Question reference: S5W-32234
- Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, MSP for Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 1 October 2020
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 29 October 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to a public health campaign ahead of (a) Hallowe’en and (b) Bonfire Night to ensure that the (i) COVID-19 guidance is adhered to and (ii) emergency services are not overwhelmed.
Answer
The Scottish Government is developing a campaign to run in advance of Halloween and Bonfire Night, detailing how children and families can celebrate both days safely. The campaign will highlight activities that can be enjoyed within the current Covid restrictions.
In addition, the Scottish Government will run public awareness and safety campaigns in advance of Bonfire Night, to highlight the impact that the private use of fireworks can have on people, animals and emergency services; along with fireworks safety information and advice on how to report fireworks misuse.