Written questions

Animal Experiments: Research

Commons · Question 49192 · Tabled 29 Apr 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 8 May 2025

Question

Asked by Clive Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of transitioning to animal free medical research methods on public health.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 8 May 2025

The Labour Manifesto commits to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”.Recent developments in technology, in particular cell biology, organoids and AI, promise a step-change in the utili...