SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURES USING ANIMALS AND THE 3RS APPROACH

That this House notes that it is 50 years since the introduction of the 3Rs approach of replacement, refinement and reduction with regard to scientific procedures using animals; recognises the continuing importance of the use of animals in developing cures and treatments for several serious and life threatening diseases; further notes the excellent work of the National Centre for Replacement, Refinement and Reduction in this field; celebrates the fact that the welfare of animals monitoring and control in the UK is more ethically focused and effective than in many other parts of the world; and urges the Government to continue to promote the 3Rs.