HC Deb 14 July 1999 vol 335 cc206-7W
Mr. Shaw

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Lewes (Mr. Baker) of 5 July 1999, Official Report, column 332, what decision he has reached on whether there is a need to suspend, under the powers granted by section 13 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, the certificate of designation held by Harlan UK Ltd. [91709]

Mr. George Howarth

Based on advice received from the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Inspectorate, I am satisfied that there are no grounds under section 13 of the Act to suspend the certificate of designation.

While the investigation into the allegations made against this establishment continues, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this stage.