§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he has taken to implement European directive No. 86/609 on the protection of animals used for experimental purposes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe United Kingdom has been complying fully with the directive since 1 January 1990 569W when the final provisions of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 came into force. In some respects the 1986 Act exceeds the requirements of the directive.