Written questions

Animal Experiments: Primates

Commons · Question 12655 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 6 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Bob Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to project 4 titled Neural mechanisms of cognition listed in the non-technical summaries for project licences granted between January and March 2026 requiring retrospective assessment,

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 6 Jul 2026

This project, among other research, sits within the Government’s broader strategy to support research that advances the understanding of major public health challenges. The expected scientific benefits of this work include improving understanding of how b...