Written questions

Fireworks: Regulation

Commons · Question 93971 · Tabled 24 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 1 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Lizzi Collinge

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential merits of limiting the permitted dates for consumer use of fireworks in order to reduce distress to animals and to people.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 1 Dec 2025

No assessment has been made of the potential merits of limiting the permitted dates for consumer use of fireworks. However, the Government is continuing to engage with stakeholders including consumer groups and charities to gather evidence on the issues o...