HC Deb 17 May 1982 vol 24 cc13-4W
Mr. Murphy

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations have been received from individuals regarding animal experiments; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Raison

During the past year, about 1,500 letters have been received in the Home Office. The Government's views on the improvement and modernisation of the present legislation were set out in my right hon. Friend's observations on a petition, circulated as a supplement to the Votes and Poceedings on 29 April.