Written questions

Animal Experiments

Commons · Question 28929 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record

Answered 21 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Alex Mayer

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the use of animals in scientific procedures undertaken to meet regulatory requirements outside the UK and EU.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 21 Sep 2026

We are supporting the development, validation and international acceptance of alternative methods, including through the forthcoming UK Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (UKCVAM), engagement with international regulators and participation i...