Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 1046

Animal Experiments

Tabled: 22 July 2024
Answered: 30 July 2024

Question

Saqib Bhatti

ConservativeMeriden and Solihull East

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to commission an impact assessment on the proposed phasing out of animal testing.

Answer

Feryal Clark
The Government has committed to partnering with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the requirements for phasing out of animal testing. Any policy changes as a result of this work will be assessed appropriately.