Written Question·Home Office·UIN 120796

Animal Experiments: Licensing

Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Bob Blackman

ConservativeHarrow East

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, between 1 January 2021-31 December 2025, under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, how many 'service' licences were granted for multiple generic projects.

Answer

Sarah Jones
To obtain this information would exceed the disproportionate cost threshold.The Home Office will only grant licences where it is satisfied that the statutory requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 have been met, including that the wo...

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