§ Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) pursuant to his answer of 12 April,Official Report, columns 2–3, for how much longer the project licence issued under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 for the use of non purpose-bred greyhounds in research will be valid;
(2) if any of the greyhounds used in scientific procedures in 1992 were ex-greyhound racing registered dogs;
(3) if any exemptions have been granted under article 10(3) of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 to allow the use of non purpose-bred greyhounds since 1992–93.
§ Mr. Charles WardleThe project licence in question terminates on 1 June 1994.
In 1992, 10 procedures were carried out on four greyhounds which were racing registered at the time of the study. We are not aware that any of the other non purpose-bred dogs used in procedures in 1992 were ex-racing registered dogs.
No exemptions have been granted since 1992–93. This would not preclude the use of non purpose-bred greyhounds under project licences previously issued.