Motion text
That this House notes 2.68 million scientific procedures were carried out on animals in British laboratories in 2023; further notes the urgent need to accelerate medical progress, with over 92 per cent of drugs that show promise in animal tests failing to reach the clinic and benefit patients; recognises the transformative potential of animal-free methods such as organ-on-a-chip and computer modelling, which provide results that are directly relevant to humans; supports Animal Free Research UK’s call for Herbie’s Law, which would set a target of replacing animal experiments in medical research by 2035, describing how progress will be maintained and scientists supported with the transition; and urges the Government to show global leadership by introducing this progressive legislation.
Signatures (51)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Jones, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
12 September 2024
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on
7 October 2024
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Independent
Signed on
7 October 2024
Byrne, Ian
Independent
Signed on
7 October 2024
Stainbank, Euan
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2024
Wilson, Sammy
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
7 October 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Campbell, Irene
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2024
Beavers, Lorraine
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2024
Eccles, Cat
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2024
Jogee, Adam
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2024
Scrogham, Michelle
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2024
Burgon, Richard
Independent
Signed on
7 October 2024
Duncan-Jordan, Neil
Labour
Signed on
7 October 2024
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
8 October 2024
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
10 October 2024
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
14 October 2024
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on
15 October 2024
Rosindell, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
16 October 2024
Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma
Labour
Signed on
17 October 2024
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on
17 October 2024
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2024
Easton, Alex
Independent
Signed on
21 October 2024
Bloore, Chris
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2024
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 October 2024
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
22 October 2024
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 October 2024
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
23 October 2024
Logan, Seamus
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 October 2024
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 October 2024
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
29 October 2024
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
29 October 2024
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
29 October 2024
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
29 October 2024
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on
30 October 2024
Leadbitter, Graham
Scottish National Party
Signed on
31 October 2024
Mohamed, Abtisam
Labour
Signed on
5 November 2024
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
18 November 2024
Eastwood, Sorcha
Alliance
Signed on
20 November 2024
Akehurst, Luke
Labour
Signed on
29 November 2024
Whitby, John
Labour
Signed on
2 December 2024
Witherden, Steve
Labour
Signed on
3 December 2024
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on
4 December 2024
Ferguson, Patricia
Labour
Signed on
7 January 2025
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
9 January 2025
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 January 2025
Rhodes, Martin
Labour
Signed on
22 January 2025
Sultana, Zarah
Independent
Signed on
29 January 2025
Burke, Maureen
Labour
Signed on
30 January 2025
Baker, Richard
Labour
Signed on
23 April 2025
Hayes, Tom
Labour
Signed on
29 April 2025
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.