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Written questions by Blackman.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Bob Blackman this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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18 Mar 2025·Home Office·Answered

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What steps she is taking to improve the compliance of license holders with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

All establishments licensed to breed or supply animals, or to carry out regulated procedures on animals under ASPA in Great Britain, are subject to the full requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA).The Regulator conducts audits to assure establishments’ compliance with the terms of their licences, the Code of Practice and with ASPA. Each establishment will receive an audit at least every three years if it does not hold special species and at least every year if it holds specially protected species.The Regulator is presently undertaking a structured programme of reforms. This will increase the total number of Inspectors from 17 at the end of 2023, to 22 by end of 2025.

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