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Animal Experiments

Commons · Question 57325 · Tabled 4 Jun 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his planned timeline is for phasing out the use of animal testing for regulatory and research purposes.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 9 Jun 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...