Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
MBR Acres
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the potential closure of MBR Acres in Wyton Cambridgeshire on the UK pharmaceutical industry.
- Answer
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The Government continues to support MBR as a vital part of the system, helping sustain a strong pharmaceutical sector and life sciences ecosystem, while also looking to reduce animal testing where scientifically viable. The Government is committed to supporting non-animal alternatives and will publish a strategy to support their development, validation, and adoption later this year.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 63169
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Closures Animal experiments Drugs MBR Acres
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- 2025-09-05 23:37:37 +0100
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