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...