Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 85272

Animal Welfare: Fireworks

Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

LabourSlough

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has been made of the potential impact of fireworks on the welfare of (a) livestock and (b) pets.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
No specific assessment has been made of the potential impact of fireworks on animal welfare. However, the Government is continuing to engage with animal welfare stakeholders, businesses, consumer groups and charities on the impacts of fireworks, to inform...

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