Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 6 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 10 November 2000. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Friday, 10 November 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his Answer of 24th July 2000 at 354 c456-7 on animal experiments, what measures his Department is taking to ensure that animal welfare is not compromised when project licences are considered and granted while trying to make the process more efficient; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 24 July 2000, Official Report, column 456W, on animal experiments, what measures his Department is taking to ensure that animal welfare is not compromised when project licences are considered and granted while trying to make the process more efficient; and if he will make a statement. [137536] Mr. Mike O'Brien: No changes will be made to the licensing arrangements that might compromise animal welfare.

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