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Animal Experiments

Commons · Question 47416 · Tabled 23 Apr 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of replacing experiments on animals with non-animal methods.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 28 Apr 2025

The Labour Manifesto commits to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal. While it is not yet possible to replace all animal use due to the complexity of biologi...