Correspondence

Cumulative severity in project licences: response from Lord Hanson

Lord Hanson has responded to the Animals in Science Committee’s letter on cumulative severity in project licences.

• From: Animals in Science Committee, Home Office and The Rt Hon Lord Hanson of Flint
• Published: 28 October 2025

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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The Chair of the Animals in Science Committee wrote to Lord Hanson regarding cumulative severity in project licences authorising the use of non-human primates in severe procedures. Lord Hanson responded, accepting the committee’s recommendation.

Published 28 October 2025