Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland

'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.
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.
Scotland has no plans to ban cats, first minister says
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission had called for containment zones with restrictions on cats but John Swinney said no ban planned.
Scottish government gives update on reports cats could be banned
It has been estimated that cats across the UK kill tens of millions of wild animals each year - including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Countries such as Australia have set up initiatives including curfews and containment areas in response to the problem.
Does Scotland actually want to ban cats?
An SNP report about cat ownership has produced a flurry of headlines over an approaching “cat ban” in Scotland. But is it true?
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'.
ScotRail seemingly poke fun at Scottish Government
ScotRail have seemingly poked fun at the Scottish Government following rumours that ministers were planning to ban cats in the country.
SNP considering banning cats from going outside in Scotland
The SNP are considering banning domestic cats in a bid to protect wild animals, it has been reported. Under new proposals owners could be ordered to keep moggies indoors or even be stopped from owning a feline altogether in some 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.
ScotRail poke fun following rumours that Scottish Government will 'ban cats'
ScotRail have seemingly poked fun at the Scottish Government following rumours that ministers were planning to ban cats in the country. It comes after the Glasgow Times revealed that John Swinney completely rejected reports put forward from the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) – a group of independent experts – which recommended the government look at potentially instituting containment areas for cats to protect local wildlife.
John Swinney rules out the Scottish Government introducing any ban on cats
John Swinney rules out the Scottish Government introducing any ban on cats. He spoke as he opened the first 'hydrogen homes' for the H100 project at a demonstration facility in Fife.
Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland as ministers urged to investigate pets' risk to wildlife
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Cats could be banned in Scotland as SNP ministers set to review new report
The report advised the Scottish Government that domestic cats should be subject to restrictions in some areas.
SNP drops idea of cat ban after mockery
John Swinney says his administration will not restrict pet ownership, despite Scottish Government considering measure ...
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