Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing firework control zones to help protect vulnerable (a) people and (b) animals.

The Government's intention has always been to minimise any negative impact of fireworks and we support their considerate use, reducing the risks and disturbances to individuals, animals, and property.

To achieve this, a comprehensive regulatory framework exists for fireworks. Enforcement mechanisms are in place to tackle situations when fireworks are misused and penalties for fireworks-related offences can include imprisonment or an unlimited fine.

The Government continues to monitor the situation and engage with stakeholders to listen to and understand their views on a range of issues. However, we have no plans to introduce firework control zones at this time.