Written question asked by Alan Meale (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 January 1997. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 January 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: How many project licences issued since 1st June 1994 under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 are still valid for the use of non-purpose bred greyhounds in research. - (Holding answer 17 January 1997).

Answer: Mr. Meale: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many project licences issued since 1 June 1994 under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 are still valid for the use of non-purpose-bred greyhounds in research. [11299] Mr. Sackville: [holding answer 17 January 1997]: One-for the study of osteoarthritis in greyhounds. The six dogs were purchased by the establishment concerned to form a control group and were used solely for blood sampling purposes.

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