Mark Bird responds to yesterday's Scottish decision
The GBGB has made another statement this week, this time on the ban in Scotland, following on from Wales the day before.
Mark Bird's Statement
"It is astounding and deeply disappointing that the Scottish Parliament has decided to pass this.
“The bill is unevidenced, illogical and will help no one in Scotland – least of all greyhounds.
"In the final weeks before an important election, Scottish constituents will find it simply unbelievable that their representatives have wasted hours of precious Parliamentary time introducing a law to ban something that does not even exist in their nation and which will have no impact at all on animal welfare.
"This decision should also act as a warning for all groups engaging with the Scottish Government.
"Less than two years ago, the Minister stated on the record that such a ban was not proportionate. Yet despite being repeatedly challenged by the Convenor of the RAI committee to provide evidence to support his change of position, he and his party have not only failed to do this, but also thrown their support behind Mark Ruskell MSP's vanity Bill.
"Other animal use groups, from horseracing to agility and flyball, will be greatly concerned about the Government's decision to appease animal rights campaigners and will be rightly apprehensive as to which activities will inevitably be targeted next."
