What action it plans to take in order to mitigate any distress and injury caused to animals during the prolonged period of firework use on …

The sale, supply and safety of fireworks are consumer protection matters and, as such, are reserved. The Scottish Executive and the Scottish Fire Service fully support the DTI's annual Firework Safety Campaign. In 2001, the DTI's Firework Safety Toolkit was issued to fire brigades across Scotland. Brigades distributed the toolkit, including safety posters and leaflets, to schools. Additionally, brigades took further action which they considered essential to raise awareness of bonfire and firework safety issues in their local areas.