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Animal Experiments

Commons · Question 4874 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 8 Jun 2026

The Government is working to strengthen international collaboration on the validation and acceptance of alternative methods, including engagement with regulators and international forums. As part of this, we are exploring opportunities to convene internat...