Publication - Consultation analysis
Fireworks in Scotland: analysis of responses to consultation
Summary of key themes to emerge from the consultation to gather the public's views on the use and regulation of fireworks in Scotland.
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% | ||