Written question asked by Laura Kyrke-Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Animal Experiments
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to encourage collaboration between (a) industry, (b) researchers, (c) civil society and (d) the public on the most effective non-animal approaches to scientific research.
- Answer
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The Labour Manifesto commits to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”, which is a long-term goal.
The government will publish a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods later this year which will outline how we will encourage collaboration between stakeholders, including industry, researchers, animal welfare organisations and civil society.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 84105
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Animal experiments Research Science
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- 2025-10-27 14:11:04 +0000
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