A question on #AnimalExperiments tabled by Lord Gascoigne on 16-01-2025 has been answered by Lord Vallance of Balham.

Heading: Animal Experiments
Question ID: 1756319
UIN: HL4146
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2025-01-16
Asking Member ID: 4986
Asking Member display name: Lord Gascoigne
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Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to accelerate the phase-out of animal experimentation, and to support scientists to transition to human-specific medical research approaches.
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Date answered: 2025-01-30
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Answering Member ID: 5363
Answering Member display name: Lord Vallance of Balham
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Answer text: The Government has committed to partnering with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the requirements for phasing out of animal testing. We are engaging with the sector in taking this commitment forward.The Government funds research ...
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Answering body ID: 216
Answering body name: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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