Animal Experiments: Research
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Policy paper: “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 providing foundational 3Rs training in alternative methods to all PhD students and early career scientists.
Answered by Kanishka Narayan
The delivery of the commitment to provide foundational 3Rs training is led by the NC3Rs. NC3Rs is developing plans in collaboration with their Board on how to expand their existing PhD student and early career researcher training so that it is accessible to all scientists who are embarking on careers using animals and alternative methods.
The Government will publish a delivery update, alongside key performance indicators on progress across all elements of the strategy, later in 2026.
Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →