While he noted Andrew Voas of the Scottish Government had been clear the Bill would not cover such an event, he thought there should be "very clear differentiation in the legislation so that it does not cover that type of show".iEnvironment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee, Official Report, 6 June 2017, Col 18
Mr Kerr also noted the Scottish Government had said it is clear as to what type of event was covered by "circus" but, both heiiEnvironment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee, Official Report, 6 June 2017, Col 18 and Andrew Mitchell of the City of Edinburgh CounciliiEnvironment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee, Official Report, 6 June 2017, Col 18 felt the absence of a definition of this term and ambiguity over the definition of "wild animals" could have unintended consequences for local authorities and other types of show.