Animal Experiments: Inspections
Commons · Question 113972 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Ruth Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a reduction in the number of unannounced audits by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit of establishments licensed under the Animals (Scientif
Answer
Answered by Sarah Jones, 2 Mar 2026
As part of a structured programme of reform, the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) is increasing the number of veterinary and medical inspectors from an average of 14.5 in 2023 to 22 in March 2026. This provides additional specialist resource to u...