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Animal Experiments

Asked by Saqib BhattiConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 8 October 2024UIN 5672

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he will prioritise phasing out testing on protected species when phasing 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”. This includes all animals protected by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, including those with special protection.

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