Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallMonday, 27 April 202616:30

e-petition 736578 relating to animal testing

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Labour MP Irene Campbell, will discuss e-petition 736578 on animal testing. The debate will examine public concerns about the use of animals in scientific and medical testing, exploring the balance between research needs and animal welfare protections.

Animal testing regulations affect pharmaceutical development, cosmetics manufacturing, and medical innovation in the UK. This debate reflects growing public concern about animal welfare standards and may influence future policy on testing alternatives, licensing, and ethical oversight of laboratory practices.

Health & NHS Environment

MPs most likely to speak

Karin SmythLabour Party

Bristol South

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, environment (130 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: supportive, health: neutral, health: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Stephen KinnockLabour Party

Aberafan Maesteg

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, environment (142 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: supportive, health: neutral, health: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Robbie MooreConservative and Unionist Party

Keighley and Ilkley

Shadow Environment — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, environment (90 times, 40pts); Known positions: environment: opposed, health: questioning, health: supportive (30pts)Voting record

Dr Caroline JohnsonConservative and Unionist Party

Sleaford and North Hykeham

Shadow Health and Social Care — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, environment (133 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: questioning, health: opposed, health: supportive (30pts)Voting record

e-petition 736578 relating to animal testing

MPs most likely to speak

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