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Last modified date:18 July 2008
DH mission statement on the use of animals in research
When commissioning research that may involve the use of animals the Department of Health always requires contractors to consider the necessity and alternatives for the use of animals. Where use of animals is necessary, their numbers must be kept to a minimum and any suffering must be reduced by all means possible. The highest standards of animal husbandry and welfare under veterinary supervision must be maintained at all times. An ethical review process must operate in accordance with Home Office requirements.
House of Lords committee on animals in scientific research
The Select Committee on Animals in Scientific Procedures published its report on 24 July 2002.
- Download introduction to Cm5729 - Government response to the House of Lords Select Committee on Animals in Scientific Procedures (PDF, 136K)
- Download Written Ministerial statement (PDF, 57K)
- Home Office press release 20 January 2003: Government welcomes House of Lords Select Committee report on animal experimentation and announces further consultation (opens new window)
- Download DH Memorandum for the House Of Lords Committee On Animals In Scientific Procedures (PDF, 69K)
Speech by Hazel Blears MP to the ABPI
In a speech to the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (APBI), April 2002, Hazel Blears MP, gave a summary of the Government's position. Here is the relevant extract from the speech.
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