Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the strategy Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, whether she plans to consult civil society organisations with expertise in this area.

The Labour Manifesto commits to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”. The Government consulted industry, academia and civil society during the development of the recent Replacing Animals in Science strategy and will continue to do so during strategy implementation. This includes collaboration with civil society organisations with expertise in this area, including animal welfare organisations and learned societies, and other interested groups.