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Animal Experiments: Shellfish

Commons · Question 48656 · Tabled 28 Apr 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 7 May 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to reduce animal testing on decapod crustaceans in scientific research.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 7 May 2025

The Labour Manifesto includes a commitment to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal.The Government will publish a strategy to support the development, validat...