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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 November 1999. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 November 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make it his policy to repeal section 24 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Answer

Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make it his policy to repeal section 24 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. [99122] Mr. Mike O'Brien: Under the proposals for the Freedom of Information Bill, we will review all statutory bars on the disclosure of information, including section 24 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. No decision has yet been taken on whether to repeal or amend section 24.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99122; 339 c77W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Disclosure of information Animal experiments
Legislation
Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986