Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

What the timetable is for new rolling stock for Midland Main Line to (a) be delivered and (b) enter service.

Tabled: 16 April 2018Answered: 19 April 2018

Asked by

Mr Clive Betts

LabourSheffield South East

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Feryal Clark)

The Government remain committed to ending the use of all animals, including dogs, in scientific procedures, replacing them with modern, human-relevant technologies. Our long-term goal, as set out in our 2024 manifesto commitment, is to phase out animal testing entirely. As my hon. Friend said, we will publish a detailed road map this year alongside convening roundtables with researchers, industry and animal welfare organisations to ensure that we achieve that and hit the target.