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Animal Experiments

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 125652

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what progress has she made in increasing private investment in alternative methods to boost innovation and growth.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

Delivery of increasing private investment is led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the commitment to increase investment in alternative methods.

The strategy sets out a long‑term, cross‑government programme to accelerate the development, validation and uptake of non‑animal methods. Officials are engaging regularly with representatives from the chemicals, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries to discuss opportunities to accelerate adoption, address barriers to uptake and support collaboration between industry, regulators and the research base.

The Government will publish a delivery update, alongside key performance indicators on progress across all elements of the strategy, later in 2026.

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