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The Medicinal Labelling Bill should be rejected by Parliament, as ill-conceived and an unworthy and transparent attempt to promote laboratory animal experimentation

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The Labelling of All Medicinal Products as Dependent on Animal Research would be a Minefield to be Avoided at All Costs

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