Fireworks: Safety

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy written question – answered at on 9 November 2020.

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Photo of Stuart Anderson Stuart Anderson Conservative, Wolverhampton South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that fireworks are used safely in (a) private homes and (b) commercial settings (i) on 5 November and (ii) during the traditional firework period.

Photo of Paul Scully Paul Scully Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy), Minister of State (London)

There is a comprehensive regulatory framework in place for fireworks to reduce the risks to people and disturbance to animals. Existing legislation controls the sale, availability and use of fireworks, as well as setting a curfew and noise limit.

In order to further promote the safe and considerate use of fireworks, we launched a public awareness campaign on fireworks on 20 October, where we have partnered with stakeholders including animal welfare organisations and retail bodies.

People must follow the national coronavirus restrictions or those relevant in their local area. Information on the national and local COVID alert levels across the UK can be found on the GOV.UK website.

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