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...