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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Friday, 24 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Animal Experiments: Research

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Policy paper: “Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods”, published on 11 November 2025, what progress has she made in strengthening the commitment of journal editors to publishing research using alternative methods without requiring comparison with an animal model.

Answer

The delivery of the commitment to strengthen the commitment of journal editors to publishing research using alternative methods sits with NC3Rs.

As set out in the strategy, this work will be initiated at the start of 2027. To support this, NC3Rs will launch their DRIVER (Designing and Reporting In Vitro Experiments Responsibly) recommendations that underpin improved experimental design and reporting of in vitro studies in 2026.

The Government will publish a delivery update, alongside key performance indicators on progress across all elements of the strategy, later in 2026.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127654
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
Animal experiments Research
Link
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