Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 14915
Animal Experiments
Tabled: 1 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026
Question
Christine Jardine
Liberal Democrat — Edinburgh West
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of setting annual targets for reducing the number of instances of animal testing.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Government has considered the importance of measuring progress in reducing reliance on animals in science. However, it is not yet possible to replace all animal use due to the complexity of biological systems and ongoing regulatory requirements. Any r...
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