Written question asked by John McAllion (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 March 1994. It was answered by Charles Wardle (Conservative) on Friday, 11 March 1994 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

If he will make it his policy that no species of octopus other than octopus vulgaris should be used for scientific procedures in Great Britain which might cause pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm. - (Holding answer 8 March 1994).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

239 c415-6W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Abuse Animals Animal experiments Octopuses