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Written question asked by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Monday, 21 October 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.

LPT Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology: Animal Experiments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether any Government Departments or agencies (a) have sponsored and (b) are sponsoring any research at the Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology contract animal testing facility in Germany.

Answer

The delivery of the animals in science regulatory framework provides oversight, rigour and scrutiny. The HO publishes guidance and a code of practice on the housing and care that explain how the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) is administered and enforced.

Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) inspection programme is a cornerstone for the protection of animals used for experimental or other scientific procedures. Home Office Inspectors undertake visits, within a risk-based framework, to all establishments licensed to breed or supply animals, or to carry out regulated procedures on animals under the ASPA in Great Britain, to inspect the welfare, health and environment of the animals at the facility. All inspectors are veterinary or medical professionals.

The Home Office does not sponsor research relating to animals used in science.

The Home Office does not hold information requested with regards to exported animals.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
612
Session
2019-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Animal experiments Germany LPT Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Link
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