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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 24 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


MBR Acres: Animal Welfare

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department last checked conditions at Marshall BioResources in Huntingdon.

Answer

The Animals in Science Regulation Unit conducts both announced and unannounced audits to ensure establishments compliance with the terms of their licences, the Code of Practice and with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA). Each establishment that holds specially protected species, such as dogs, will be audited at least once every year. All other establishments will receive an audit at least every three years.

ASPA provides protections for animals bred in the UK for use in scientific procedures. All establishments licenced to breed protected animals under ASPA are required to comply with the published Code of Practice, which sets out standards for the appropriate care and accommodation of animals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33153
Session
2024-26
Related items
MBR Acres: Animal Welfare
Thursday, 13 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Animal welfare Inspections MBR Acres
Link
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