*Ø* Blogmanac | Monkey business too costly for Cambridge
Press Association
January 27
"Cambridge University is rethinking its controversial plans for a government-backed primate research centre because of the expected cost of protecting it from animal rights activists.
"The laboratory has become a focus of the growing battle between anti-vivisectionists opposed to the use of monkeys for science and academics who said the centre was vital for research into diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
"The decision to put the development on hold was made after costs grew from £24m to more than £32m ...
"South Cambridgeshire District Council had earlier refused planning permission after police raised fears about public safety at the site. Animal rights campaigners today welcomed the news."
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Press Association
January 27
"Cambridge University is rethinking its controversial plans for a government-backed primate research centre because of the expected cost of protecting it from animal rights activists.
"The laboratory has become a focus of the growing battle between anti-vivisectionists opposed to the use of monkeys for science and academics who said the centre was vital for research into diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
"The decision to put the development on hold was made after costs grew from £24m to more than £32m ...
"South Cambridgeshire District Council had earlier refused planning permission after police raised fears about public safety at the site. Animal rights campaigners today welcomed the news."
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