Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of consumer fireworks on animal welfare.

The Government recognises that people hold a range of views on consumer fireworks, including their impacts on people, animals and local communities, as well as their importance to businesses and to cultural and religious celebrations. The regulatory framework is kept under review, and I will continue to engage with business, consumer groups and charities to inform future policy decisions, including discussions on the appropriate maximum permitted noise level and impact on animal welfare.