§ 12. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Minister of Supply for what purposes the scientists in his employ applied for licences for experiments on animals last year; and what animals were used.
§ Mr. SandysIt would not be in the public interest to give this information.
§ Mr. HughesHow can it be in the public interest to refuse to give a simple answer to this Question? Is it not a fact that the Minister will not give an answer because he is ashamed of these experiments on animals?
§ Mr. SandysThe same answer was given repeatedly by the late Government to similar Questions and I see no reason to vary it.
§ Mr. HughesIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment.