Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 107514

Fireworks: Sussex

Tabled: 21 January 2026
Answered: 30 January 2026

Question

Josh Babarinde

Liberal DemocratEastbourne

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

Ian Murray
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...

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