Cats won’t be banned in Scotland, government confirms

Cats won't be banned in Scotland, the government confirms
The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts branded felines a threat to Scotland’s wildlife and suggested “containment” measures be considered to reduce the damage.
Scotland's government denies it plans to ban cats
The country's first minister was forced to issue the statement after a report branded felines a threat to Scotland’s wildlife and suggested “containment” measures be considered.
'No cat ban in Scotland', John Swinney confirms
The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife.
Scotland's Cat Controversy: Government Denies Ban
The Scottish government clarified it has no plans to ban cats following a report suggesting cats pose a threat to wildlife. The report proposed 'containment' methods, sparking backlash. First Minister John Swinney assured the public there will be no cat ban,
Scottish government gives update on reports cats could be banned
The Scottish government has said it will "under no circumstances" be banning cats after being urged to order a report to explore measures for protecting at-risk wildlife.
Will Scotland ban cats under new wildlife plans?
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission has warned that cats are depleting wildlife populations and has suggested restrictions and even a ban on the animals in Scotland.
Scottish Government has ‘no intention’ of banning cats, says Swinney
John Swinney has knocked down reports the Scottish Government is considering banning cats. Reports emerged over the weekend of a report from the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) – a group of independent experts – which recommended the Scottish Government look at potentially instituting containment areas for cats to protect local wildlife.
Cats could be banned in parts of Scotland as ministers review new report
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) has recommended a ban on cats in Scotland as well as the introduction of curfews and leads for the animals
Facing a flap over cats, Scotland's government denies it plans to ban felines
The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts branded felines a threat to Scotland’s wildlife and suggested “containment” measures be considered to reduce the damage.
Could cat containment areas be introduced in Scotland to protect wildlife?
A report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission suggests new housing developments could have a requirement which bans cats in 'conservation-sensitive areas'.
Purrfect! Scotland has no plans to ban cats, leader says
Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved government insisted Monday, after welfare experts gave ministers pause for thought in a new report.
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Cats could be banned in Scotland as SNP ministers set to review new report
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