Written questions

Fireworks: Animal Welfare

Commons · Question 92722 · Tabled 19 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 26 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with veterinary organisations on the effects of fireworks noise on dogs and companion animals in (a) rural constituencies and (b) West Dorset constituency.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 26 Nov 2025

No assessment has been made of the potential impact of unregulated fireworks use on animal welfare, or merits of restricting sales of high-noise fireworks. Building on the work of my predecessor, I will continue to engage with stakeholders, including vete...