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Animal Testing: Research

Part of Science, Innovation and Technology – in the House of Commons at on 22 May 2024.

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Photo of Andrew Griffith Andrew Griffith Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

I know that this is an issue close to my hon. Friend’s heart. He is a great animal lover, and I recall his past work as Shadow Minister for animal welfare. This summer we will publish a plan, together with colleagues in the Home Office, to accelerate the uptake of non-animal methods of research.

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