Asked by: Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many regulated procedures conducted in Scotland under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 involved (a) mice, (b) rats, (c) guinea pigs, (d) hamsters, (e) rabbits, (f) horses and other equids, (g) sheep, (h) pigs, (i) birds, (j) amphibians, (k) reptiles, (l) fish, (m) cats, (n) dogs, (o) New World primates and (p) Old World primates in 2013; and how many such procedures involved (i) genetically modified animals and (ii) animals with harmful genetic defects.
Answered by Norman Baker
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 90% (568,135) were carried out for fundamental and applied studies other than toxicity
(b) 10% (63,273) were carried out for toxicity tests or other safety and efficacy evaluation.
During 2013 in Scotland, 62.2% (392,894) of regulated procedures under ASPA were undertaken without anaesthesia.
In 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of animals used in regulated procedures under ASPA:
(a) 335,116 genetically modified animals were used
(b) 21,435 animals with a harmful genetic defect were used
During 2013 in Scotland, 619,798 animals were used in regulated procedures under ASPA.
During 2013 in Scotland, 631,408 regulated procedures under ASPA were conducted.
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 406,502 involved mice, of which:
(i) 272,311 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 18,467 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(b) 29,693 involved rats, of which:
(i) 1,659 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,034 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(c) 1,390 involved guinea pigs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(d) 663 involved hamsters, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(e) 3,701 involved rabbits, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(f) 1,887 involved horses and other equids, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(g) 6,873 involved sheep, of which:
(i) 6 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(h) 597 involved pigs, of which:
(i) 11 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(i) 17,224 involved birds, of which:
(i) 585 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 306 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(j) 937 involved amphibians, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(k) none involved reptiles
(l) 157,871 involved fish, of which:
(i) 61,950 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,628 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(m) 11 involved cats, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(n) 936 involved dogs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(o) none involved new world primates
(p) 702 involved old world primates, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under ASPA in different types of designated establishment:
(a) none was performed in public health laboratories
(b) 79.6% (502,460) were performed in universities and medical schools
(c) none was performed in NHS hospitals
(d) 2.4% (14,822) were performed in Government Departments
(e) 9% (57,018) were performed in other public bodies
(f) none were performed in non-profit making organisations
(g) 9% (57,108) were performed in commercial organisations
Asked by: Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of regulated procedures conducted in Scotland under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in 2013 were carried out for (a) fundamental and applied studies other than toxicity and (b) toxicity tests or other safety and efficacy evaluation.
Answered by Norman Baker
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 90% (568,135) were carried out for fundamental and applied studies other than toxicity
(b) 10% (63,273) were carried out for toxicity tests or other safety and efficacy evaluation.
During 2013 in Scotland, 62.2% (392,894) of regulated procedures under ASPA were undertaken without anaesthesia.
In 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of animals used in regulated procedures under ASPA:
(a) 335,116 genetically modified animals were used
(b) 21,435 animals with a harmful genetic defect were used
During 2013 in Scotland, 619,798 animals were used in regulated procedures under ASPA.
During 2013 in Scotland, 631,408 regulated procedures under ASPA were conducted.
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 406,502 involved mice, of which:
(i) 272,311 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 18,467 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(b) 29,693 involved rats, of which:
(i) 1,659 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,034 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(c) 1,390 involved guinea pigs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(d) 663 involved hamsters, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(e) 3,701 involved rabbits, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(f) 1,887 involved horses and other equids, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(g) 6,873 involved sheep, of which:
(i) 6 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(h) 597 involved pigs, of which:
(i) 11 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(i) 17,224 involved birds, of which:
(i) 585 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 306 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(j) 937 involved amphibians, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(k) none involved reptiles
(l) 157,871 involved fish, of which:
(i) 61,950 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,628 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(m) 11 involved cats, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(n) 936 involved dogs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(o) none involved new world primates
(p) 702 involved old world primates, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under ASPA in different types of designated establishment:
(a) none was performed in public health laboratories
(b) 79.6% (502,460) were performed in universities and medical schools
(c) none was performed in NHS hospitals
(d) 2.4% (14,822) were performed in Government Departments
(e) 9% (57,018) were performed in other public bodies
(f) none were performed in non-profit making organisations
(g) 9% (57,108) were performed in commercial organisations
Asked by: Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of procedures regulated under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 which were carried out in Scotland was conducted without anaesthesia in 2013.
Answered by Norman Baker
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 90% (568,135) were carried out for fundamental and applied studies other than toxicity
(b) 10% (63,273) were carried out for toxicity tests or other safety and efficacy evaluation.
During 2013 in Scotland, 62.2% (392,894) of regulated procedures under ASPA were undertaken without anaesthesia.
In 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of animals used in regulated procedures under ASPA:
(a) 335,116 genetically modified animals were used
(b) 21,435 animals with a harmful genetic defect were used
During 2013 in Scotland, 619,798 animals were used in regulated procedures under ASPA.
During 2013 in Scotland, 631,408 regulated procedures under ASPA were conducted.
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 406,502 involved mice, of which:
(i) 272,311 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 18,467 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(b) 29,693 involved rats, of which:
(i) 1,659 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,034 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(c) 1,390 involved guinea pigs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(d) 663 involved hamsters, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(e) 3,701 involved rabbits, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(f) 1,887 involved horses and other equids, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(g) 6,873 involved sheep, of which:
(i) 6 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(h) 597 involved pigs, of which:
(i) 11 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(i) 17,224 involved birds, of which:
(i) 585 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 306 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(j) 937 involved amphibians, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(k) none involved reptiles
(l) 157,871 involved fish, of which:
(i) 61,950 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,628 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(m) 11 involved cats, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(n) 936 involved dogs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(o) none involved new world primates
(p) 702 involved old world primates, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under ASPA in different types of designated establishment:
(a) none was performed in public health laboratories
(b) 79.6% (502,460) were performed in universities and medical schools
(c) none was performed in NHS hospitals
(d) 2.4% (14,822) were performed in Government Departments
(e) 9% (57,018) were performed in other public bodies
(f) none were performed in non-profit making organisations
(g) 9% (57,108) were performed in commercial organisations
Asked by: Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many animals were used in regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in Scotland in 2013.
Answered by Norman Baker
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 90% (568,135) were carried out for fundamental and applied studies other than toxicity
(b) 10% (63,273) were carried out for toxicity tests or other safety and efficacy evaluation.
During 2013 in Scotland, 62.2% (392,894) of regulated procedures under ASPA were undertaken without anaesthesia.
In 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of animals used in regulated procedures under ASPA:
(a) 335,116 genetically modified animals were used
(b) 21,435 animals with a harmful genetic defect were used
During 2013 in Scotland, 619,798 animals were used in regulated procedures under ASPA.
During 2013 in Scotland, 631,408 regulated procedures under ASPA were conducted.
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 406,502 involved mice, of which:
(i) 272,311 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 18,467 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(b) 29,693 involved rats, of which:
(i) 1,659 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,034 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(c) 1,390 involved guinea pigs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(d) 663 involved hamsters, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(e) 3,701 involved rabbits, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(f) 1,887 involved horses and other equids, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(g) 6,873 involved sheep, of which:
(i) 6 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(h) 597 involved pigs, of which:
(i) 11 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(i) 17,224 involved birds, of which:
(i) 585 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 306 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(j) 937 involved amphibians, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(k) none involved reptiles
(l) 157,871 involved fish, of which:
(i) 61,950 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,628 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(m) 11 involved cats, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(n) 936 involved dogs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(o) none involved new world primates
(p) 702 involved old world primates, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under ASPA in different types of designated establishment:
(a) none was performed in public health laboratories
(b) 79.6% (502,460) were performed in universities and medical schools
(c) none was performed in NHS hospitals
(d) 2.4% (14,822) were performed in Government Departments
(e) 9% (57,018) were performed in other public bodies
(f) none were performed in non-profit making organisations
(g) 9% (57,108) were performed in commercial organisations
Asked by: Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of regulated procedures conducted in Scotland under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in 2013 were performed in (a) public health laboratories, (b) universities and medical schools, (c) NHS hospitals, (d) government departments, (e) other public bodies, (f) non-profit making organisations and (g) commercial organisations.
Answered by Norman Baker
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 90% (568,135) were carried out for fundamental and applied studies other than toxicity
(b) 10% (63,273) were carried out for toxicity tests or other safety and efficacy evaluation.
During 2013 in Scotland, 62.2% (392,894) of regulated procedures under ASPA were undertaken without anaesthesia.
In 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of animals used in regulated procedures under ASPA:
(a) 335,116 genetically modified animals were used
(b) 21,435 animals with a harmful genetic defect were used
During 2013 in Scotland, 619,798 animals were used in regulated procedures under ASPA.
During 2013 in Scotland, 631,408 regulated procedures under ASPA were conducted.
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 406,502 involved mice, of which:
(i) 272,311 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 18,467 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(b) 29,693 involved rats, of which:
(i) 1,659 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,034 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(c) 1,390 involved guinea pigs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(d) 663 involved hamsters, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(e) 3,701 involved rabbits, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(f) 1,887 involved horses and other equids, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(g) 6,873 involved sheep, of which:
(i) 6 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(h) 597 involved pigs, of which:
(i) 11 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(i) 17,224 involved birds, of which:
(i) 585 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 306 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(j) 937 involved amphibians, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(k) none involved reptiles
(l) 157,871 involved fish, of which:
(i) 61,950 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,628 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(m) 11 involved cats, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(n) 936 involved dogs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(o) none involved new world primates
(p) 702 involved old world primates, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under ASPA in different types of designated establishment:
(a) none was performed in public health laboratories
(b) 79.6% (502,460) were performed in universities and medical schools
(c) none was performed in NHS hospitals
(d) 2.4% (14,822) were performed in Government Departments
(e) 9% (57,018) were performed in other public bodies
(f) none were performed in non-profit making organisations
(g) 9% (57,108) were performed in commercial organisations
Asked by: Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many regulated procedures were carried out under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in Scotland in 2013.
Answered by Norman Baker
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 90% (568,135) were carried out for fundamental and applied studies other than toxicity
(b) 10% (63,273) were carried out for toxicity tests or other safety and efficacy evaluation.
During 2013 in Scotland, 62.2% (392,894) of regulated procedures under ASPA were undertaken without anaesthesia.
In 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of animals used in regulated procedures under ASPA:
(a) 335,116 genetically modified animals were used
(b) 21,435 animals with a harmful genetic defect were used
During 2013 in Scotland, 619,798 animals were used in regulated procedures under ASPA.
During 2013 in Scotland, 631,408 regulated procedures under ASPA were conducted.
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 406,502 involved mice, of which:
(i) 272,311 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 18,467 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(b) 29,693 involved rats, of which:
(i) 1,659 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,034 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(c) 1,390 involved guinea pigs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(d) 663 involved hamsters, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(e) 3,701 involved rabbits, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(f) 1,887 involved horses and other equids, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(g) 6,873 involved sheep, of which:
(i) 6 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(h) 597 involved pigs, of which:
(i) 11 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(i) 17,224 involved birds, of which:
(i) 585 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 306 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(j) 937 involved amphibians, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(k) none involved reptiles
(l) 157,871 involved fish, of which:
(i) 61,950 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,628 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(m) 11 involved cats, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(n) 936 involved dogs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(o) none involved new world primates
(p) 702 involved old world primates, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under ASPA in different types of designated establishment:
(a) none was performed in public health laboratories
(b) 79.6% (502,460) were performed in universities and medical schools
(c) none was performed in NHS hospitals
(d) 2.4% (14,822) were performed in Government Departments
(e) 9% (57,018) were performed in other public bodies
(f) none were performed in non-profit making organisations
(g) 9% (57,108) were performed in commercial organisations
Asked by: Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) genetically-modified animals and (b) animals with a harmful genetic defect were used in regulated procedures conducted in Scotland under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in 2013.
Answered by Norman Baker
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 90% (568,135) were carried out for fundamental and applied studies other than toxicity
(b) 10% (63,273) were carried out for toxicity tests or other safety and efficacy evaluation.
During 2013 in Scotland, 62.2% (392,894) of regulated procedures under ASPA were undertaken without anaesthesia.
In 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of animals used in regulated procedures under ASPA:
(a) 335,116 genetically modified animals were used
(b) 21,435 animals with a harmful genetic defect were used
During 2013 in Scotland, 619,798 animals were used in regulated procedures under ASPA.
During 2013 in Scotland, 631,408 regulated procedures under ASPA were conducted.
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the number of regulated procedures under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA):
(a) 406,502 involved mice, of which:
(i) 272,311 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 18,467 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(b) 29,693 involved rats, of which:
(i) 1,659 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,034 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(c) 1,390 involved guinea pigs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(d) 663 involved hamsters, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(e) 3,701 involved rabbits, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(f) 1,887 involved horses and other equids, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(g) 6,873 involved sheep, of which:
(i) 6 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(h) 597 involved pigs, of which:
(i) 11 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(i) 17,224 involved birds, of which:
(i) 585 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 306 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(j) 937 involved amphibians, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(k) none involved reptiles
(l) 157,871 involved fish, of which:
(i) 61,950 involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) 1,628 involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(m) 11 involved cats, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(n) 936 involved dogs, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
(o) none involved new world primates
(p) 702 involved old world primates, of which:
(i) none involved genetically-modified animals
(ii) none involved animals with a harmful genetic defect
During 2013 in Scotland, regarding the proportion of regulated procedures under ASPA in different types of designated establishment:
(a) none was performed in public health laboratories
(b) 79.6% (502,460) were performed in universities and medical schools
(c) none was performed in NHS hospitals
(d) 2.4% (14,822) were performed in Government Departments
(e) 9% (57,018) were performed in other public bodies
(f) none were performed in non-profit making organisations
(g) 9% (57,108) were performed in commercial organisations
Asked by: Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Option 3 in her Department's consultation on the review of section 24 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 would be effected by a statutory instrument under section 75 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Answered by Norman Baker
The public consultation on options to review section 24 of the Animals
(Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 closed on 13 June 2014 and we are actively
analysing responses in preparation for pursuing legislative change.
We are already exploring the use of an Order under section 75 of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 to amend or repeal section 24 of the Animals (Scientific
Procedures) Act 1986. My intention is that any legislative change that we
decide to make will be in force by May 2015.
Asked by: Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that those members of the armed forces who are entitled to vote in the Scottish independence referendum but will not be resident in Scotland on 18 September 2014 are being given the option to vote by post or use a proxy.
Answered by Andrew Murrison - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
No estimate has been made of the number of Armed Forces personnel who are entitled to vote in the Scottish Independence Referendum.
The Ministry of Defence has taken a number of steps to ensure those entitled to vote are able to. It has;
Issued an internal instruction, which details the arrangements to vote in the referendum, including the franchise, the importance of being registered and the various options for casting a vote;
Published our annual instruction which sets out the arrangements for electoral registration to enable Service personnel and their spouses or civil partners to vote. This highlighted the Scottish independence referendum and included information on legislation passed by the Scottish Government that allows the 16 and 17 year old children of Service personnel living outside Scotland to vote in the referendum if they would, were it not for their parent's Service obligations, be eligible to register to vote;
Launched our annual information campaign on Service voting to encourage Service personnel and their families to register to vote; this also highlights the forthcoming referendum in Scotland and requires all ships, units and stations to provide assistance and information to serving personnel and their families to encourage them to register to vote;
Engaged with the three Service Families Federations and the HIVE network to ensure that information about how to register to vote in the Scottish independence referendum reaches as many families as possible, and;
Published articles on the Defence Intranet and provided links to relevant websites for further information and to register to vote. The single Services and the Service Families Federations have also published articles in their various magazines to reach a wide audience.
An internal reminder about the referendum in Scotland to encourage all eligible personnel and their families to register to vote is due to be published shortly.
Asked by: Graeme Morrice (Labour - Livingston)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of serving members of the armed forces who are entitled to vote in the Scottish independence referendum but will not be resident in Scotland on 18 September 2014.
Answered by Andrew Murrison - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
No estimate has been made of the number of Armed Forces personnel who are entitled to vote in the Scottish Independence Referendum.
The Ministry of Defence has taken a number of steps to ensure those entitled to vote are able to. It has;
Issued an internal instruction, which details the arrangements to vote in the referendum, including the franchise, the importance of being registered and the various options for casting a vote;
Published our annual instruction which sets out the arrangements for electoral registration to enable Service personnel and their spouses or civil partners to vote. This highlighted the Scottish independence referendum and included information on legislation passed by the Scottish Government that allows the 16 and 17 year old children of Service personnel living outside Scotland to vote in the referendum if they would, were it not for their parent's Service obligations, be eligible to register to vote;
Launched our annual information campaign on Service voting to encourage Service personnel and their families to register to vote; this also highlights the forthcoming referendum in Scotland and requires all ships, units and stations to provide assistance and information to serving personnel and their families to encourage them to register to vote;
Engaged with the three Service Families Federations and the HIVE network to ensure that information about how to register to vote in the Scottish independence referendum reaches as many families as possible, and;
Published articles on the Defence Intranet and provided links to relevant websites for further information and to register to vote. The single Services and the Service Families Federations have also published articles in their various magazines to reach a wide audience.
An internal reminder about the referendum in Scotland to encourage all eligible personnel and their families to register to vote is due to be published shortly.