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Animal Experiments: Shellfish

Commons · Question 24855 · Tabled 20 Jan 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 28 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Sarah Champion

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the timetable is for the Animals in Science Committee to conclude its work on future options for the regulation of the use of decapod crustaceans in scientific research.

Answer

Answered by Dan Jarvis, 28 Jan 2025

The Home Office will be guided by decisions made under the Animal Welfare Act regarding any consideration as to whether decapod crustaceans are regulated under the Animals (Scientific Procures) Act.The Home Office does not require additional advice from t...