To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate she has made of the cost of using (a) an F1 generation and (b) an F2 generation non-human primate bred for research purposes in research under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986; and on what basis her estimate is calculated. (260527)

No estimates have yet been made of the cost of using F1 and F2 generation non-human primates bred for research purposes in research under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

We will consider these costs in preparing a partial impact assessment in respect of the European Commission’s proposal for a draft directive for the protection of animals used in scientific procedures to replace Directive 86/609/EEC. We will publish the impact assessment when we consult formally on the draft directive.