Animal Experiments: Inspections
Commons · Question 25207 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Joshua Reynolds
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the effectiveness and independence of the Animals in Science Regulation Unit in overseeing licensed establishments under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1
Answer
Answered by Sarah Jones, 9 Sep 2026
The Home Office keeps the effectiveness of the Animals in Science Regulation Unit under review. The Home Office has expanded the inspectorate, introduced additional expertise in data analysis and quality management, and is developing a revised, risk-based...