Scottish First Minister John Swinney refuted claims of a potential cat ban after an independent report highlighted the significant impact felines have on native wildlife. While the report suggested 'containment' measures, such as keeping cats indoors or on leashes, Swinney assured the public that the government has no intention of restricting pet ownership.
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.
The report said “cat containment” measures could also include “restrictions on introducing cats to households in vulnerable areas" – interpreted by some as effectively a ban.Swinney, who heads Scotland’s semi-autonomous Edinburgh-based government, spoke to journalists to defend the administration’s pro-feline credentials.“The government’s not going to be banning cats or restricting cats. We’ve no intention of doing so and we will not be doing it.
Swinney, who heads Scotland’s semi-autonomous Edinburgh-based government, spoke to journalists to defend the administration’s pro-feline credentials.
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