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Animal Experiments

Commons · Question 14914 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Christine Jardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when she plans to set out a timetable for phasing out animal testing where alternatives are viable.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 10 Jul 2026

The Government’s Replacing Animals in Science strategy sets out a long-term, science-led approach to reducing reliance on animal testing. Where validated alternatives are available, existing legislation already requires them to be used in place of animals...