Scotland has no plans to ban cats, 1st minister says

Scotland denies rumored plans to ban cats after commission suggests restricting feline ownership to protect birds
An idependent report recommended the Scottish government place “restrictions” on cat ownership in specific rural areas frequented by endangered or at-risk bird species.
Does Scotland really plan to ban cats? Government forced to issue statement
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission said cats kill at least 700 million birds and other animals each year in the U.K.
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.
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.
Cats won't be banned in Scotland, the government confirms
Cats are great pets for all sorts of reasons, whether it’s providing companionship for elderly people or those living alone, comfort for people with health conditions or help
'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.
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.
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 Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved government insisted on Monday,
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