Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 November 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: When he will publish the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee's report on their first visit to PLSD Porton Down.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he will publish the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee's report on its first visit to the protection and life sciences division, Porton Down. [3966] Mr. Arbuthnot: The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, which was set up in July this year, has now visited all the establishments in the Department which conduct experiments involving animals. The committee intends to submit a report to my Department's chief scientific adviser next month and I would expect publication early in the new year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3966; 285 c503W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Animal welfare Chemical and biological warfare Animal experiments Animal Welfare Advisory Committee