'It's just laziness': Dame Joanna Lumley calls for creation of new minister to stop animal testing

The video discusses the current reliance on animal testing in research and the need to find alternatives. It highlights the lack of focus due to the division of responsibilities across departments and calls for a dedicated minister to oversee this area. The speaker emphasizes the recognition of animals as sentient beings and the legislative challenges post-Brexit. The video also stresses the importance of people-based solutions and the potential for the country to become a leader in scientific research by adopting innovative approaches.

What is the main reason for the continued use of animal testing according to the speaker?

• Lack of funding for alternatives

• Tradition and lack of focus on alternatives

• Animal testing is more accurate

• Public demand for animal testing

What does the speaker suggest as a solution to the scattered focus on animal testing?

• Increasing funding for animal research

• Outsourcing research to other countries

• Appointing a dedicated minister

• Banning animal testing completely

What significant change did the speaker help achieve regarding animals?

• Banning animal testing in the UK

• Introducing stricter animal testing laws

• Recognizing farm animals as sentient beings

• Increasing funding for animal welfare

What challenge did the UK face regarding animal laws after Brexit?

• Increasing animal testing

• Re-establishing animal sentience laws

• Reducing animal welfare standards

• Banning all animal research

What opportunity does the speaker see for the UK in the field of research?

• Focusing solely on human trials

• Outsourcing research to other countries

• Leading in developing alternatives to animal testing

• Becoming a leader in traditional animal testing