Written questions

Fireworks: Sussex

Commons · Question 107514 · Tabled 21 Jan 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 30 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Josh Babarinde

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Bonfire Societies and their organised events on the economy in Sussex.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 30 Jan 2026

While DCMS recognises the value of the Bonfire Societies and their organised events to their community, no formal assessment has been made on their potential impact on the economy in Sussex. However, DCMS acknowledges that such events act as drivers of re...