Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 89247

Animal Welfare: Fireworks

Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025

Question

Alex Ballinger

LabourHalesowen

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken to help limit the impact of fireworks on (a) pets, (b) livestock and (c) other animals.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
The Government is continuing to engage with animal welfare stakeholders, businesses, consumer groups and charities on the impacts of fireworks, to inform any future action.