Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 March 1990. It was answered by Peter Lloyd (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 March 1990 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Written question

Question

What reasons Home Office ascribes to increase in no of experiments performed on animals in respect of safety tests for environmental pollution, substances used in agriculture, in industry, in the household, food additives, cosmetics & toiletries, & alcohol research between 1987 & 1988; & what steps HO plans to reduce no of such experiments. - Includes refs to Cm 743 & HC 182 1989/90.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

170 c105W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Animal experiments Licensing Safety Testing