Use of Animals in Research and Related Breeding at MRC Harwell
Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Information Relating to the Use of Animals in Research and Related Breeding at MRC Harwell
To Whom It May Concern,
I write in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“The Act”) to request the disclosure of data held which concerns the use of animals at the Medical Research Council in Harwell (“MRC Harwell”) and related breeding at the site. MRC Harwell is a Designated Scientific Procedure Establishment (“DSPE”) and Designated Breeding & Supply Establishment (“DBSE”), as defined by the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (“ASPA”) and this request relates to activities within the scope of the legislation.
The information I wish to request is as follows:
1) By species; how many animals were used in research at MRC Harwell in 2011? In the case of rodents, please list by genetic strain.
2) By species; how many animals were bred for research at MRC Harwell in 2011? In the case of rodents, please list by genetic strain.
3) By species; how many animals were supplied to external facilities, excluding laboratories and units operated by the MRC, by MRC Harwell in 2011?
4) Copies of health reports for the MRC Harwell breeding colonies for 2011.
5) Copies of Home Office inspection reports, Nominated Animal Care & Welfare Officer (“NACWO”) reports and Named Veterinary Surgeon (“NVS”) recommendations for MRC Harwell in 2011.
I must stress that I am not interested in data which identifies those under the employ of the institution or any third parties and wholly agree for such personal information to be redacted.
As I am sure you are aware, The Act dictates that a response must be given within 20 days of receipt of this request. In the eventuality of any delay, I request that you keep me informed. If there are any matters on which you seek clarity, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Many thanks for your assistance and time spent in handling my request.
Kind Regards,
Luke Steele
Dear Mr Steele,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information Act request. I will reply again in due course.
Yours sincerely,
Rosa Parker
Freedom of Information Officer
Medical Research Council
Dear Mr Steele,
Please find attached the MRC's response to your Freedom of Information request.
Yours sincerely,
Rosa Parker
Freedom of Information Officer
Medical Research Council
Dear Rosa,
Please accept this e-mail as an acknowledgement of receipt of your responses to my three FOI requests.
I would like to take this opportunity to commend the MRC for upholding the organisation's commitment to openness on animal research.
Many thanks for spending the time to locate the data concerned and promptly handling my requests.
Kind Regards,
Luke Steele
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