Phasing Out Testing on Dogs, Pigs and Non-human Primates in East Lothian

That the Parliament notes with serious concern the continued use of live animals, including dogs, pigs and non-human primates, in scientific testing and research in East Lothian; believes that scientific research should move away from the use of such animals wherever credible alternatives exist; considers that reliance on animal testing should not continue simply because it has become established practice; recognises the rapid development of modern alternatives, including human cell-based testing, organ-on-a-chip technology, advanced computer modelling and AI; believes that Scotland should be at the forefront of developing and adopting these technologies rather than remaining dependent on practices that involve highly sentient mammals and non-human primates; further believes that public funding should support modern, effective and humane scientific research and should not be used to perpetuate unnecessary animal experimentation where credible alternatives are available; calls for greater transparency regarding the use of animals in scientific procedures, and urges the Scottish Government to use the funding, research, innovation and economic development powers available to it to support the development, validation and adoption of credible non-animal alternatives.