Medical Research Debate

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Lord Turnberg

Main Page: Lord Turnberg (Labour - Life peer)
Tuesday 20th March 2012

(12 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, that point is slightly outside the scope of today's Question, but the answer is yes.

Lord Turnberg Portrait Lord Turnberg
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My Lords, may I ask the Minister about NC3Rs? It was set up by the previous Government to engage in research that reduces the number of animals in research, and replaces them. It works very closely with, and funds, academic institutions and the scientific community, and also collaborates closely with industry. It does great work. Will the Minister ensure that the funding that comes from the Government for it will continue, and if not continue, increase?

Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, I echo the noble Lord’s compliments to the organisation. I am certainly not aware that there is any plan to change its funding. If there is, I will let him know.