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MBR Acres: Dogs

Commons · Question 17916 · Tabled 10 Jul 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 20 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether any inspections were undertaken by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit following reports concerning the welfare of dogs during the recent period of extreme temperatures at MBR Acres.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 20 Jul 2026

On 10 July 2026, the Animals in Science Regulation Unit carried out an announced visit to MBR Acres to inspect compliance with the requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) following the recent period of high temperatures in Grea...