Question follow-through · 16479

Animal Welfare: Fireworks

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with charities and advocacy groups on the impact of fireworks on (a) wild animals and (b) pets.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
27 Nov 2024
Target answer date
29 Nov 2024
Answer
2 Dec 2024 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 27 Nov 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with charities and advocacy groups on the impact of fireworks on (a) wild animals and (b) pets.

  2. 29 Nov 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 2 Dec 2024

    Answer published

    The Department regularly engages with stakeholders on a wide range of issues. Government officials intend to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities to gather evidence on issues with and impacts of fireworks, including on animal welfare. Off...

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