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Motion · S6M-01956 · 3 Nov 2021

Remember, Remember, Scotland's Animals

Lodged by Christine Grahame Standard Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the impact on animals of fireworks, particularly around 5 November, with the Scottish SPCA reportedly attending 184 incidents in the last five years involving fireworks, of which a third were between 1 October and 5 November every year; understands that, in addition, many more animals, including pets, livestock and wildlife, suffer stress and anxiety caused by the sight and sound of fireworks; notes that the Scottish SPCA and others have welcomed the recent changes to the law in Scotland, which mean that, on 5 November, fireworks can only be set off by the general public between 6pm and 12 midnight, and on other days between 6pm and 11pm, with the exception of certain dates; encourages the public to behave responsibly with fireworks and to heed the #FireworkSafety campaign, which is a collaborative effort involving the Scottish SPCA, Scottish Government, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Scotland and many other organisations, to educate people on how to celebrate safely; further encourages anyone who owns animals to make sure they are prepared and have a plan for 5 November, which can be supported by the information and educational materials on the Scottish SPCA website, and hopes that celebrations this year are able to pass without significant incident.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.