§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much was spent by his Department directly, or by agencies responsible to him, on animal experimentation during 1976 and 1977; how much money was spent in the same years on research into developing alternatives to living animals in research; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleThe amount spent on animals used in research directly funded by my Department was some £4,500 in each year. I regret that information is
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