Written questions

Animal Experiments: Dogs

Commons · Question 11617 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will take steps to reduce the number of canines used in scientific trials..

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 30 Jun 2026

The Government is committed to reducing the use of animals in science, including dogs, through our Replacing Animals in Science strategy, which supports the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. The UK’s legal framework already requir...