Animal testing and research

7.9.2010

Question for Question Time H-0446/2010
to the Commission
Part-session: September II 2010
Rule 116
Konrad Szymański (ECR)

The regulation on animal testing and research does not rule out alternative methods of testing and research using embryonic stem cells. This has caused great moral controversy in many EU Member States, both at official level and among the general public.

Can the Commission explain the reasons why that decision was taken and give an assurance that the individual choices of Member States on this issue will be respected in line with the principle of subsidiarity.

Tabled: 7.9.2010

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