Irene Campbell MP: written questions

Written questions

• Animal Experiments: DogsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23687More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if the Department will consider conducting a review of the need for dogs across all areas of scientific research and testing.

  Answer: Dogs are a specially protected species under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. They may only be used in research where the applicant demonstrates that the scientific objective cannot be achieved using a scientifically satisfactory non-animal m...

  Answered 15 Sept 2026

  Original Parliament record
• Animal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23686More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether data will be collected and reported for the use of polyclonal antibodies.

  Answer: The Home Office collects and reports data on procedures for the routine production of blood-based products, which includes the production of polyclonal antibodies. Polyclonal antibody production may also be reported under the purposes of “Basic research” ...

  Answered 8 Sept 2026

  Original Parliament record
• Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23685More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he plans to (a) deliver the 2025 Replacing Animals in Science Strategy and (b) ensure that work under that strategy receives dedicated ministerial oversight and resources f

  Answer: The Government remains committed to delivering the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, which sets out a long-term, cross-government programme to accelerate the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. Delivery is underway across Gover...

  Answered 8 Sept 2026

  Original Parliament record