Written question asked by Adrian Ramsay (Green Party) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Animal Experiments: Primates

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress has been made to end the use of non-human primates in scientific testing.

Answer: The Government is committed to reducing the use of animals in science, including non‑human primates, through the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, which supports the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. The use of non‑human primates is already subject to stringent controls and is permitted only where no validated alternatives exist and where justified by the potential benefits. The strategy includes targeted ambitions to reduce reliance on specific animal models as validated approaches are developed. The Government will report on progress through the strategy’s delivery update and associated performance framework, to be published later in 2026.

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