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Publication - Consultation analysis

Fireworks in Scotland: analysis of responses to consultation

Published
4 October 2019
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Part of
Arts, culture and sport, Law and order
ISBN
9781839602276

Summary of key themes to emerge from the consultation to gather the public's views on the use and regulation of fireworks in Scotland.

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Annex 2 - Results at closed questions by respondent type

Table 2: Question 1 - What is the main way you typically enjoy and experience fireworks?
Attend a small private event hosted by you or someone else Attend a locally organised event with less than 500 people attending Attend a large public organised event with more than 500 people attending Do not attend firework events Other Not Answered Grand Total
Organisations:
Animal-related third sector or community group 3 8 3 5 19
Animal-related private sector 1 3 1 5
Community council 1 5 6 4 2 1 19
Community group 3 2 2 2 9
Community safety organisation 1 1 2
Community-based firework display 2 2
Emergency Service 1 1
Firework events company 1 1
Fireworks professional or representative body 3 3
Fireworks retailer or supplier 1 3 1 5
Local authority 2 4 1 4 4 15
Professional or representative body 1 3 4
Third sector - non animal-related 2 2
Young peoples' group or service 3 1 1 5
Other 1 2 1 2 6

Table 2 continues on next page.

Table 2 (continued): Question 1 - What is the main way you typically enjoy and experience fireworks?
Attend a small private event hosted by you or someone else Attend a locally organised event with less than 500 people attending Attend a large public organised event with more than 500 people attending Do not attend firework events Other Not Answered Grand Total
Total organisations 6 13 19 22 19 19 98
% of organisations answering 8% 16% 24% 28% 24%
Individuals 870 2,638 3,979 8,236 472 127 16,322
% of individuals answering 5% 16% 25% 51% 3%
All respondents 876 2,651 3,998 8,258 491 146 16,420
% of all respondents 5% 16% 24% 50% 3% 1%
% of all those answering 5% 16% 25% 51% 3%
Table 3: Question 2 - Would you say that fireworks form an important part of celebration events for you?
Yes No Not Answered Grand Total
Organisations:
Animal-related third sector or community group 2 12 5 19
Animal-related private sector 5 5
Community council 8 10 1 19
Community group 6 3 9
Community safety organisation 2 2
Community-based firework display 1 1 2
Emergency Service 1 1
Firework events company 1 1
Fireworks professional or representative body 3 3
Fireworks retailer or supplier 4 1 5
Local authority 6 4 5 15
Professional or representative body 1 3 4
Third sector - non animal-related 2 2
Young peoples' group or service 4 1 5
Other 3 1 2 6
Total organisations 32 44 22 98
% of organisations answering 42% 58%
Individuals 2,580 13,667 75 16,322
% of individuals answering 16% 84%
All respondents 2,612 13,711 97 16,420
% of all respondents 16% 84% 1%
% of all those answering 16% 84%
Table 4: Question 3 - Have you been affected by fireworks being used in an irresponsible or unsafe way?
Yes No Not Answered Grand Total
Organisations:
Animal-related third sector or community group 15 1 3 19
Animal-related private sector 4 1 5
Community council 13 4 2 19
Community group 4 5 9
Community safety organisation 2 2
Community-based firework display 1 1 2
Emergency Service 1 1
Firework events company 1 1
Fireworks professional or representative body 3 3
Fireworks retailer or supplier 4 1 5
Local authority 6 5 4 15
Professional or representative body 1 1 2 4
Third sector - non animal-related 1 1 2
Young peoples' group or service 3 2 5
Other 1 3 2 6
Total organisations 53 28 17 98
% of organisations answering 65% 35%
Individuals 11,297 4,942 83 16,322
% of individuals answering 70% 30%
All respondents 11,350 4,970 100 16,420
% of all respondents 69% 30% 1%
% of all those answering 70% 30%
Table 5: Question 4 - Do you think there should be more controls over the sale of fireworks?
Yes No Not Answered Grand Total
Organisations:
Animal-related third sector or community group 17 2 19
Animal-related private sector 5 5
Community council 15 3 1 19
Community group 7 2 9
Community safety organisation 1 1 2
Community-based firework display 2 2
Emergency Service 1 1
Firework events company 1 1
Fireworks professional or representative body 2 1 3
Fireworks retailer or supplier 5 5
Local authority 10 4 1 15
Professional or representative body 2 1 1 4
Third sector - non animal-related 1 1 2
Young peoples' group or service 5 5
Other 4 1 1 6
Total organisations 71 20 7 98
% of organisations answering 78% 22%
Individuals 15,359 899 64 16,322
% of individuals answering 94% 6%
All respondents 15,430 919 71 16,420
% of all respondents 94% 6% 0%
% of all those answering 94% 6%
Table 6: Question 5 - What are your views on banning the sale of fireworks to the public in Scotland?
Yes, I would welcome a ban on the sale of fireworks. No, I would not welcome a ban on the sale of fireworks. Unsure Not Answered Grand Total
Organisations:
Animal-related third sector or community group 11 3 4 1 19
Animal-related private sector 5 5
Community council 11 7 1 19
Community group 4 4 1 9
Community safety organisation 2 2
Community-based firework display 1 1 2
Emergency Service 1 1
Firework events company 1 1
Fireworks professional or representative body 2 1 3
Fireworks retailer or supplier 5 5
Local authority 2 6 6 1 15
Professional or representative body 2 2 4
Third sector - non animal-related 1 1 2
Young peoples' group or service 2 3 5
Other 2 2 2 6
Total organisations 36 38 15 9 98
% of organisations answering 40% 43% 17%
Individuals 14,126 1,535 603 58 16,322
% of individuals answering 87% 9% 4%
All respondents 14,162 1,573 618 67 16,420
% of all respondents 86% 10% 4% 0%
% of all those answering 87% 10% 4%
Table 7: Question 6 - Do you think there should be more controls on how fireworks can be used in Scotland?
Yes No Not Answered Grand Total
Organisations:
Animal-related third sector or community group 17 2 19
Animal-related private sector 5 5
Community council 13 5 1 19
Community group 7 2 9
Community safety organisation 1 1 2
Community-based firework display 1 1 2
Emergency Service 1 1
Firework events company 1 1
Fireworks professional or representative body 1 2 3
Fireworks retailer or supplier 5 5
Local authority 8 6 1 15
Professional or representative body 3 1 4
Third sector - non animal-related 2 2
Young peoples' group or service 4 1 5
Other 4 1 1 6
Total organisations 66 24 8 98
% of organisations answering 73% 27%
Individuals 14,944 1,256 122 16,322
% of individuals answering 92% 8%
All respondents 15,010 1,280 130 16,420
% of all respondents 92% 8% 1%
% of all those answering 92% 8%
Table 8: Question 10 - Do you think that there should be more controls to make sure animals are not caused unnecessary suffering because of the use of fireworks?
Yes No Not Answered Grand Total
Organisations:
Animal-related third sector or community group 18 1 19
Animal-related private sector 5 5
Community council 12 5 2 19
Community group 6 3 9
Community safety organisation 1 1 2
Community-based firework display 2 2
Emergency Service 1 1
Firework events company 1 1
Fireworks professional or representative body 3 3
Fireworks retailer or supplier 4 1 5
Local authority 11 2 2 15
Professional or representative body 1 1 2 4
Third sector - non animal-related 2 2
Young peoples' group or service 5 5
Other 3 1 2 6
Total organisations 67 17 14 98
% of organisations answering 80% 20%
Individuals 15,020 1,130 172 16,322
% of individuals answering 93% 7%
All respondents 15,087 1,147 186 16,420
% of all respondents 92% 7% 1%
% of all those answering 93% 7%

Contact

Email: fireworksconsultation@gov.scot

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