Animal-free science and animal tests

Early day motion 223, tabled 29 June 2022 by Grahame Morris (Labour). Signed by 67 members.

That this House is concerned that the UK remains one of the countries in Europe consistently with one of the highest numbers of animal experiments, with over 2.88 million animals tests taking place in 2020 alone; is disappointed that UK legislation no longer contains a commitment to the final goal of full replacement of procedures on live animals found in recital 10 of Directive 2010/63/EU; acknowledges the ever-increasing capacity of animal-free, human relevant science to deliver economic and public health benefits as well as prevent animal suffering; notes that a recent YouGov survey found that 65 per cent of people want to see a Government-led, cross-departmental plan to incentivise an end to animal tests; further notes the Cruelty Free International campaign to Target Zero animal tests; and calls for a Minister with specific responsibility for providing strategic leadership to put in place a UK strategy to accelerate a transition to animal-free science.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Scottish National Party 19, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 4, Independent 4, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Alba 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.