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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Kanishka Narayan (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Animal Experiments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what progress has she made in considering how the UK’s 2027 G20 presidency could help convene regulators to advance international harmonisation of alternative methods.

Answer

The Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and acceptance of alternative methods, including through engagement with regulators and key international partners. We are currently exploring how the UK’s 2027 G20 Presidency could support these efforts, including by convening regulators to advance international harmonisation. This builds on ongoing work to develop a coordinated international engagement approach and identify priority areas for regulatory cooperation. Further detail on international activity, including potential forums and timelines, will be set out in the delivery update to the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, to be published later in 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8249
Session
2026-27
Related items
Animal Experiments
Monday, 8 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Animal experiments International cooperation G20
Link
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