However, it suggested that the government restrict the number of private firework displays at celebrations like birthdays or weddings and collaborate with local authorities to establish a lower maximum noise level in consultation with animal welfare specialists.
A representative for the Department for Business and Trade told CNN Thursday, “We are sad to hear of the death of Roxie the panda and our thoughts are with the team who cared for her at Edinburgh Zoo.”
“This season, we launched a new fireworks safety campaign to help people use them safely and appropriately because we strive to keep pets and the public safe.”
Siobhian Brown, Scotland’s minister of community safety, told CNN in a statement that she has written to the UK government asking for a meeting.
“To discuss what more can be done on fireworks regulations,” but that the Scottish government lacks the authority to fully address the problem.
