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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 16 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 March 2010. It was answered by Meg Hillier (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010 on behalf of the Home Office.


Animal Experiments

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many animals of each species were used in scientific procedures (a) commissioned directly by his Department and (b) otherwise undertaken pursuant to decisions taken by his Department in the most recent year for which figures are available.
Answer

In 2009, a total of 170 animals were used in scientific procedures commissioned directly or otherwise by the Home Office, comprising 120 mice, 38 guinea pigs and 12 mini pigs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c675W; 323214
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Animal experiments Home Office
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk