House of Lords on animal welfare in science

The wide-ranging discussion covered: welfare of laboratory animals; animal experimentation for medical purposes, promotion of replacement, reduction and refinement of the scientific use of animals; use of non-human primates in research; the strategic approach to the development of non-animal methods across the EU; and animal experimentation for medical purposes.

• Video & Audio: watch the debate on the EU Committee report
• Lords Hansard: read the debate on the EU Committee report

In the House of Lords Members may table questions for debate, usually up to two hours and a half, on a specific issue or matter of concern.

A minister responds on behalf of the Government.

Further information

• Report: The revision of the EU Directive on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes
• House of Lords European Union Select Committee
• Parliament News: Lords debate on animals used for scientific purposes

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