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Animal Experiments

Asked by Iqbal MohamedIndependentDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 126489

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she has taken to implement the Replacing animals in science strategy.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

The strategy sets out a long‑term, cross‑government programme to accelerate the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, with clear delivery responsibilities assigned across government and partner organisations. Those responsible have begun delivery and the inaugural meeting of the cross‑government ministerial group established to oversee implementation has taken place. Several commitments, including the establishment of a preclinical translational models hub, are already well advanced. The Government plans to publish a delivery update, including key performance indicators, later in 2026.

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