Letter from Lord Hanson to Dr Sally Robinson: acknowledgement of advice
Updated 10 February 2026
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Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
Dr Sally Robinson
Chair of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC)
5th Floor
2 Ruskin Square
CR0 2WF
asc.secretariat@homeoffice.gov.uk
5 February 2026
Dear Dr Robinson,
Acknowledgement of Advice – Strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector report
Thank you for submitting the report on strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector, published on 19 January 2026.
I would like to express my gratitude to all individuals and organisations who contributed to the successful completion of this commissioned report.
We are now beginning to carefully consider the recommendations, and we intend to send a formal response by end June 2026.
Yours sincerely,
Lord Hanson of Flint