Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 114498

Animal Experiments

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Adrian Ramsay

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she had with companies involved in activities authorised by a licence under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in 2025.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan

The Department does not hold records on whether companies it engages with are authorised under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Minister Vallance has held meetings with Contract Research Organisations (CROs) on 18 July 2025, 17 September 2025...

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