Department for Science, Innovation and Technology written question – answered at on 24 May 2024.
Peter Bottomley
Father of the House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of hosting a global summit on human-specific technologies for scientists and policymakers to discuss the transition to these methodologies.
Andrew Griffith
Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
The UK works closely with international partners and key organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to promote the development and uptake of animal replacement technologies. There are currently no plans to host a summit on the matter.
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