Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much was allocated to Three Rs funding in the 2024-25 financial year; and how much he plans to allocate in the 2025-26 financial year.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has a diverse portfolio of direct investments in the 3Rs and supports research that underpins advancements in this area. From April 2020 - 2025 UKRI invested ~£10m /year in the NC3Rs. The combined investment in this area in 2024/25 is expected to be ~£26m, including additional £5m funding to the NC3Rs from DSIT. We cannot confirm the 2025/26 allocation, as UKRI is currently conducting a strategic review of the NC3Rs to determine the optimal level of future investment. This approach ensures decisions are informed by rigorous analysis and are aligned with UKRI’s long-term goals.