The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue ...

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John Swinney was yesterday dragged into the row over whether cat ownership should be banned or restricted in Scotland.

The hike, if pushed through, would contradict the First Minister's view that rises of around 10% are not necessary.

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 ...

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