§ 18. Mr. Phillip Oppenheimasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received about the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Bill [Lords].
§ Mr. MellorThe Government have consulted widely in the preparation and introduction of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Bill, now in another place, and during this process my right hon. Friend has received representations from a variety of organisations and individuals. The Bill, which repeals the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876 and establishes an entirely new system of controls over scientific procedures on living animals, has been widely welcomed by the moderate animal welfare movements and by science and industry.