Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 10 November 2023.
Lord Black of Brentwood
Conservative
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made any studies about the impact of domestic firework use on domestic animals, including cats and dogs; and, if not, whether they will commission one.
Lord Benyon
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to cause unnecessary suffering to an animal, and this includes through the misuse of fireworks. Users of fireworks need to use them responsibly and be aware of animals close by, and those found guilty of causing animals unnecessary suffering can face up to five years’ imprisonment. We have no current plans to commission any studies on the impact of domestic firework use on domestic animals.
Yes2 people think so
No8 people think not
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