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Animal Experiments: Research

Commons · Question 127638 · Tabled 15 Apr 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 24 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Policy paper: “Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods”, published on 11 November 2025, w

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 24 Apr 2026

The delivery of the commitment to Enable funders to ensure thorough scrutiny of animal research in funding decisions is led by UKRI and will create positive incentives for research proposal applicants to develop and implement alternatives to animal use.UK...