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Written question asked by Jimmy Wray (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, whether the number of experiments on animals has increased since 1997; what the average number of animals used has been in each year since 1997; and what plans she has to reduce the number of animals used in experimentation. - Will write.
Answer

Mr. Wray: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the number of experiments on animals has increased since 1997; what the average number of animals used has been in each year since 1997; and what plans she has to reduce the number of animals used in experimentation. [136143] Caroline Flint: I have been asked to reply. I will write to my hon Friend and place a copy of my letter in the Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
136143; 413 c971W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Animals Animal experiments
Link
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