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Written question asked by Anna Gelderd (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Animal Experiments: Licensing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many licences have been granted for experiments using (a) dogs,(b) cats and (c) primates since 4 July 2025.

Answer

Since 4 July 2025 to the present day, no new project licences have been granted that authorise the use of dogs, cats or primates under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67754
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Animal experiments Licensing Dogs Primates Cats
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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