Press Releases
McArthur Quizes Minister Over Draft National Gaelic Language Plan
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has written to the Minister for Learning and Skills, asking about the implications for non... read more
McARTHUR: PRESSES HEALTH SECRETARY TO MEET WITH ORKNEY HEALTH & CARE
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed a commitment from Health Secretary, Nicola Sturgeon to meet with representatives of Orkney... read more
Better Ministerial Involvement with Scottish Fuel Poverty Forum Needed:McArthur
Commenting after the Fuel Poverty Statement to Parliament, Scottish Liberal Democrat Energy spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:
Scottish Parliament Acknowledges Orkney's Success At Renewable Energy Awards
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has today lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament congratulating the winners and nominees at... read more
Government Must Ensure Take Up Of Energy Assistance Is As Wide As Possible
Commenting on the announcement that carers who look after family or friends will qualify for free energy assistance, Scottish... read more
Few Will Be Comforted By First Minister's Assurances On Forced Mergers
Commenting after the First Minister assured MSPs that there would be no forced mergers of Universities or Colleges inScotland... read more
McArthur Backs Hi-Scot Credit Union Expansion
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has given his backing to HI-Scot Credit Union’s plans to... read more
Colleges Paying the Price for SNP's Smash and Grab Raid
Scottish Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has attacked the Scottish Government for making ‘political’ decisions... read more
Justice Secretary Refuses to Offer Guarantees on Island Fire Station Closures
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has received a reply to his letter to the Justice Secretary, asking him to confirm... read more
Teachers at the Heart of Providing High Quality Education
Commenting on Education Scotland’s assessment of Scottish schools, Scottish Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said... read more
Dundee University's Degree Proposal is a Step in the Right Direction
Dundee University’s announcement that it is to move towards a three year degree in some circumstances has... read more
Lord Sutherland is Right to Voice Fears About Government Approach to Mergers
Responding to criticisms by Lord Sutherland of a 'merger by fax' policy in relation to pressure on Abertay and... read more
McArthur Returns From Useful and Timely Meetings in Brussels
Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney, has just returned from a series of meetings in Brussels, where he met with... read more
Comment on Scottish Water Laboratory Closure in Orkney
In response to Scottish Water’s announcement that it plans to close its testing laboratory in Orkney, local... read more
McArthur Welcomes U-Turn on Ferry Contract but Calls for Joined Up Service
Transport Scotland has submitted a contract notice requesting operators to come forward to undertake the Northern Isles Ferry Services... read more
McArthur Welcomes News Regarding New Balfour Hospital
“I have been making the case to Ministers for a new Balfour hospital since being elected Orkney&rsquo... read more
McArthur Welcomes Announcement on Solid Wall Installation Pilot for Orkney
Responding to the announcement by the Scottish Government that Orkney will form part of a ‘pilot’ scheme... read more
SNP Budget Confirms Extension of RET 'Pilot' Until 2015
Commenting on the Scottish Budget announced by the SNP Finance Secretary in the Scottish Parliament today, Orkney MSP Liam... read more
Northern Isles Parliamentarians Back Petition for Fair Travel Payments
Tavish Scott MSP, Liam McArthur MSP and Alistair Carmichael MP are urging the Northern Isles to support a Student... read more
Decision on Tugs Will be Met With Dismay
Commenting today on the UK Government’s decision to end the contract for emergency tug cover in the... read more
McArthur Presses Health Secretary for Progress on New Balfour Hospital
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has written to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing to... read more
McArthur Welcomes Additional Funding for Housing Projects
Commenting on the news that Orkney has secured additional funding for housing projects, constituency MSP Liam McArthur said:read more
Education Secretary's Puerile, Offensive Retorts to Questioning is Disappointing
Commenting after the Cabinet Secretary for Education’s statement to Parliament on post 16 education in Scotland, Scottish... read more
McArthur: Scottish Government Must Protect Retained Fire Stations
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has written to Kenny MacAskill... read more
McArthur Welcomes Stagecoach Re-Think on Bus Services
Following media reports this morning of a reduction in Stagecoach services in... read more