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...