Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland

Facing a flap over cats, Scotland's government denies it plans to ban felines
LONDON -- 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.
Exasperated Swinney forced to deny he plans to ban cat ownership in Scotland
Scotland’s first minister has been forced to knock down reports that the government is considering banning cats. John Swinney had to issue a statement over the matter after a report from independent experts branded cats as a threat to Scotland’s wildlife.
'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 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.
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. The Telegraph ...
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.
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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One of four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands dies
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