HC Deb 07 November 1968 vol 772 c138W
50. Mr. Bessell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he now has for implementing the recommendations of the Littlewood Report in respect of experiments on live animals.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I cannot at present say how soon it may be possible to introduce legislation on this subject.

Miss Quennell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many inspectors are now attached to his Department for the inspection of experiments on living animals.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

Ten, including the Chief Inspector.