Home Department written question – answered at on 6 March 2012.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether she has any plans to change (a) the number of inspectors employed by her Department to conduct inspections under the Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986 and (b) the number and locations of the outstations used to accommodate these inspectors.
I have no plans to change the number of inspectors employed to carry out functions under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. Under current proposals to restructure the Home Office Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) in which they are employed, it is proposed to close all current regional offices in a phased programme by the end of 2013 and to co-locate most ASRU functions in a single location in London to promote integrated working. However, those inspectors who are not currently based in London will continue to be based close to those they inspect. Arrangements will be made to ensure they have all necessary support and facilities to enable them to continue to carry out their duties effectively.
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