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Animal Experiments

Asked by Alex MayerLabourDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 114753

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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to coordinate policy on the development, validation and uptake of non-animal methods.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

The Department is working closely with colleagues across Government to strengthen coordination on the development, validation and uptake of non‑animal methods. The first cross‑departmental ministerial meeting on the delivery of the strategy is scheduled to take place next month and will provide a formal mechanism to drive progress and ensure alignment across policy areas.

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