Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 July 1997. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Friday, 18 July 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: How many laboratories the Animals Procedures Committee has visited since 1986; and on what dates.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many laboratories the Animal Procedures Committee has visited since 1986; and on what dates. [8683] Mr. Howarth: Historical information is not available but in the last year Members representing the Committee have visited three laboratories. These visits were made on 20 November 1996, 5 March 1997 and 5 June 1997 and will be discussed in the Committee's annual reports for the relevant years. Two more visits are planned for this year, one to an establishment designated as a breeder and supplier of laboratory animals and one to another laboratory.

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