HC Deb 22 May 2000 vol 350 c385W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department applied for a Home Office licence under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 for its recent badger culling experiment; and if he will make a statement. [120777]

Ms Quin

The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, which regulates animal experiments, only applies where animals are killed in establishments specifically designated under the Act. It does not apply to the badger culling trial.