Animal Experiments
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will conduct an impact assessment of his plans to phase out animal testing.
Answered by Feryal Clark
The Government has committed to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal. We are currently engaging with partners from sectors with interests in animal science as to how we will take this commitment forward. This will include consideration of how the impact of any actions will be assessed.
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