Written questions

Medicine: Research

Commons · Question 21416 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record

Answered 3 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of greater partnerships between the NHS and medical researchers on developing non-animal methods for scientific testing.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 3 Sep 2026

The Government recognises the important role that collaboration between the NHS, researchers and industry can play in accelerating the development of life sciences innovations. Through the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, we are supporting partnersh...