Written questions

Fireworks: Mental Health

Commons · Question 84686 · Tabled 23 Oct 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 6 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Imran Hussain

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has been made of the potential impact of fireworks on people with (a) PTSD, (b) autism, and (c) sensory processing conditions; and if he will set out the steps his De

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 6 Nov 2025

We recognise that fireworks can cause distress for some people, including those with post-traumatic stress disorder, autism, and sensory processing conditions. Information and advice is available at the following two links: https://combatstress.org.uk/tip...