Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the roadmap towards phasing out animal testing published by the European Commission.

The Government is aware of the European Commission’s roadmap on phasing out animal testing and is considering its potential implications as part of our broader international engagement on alternative methods. We continue to monitor developments in the EU and other jurisdictions, recognising the importance of international collaboration in supporting the development, validation and acceptance of alternatives. Our Replacing Animals in Science strategy sets out a UK‑led, science‑based approach to reducing reliance on animal use. We will continue to engage with international partners to support progress, and further detail on international activity will be set out in the strategy delivery update to be published later in 2026.