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Written question asked by Peter Bottomley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2024. It was answered by Andrew Griffith (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Medicine: Research

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of hosting a global summit on human-specific technologies for scientists and policymakers to discuss the transition to these methodologies.

Answer

The UK works closely with international partners and key organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to promote the development and uptake of animal replacement technologies. There are currently no plans to host a summit on the matter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27238
Session
2023-24
Subjects
International cooperation Medicine Technology Research
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk