use fireworks responsibly can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/staying-safe-with-fireworks.
It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to cause an animal unnecessary suffering - and this includes through the misuse of fireworks. Users of fireworks need to use them responsibly and be aware of animals close by, and those found guilty of causing animals unnecessary suffering can face up to five years’ imprisonment.
A number of animal welfare organisations also provide advice and guidance for pet owners on how to keep their animals safe around fireworks.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether the Government plans to ban the sale of fireworks to the public.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether the Government plans to ban the sale of fireworks to the public.
The Government has no plans to ban the sale of fireworks to the public.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he plans to review legislation in place on fireworks.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he plans to review legislation in place on fireworks.
There is a comprehensive regulatory framework already in place for fireworks. The Government’s aim is to strike the right balance for people to enjoy fireworks, whilst aiming to reduce risks and disturbances to people, animals, and property.
The Government has no current plans to place further restrictions on the sale of fireworks to the public.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations her Department has had from animal welfare organisations regarding the sale and use of fireworks. - Inc ref to Protection of Animals Act 1919.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what representations her Department has had from animal welfare organisations regarding the sale and use of fireworks. - Inc ref to Protection of Animals Act 1919.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions her Department has had with fireworks retailers regarding the period in which fireworks can be sold.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions her Department has had with fireworks retailers regarding the period in which fireworks can be sold.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions her Department has had with fireworks manufacturers regarding the banning of aerial bangers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what discussions her Department has had with fireworks manufacturers regarding the banning of aerial bangers.