Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what pr
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 28 April 2026 to Question 128366.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 20th April to Question UIN 125672.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what pr
Answer: In line with the Government’s strategy to replace animals in science, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) supports the use of non-animal approaches where they are fit for purpose and accepts that, where a biological product is n...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what pr
Answer: Where there is no pharmacologically relevant animal species for testing a biological product, the position of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is that there should be no studies done on animals, and in March 2026, the MHRA pu...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Public OpinionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128376More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: A competition has been launched to secure support in delivering the next waves of the survey on public attitudes to animal research. Feedback from key stakeholders has been sought on the survey questions from the last wave.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: Rabbit pyrogen tests were removed from the British Pharmacopeia in 2025 under this Government, meaning that no rabbit pyrogenicity testing should now be conducted in the UK for any pharmacopoeial pyrogen testing purposes. International (ISO) standards for...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: RabbitsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: Rabbit pyrogen tests were removed from the British Pharmacopeia in 2025 under this Government, meaning that no rabbit pyrogenicity testing should now be conducted in the UK for any pharmacopoeial pyrogen testing purposes. International (ISO) standards for...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: RabbitsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: Rabbit pyrogen tests were removed from the British Pharmacopeia in 2025 under this Government, meaning that no rabbit pyrogenicity testing should now be conducted in the UK for any pharmacopoeial pyrogen testing purposes. International (ISO) standards for...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: The Alternative Methods Strategy Delivery Group first met on 24 February 2026, and its next meeting is scheduled for 28 April 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBotulinum Toxin: Animal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what pr
Answer: In line with the Government’s strategy to replace animals in science, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) supports the use of non-animal approaches where they are fit for purpose and accepts that, where a biological product is n...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBotulinum Toxin: Animal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what pr
Answer: In line with the Government’s strategy to replace animals in science, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) supports the use of non-animal approaches where they are fit for purpose and accepts that, where a biological product is n...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: CosmeticsHome OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many animals have died during UK preclinical testing for Botox (Botulinum toxin) used in aesthetic applications each year since 2005.
Answer: The Home Office does not collect data on the fate of animals at the end of procedures. Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, licensed establishments are responsible for keeping records which include the fate of the animals. Home Office Inspe...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what application are the 3 current active licences which authorise the use of the Forced Swim Test in preclinical animal testing.
Answer: The Home Office publishes annual National Statistics on the use of animals in scientific procedures in Great Britain under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.As part of these statistics, information is collected and published on techniques of sp...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: TrainingMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many officers in each prison are a) currently trained in Operation Tornado control and restraint procedures and b) what percentage of operational staff in each prison does this represent.
Answer: The number of officers trained in Operation Tornado control and restraint procedures, as of 31 March 2026, and the percentage of operational staff that these staff represent, are set out in the attached table.
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether activity related to Ukraine via the Coalition of the Willing will be funded by the Ministry of Defence or from the contingency reserve.
Answer: The Government is investing in the UK Armed Forces to prepare for deployment as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine (MNFU). This capital spending is being funded from the core defence budget and sends a clear signal to allies and adversaries of th...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Diplomatic RelationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the “Defence Diplomacy Strategy, Keeping Britain Safe: secure at home and strong abroad”, page 30, by when does he plan to have produced a new Defence Diplomacy Doctrine.
Answer: In line with the commitments set out in the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, the Ministry of Defence is already progressing the development of a new Defence Diplomacy Doctrine, which will be published and in use across Defence in late 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: LanguagesMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the “Defence Diplomacy Strategy, Keeping Britain Safe: secure at home and strong abroad”, page 30, by when does he plan to have reviewed our defence language provision.
Answer: As part of the implementation of the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, the Ministry of Defence is reviewing options to strengthen language proficiency across Defence and to enhance the language training available to internationally facing personnel. This work i...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Policy paper: “Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods”, published on 11 November 2025, w
Answer: The commitments to increase investment and expand challenge led innovation for alternative methods are being led by UKRI.The Strategy was supported by £75m of funding and commits to increasing investment in alternative methods. UKRI has been in discussion...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: The Validation Accelerator grant commitment is being led by UKRI and will be delivered through a number of mechanisms, For example, Innovate UK’s £2 million Contracts for Innovation: Industrial Human‑Relevant Drug Models competition, launched in February ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: The strategy sets out seven commitments to increase confidence in the validation and regulatory uptake of alternative methods.On 24 March, the MHRA announced it will offer early regulatory review of non‑animal data, including data generated using in silic...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNorway: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 April 2026, to question 124297 on Norway: Navy, what naval interoperability has been enhanced.
Answer: Royal Navy units continue to work closely with their Norwegian counterparts to ensure both nations operate seamlessly together in protecting shared security interests. For more information, I refer the hon. Member to the following Royal Navy and Governmen...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: We are engaging with the Home Office to agree the most effective way to work with the ASC to deliver this commitment, aligned with existing ASC programmes of work. The Government will publish a delivery update, alongside key performance indicators on prog...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127860More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: The Government will publish a delivery update on progress across all elements of the strategy including the key performance indicators dashboard later in 2026.
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127859More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 15 April 2026 to question 125651 on Animal Experiments, which Ministers sit on the Ministerial Board overseeing delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science St
Answer: The Ministerial Board overseeing delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science Strategy is chaired by Lord Vallance. Its membership includes Baroness Hayman, Parliamentary Under‑Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Nuclear Enterprise: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost is of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise in each year until 2029/30 as a proportion of GDP.
Answer: Spend in relation to the Defence Nuclear Enterprise will be considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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