§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what species of animals are currently used by his Department or on its behalf for the purposes of research and experimentation.
§ Mr. AitkenThe species of animals currently used by the Department for purposes of research and experimentation are rats; mice; guinea pigs; rabbits; sheep; goats; pigs; miniature pigs; marmosets; and rhesus monkeys.
All experiments involving the use of animals fully meet the spirit and letter of the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.