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Written question asked by Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Animal Experiments

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 26 March (HL15813), how many licences they granted for the use of (1) beagles, and (2) non-human primates, in scientific procedures in 2025.

Answer

Between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025, a total of 12 project licences were granted that included the use of beagles and/or non-human primates under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986: 4 authorising the use of beagles; 4 authorising the use of non-human primates; and, 4 authorising the use of both beagles and non-human primates.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16218
Session
2024-26
Related items
Animal Experiments
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Animal Experiments
Monday, 8 June 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Animal experiments Dogs Primates
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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