# Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, Section 21A: Statistics and reporting

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) In each year, beginning with the year 2015, the Secretary of State must by 10 November—
(a) collect and publish statistical information on the use of protected animals in regulated procedures during the previous year;
(b) lay that information before Parliament; ...
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(2) The statistical information must include information—
(a) on the actual severity of the regulated procedures, and
(b) on the origin and the species of any primates used in regulated procedures.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/14/section/21A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986/section-21A
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