Shark Fins Bill 2022-23
The Shark Fins Bill 2022-23 is scheduled for Report Stage in the Commons on 20 January 2023.

This notes covers the transposition on the EU Directive on animal experiments and the concerns raised about stray animals.
Animal Experiments: Stray and Feral Animals (39 KB , PDF)
This note addresses the concerns expressed by some that transposition of Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, as proposed by the Government, would result in lost or stray pets being used in experiments.
The Directive does not allow the use of stray or feral animals in experiments unless there is an essential need for studies concerning the health and welfare of the animals or serious threats to the environment or to human or animal health, and there is scientific justification for the procedure.
The RSPCA is of the view that transposition unchanged of the relevant Article will not result in any change to the current situation in the UK.
Animal Experiments: Stray and Feral Animals (39 KB , PDF)
The Shark Fins Bill 2022-23 is scheduled for Report Stage in the Commons on 20 January 2023.
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 18 January 2023 on the use of antibiotics on healthy farm animals and antimicrobial resistance. The debate will be opened by Virendra Sharma MP.
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 16 January 2023 on an e-petition relating to commercial breeding for laboratories. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be opened by Elliot Colburn MP.