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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by David Leslie Taylor (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 14 December 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.


Topical Questions

Question
The number of procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 continues to rise, with 4 million sentient beings the target that we see each year. Is the Home Secretary happy with the effectiveness of the legislation? The policy of reduction, refinement and replacement is clearly not working. What alternatives might there be?
Answer

We have a policy of reduction and ensuring that we do not license unnecessary animal procedures. We do not have an upper cap on such procedures, however, and it is important that each application is considered in the proper way on the science available.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
502 c637-8 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Animal experiments Cameras Norfolk Speed limits
Link
View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk