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New group to discuss tighter restrictions on fireworks
The group will present its final recommendations to ministers in summer 2020.

Review follows overwhelming public support for change

A new group which aims to consider current legislation around the use of fireworks in Scotland, has announced its membership.

The Firework Review group – which includes the BVA, the Scottish SPCA, Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA), and many other key organisations – has been created following the launch of the Scottish government’s Fireworks Action Plan ‘Promoting the Safe and Appropriate Use of Fireworks in Scotland’.

The action plan outlines a number of planned activities from the Scottish government with the goal of creating tighter restrictions on fireworks and improving firework safety in Scotland. These activities include running awareness campaigns; discussing current and future legislation with the UK Government and supporting publicly organised displays and local communities.

In a public consultation conducted as part of the action plan, 92 per cent of people felt that there should be tighter controls on the use of fireworks, and 93 per cent wanted to see stricter regulations to reduce the unnecessary suffering that animals experience as a result of fireworks.

Planned to be in operation for up to nine months, the group will discuss available options to restrict the use of fireworks on public property and the times at which they can be let off. Presenting its final recommendations to ministers in summer 2020.

Community safety minister Ash Denham, who launched the Fireworks Action Plan, commented: “I am delighted to announce membership of the review group which will now consider how best to use the powers at our disposal to ensure fireworks are used safely and do not cause harm, distress or serious injury.

“The results of both our public consultation and national survey demonstrate overwhelming public support for a change in how fireworks are sold and used, and this group will have a vital role in informing our approach.”

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.