Press Releases
McARTHUR WELCOMES VISITSCOTLAND CLIMB-DOWN ON SOAP
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed a change in VisitScotland's policy which will allow the Orkney Travel Centre... read more
POLITICAL ARM WRESTLING OVER FISHING QUOTAS MUST END SAYS McARTHUR
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesperson, Liam McArthur, has criticised the Scottish Government's refusal to publish... read more
McARTHUR WELCOMES SNP BACK TO 'SANE SIDE' OF RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS OPT OUT
Commenting on an SNP motion calling for the opt out of the European Working Time Directive to be... read more
McARTHUR BACKS WWF's EARTH HOUR
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur MSP has backed WWF's Earth Hour initiative and urged constituents, local businesses and organisations... read more
McARTHUR URGES MINISTERS TO BLOCK PLANS FOR COMPULSORY SHEEP ELECTRONIC ID
Following up the news that the Hungarian Government has tabled a proposal to be put to the European Council... read more
MINISTERS MUST GET PUBLIC ENGAGED IN TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE - McARTHUR
Commenting on the publication of a Scottish Government survey showing that the environment is not a top priority for... read more
MINISTER PROMISES TO LOOK INTO OIC DIRECT PAYMENTS DIFFICULTY
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has won a commitment from John Swinney, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Sustainable Growth... read more
FARMERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO GO CAP IN HAND TO LONDON FOR ANIMAL WELFARE FUNDING
Commenting on NFU Scotland's call for Scotland's animal health budget to be devolved, Orkney MSP and Liberal... read more
FISHING INDUSTRY SHOULD NOT BE TREATED AS POLITICAL FOOTBALL SAYS McARTHUR
Commenting on the Scottish Fishermen's Federation... read more
McARTHUR QUESTIONS MINISTER ON POOR AIR AMBULANCE PERFORMANCE
27-02-2009 : Commenting on the energy assistance package announced by the Scottish Government, Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman and Orkney MSP... read more
FERRY VOUCHERS SHOULD ARRIVE SOON
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has advised Orcadians who are entitled to receive vouchers for two return trips south on... read more
MCARTHUR WELCOMES CROWN ESTATE INVESTMENT IN PENTLAND FIRTH
Commenting on the announcement from the Crown Estate that it plans to match fund option fees paid by developers... read more
DEADLINE FOR FREE CENTRAL HEATING PROGRAMME APPLICATIONS APPROACHES
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has been asked by Scottish Gas to draw to the attention of Orcadian pensioners the... read more
McARTHUR SEEKS ASSESSMENT OF RET TRIAL DISPLACEMENT IMPACT ON ORKNEY BUSINESSES
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has sought assurances that work is underway to assess the impact on Orkney of the... read more
GREEN JOBS TARGET MEANINGLESS SAYS McARTHUR
Liam McArthur MSP, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesman, has poured scorn on the Scottish Government's green jobs target after... read more
MCARTHUR SAYS CARE MUST BE TAKEN IN DEVELOPING PENTLAND FIRTH ENERGY
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Energy spokesperson, Liam McArthur, has welcomed "strong interest" in developing marine energy in the... read more
PRAGMATIC RESPONSE TO FORESTRY PLANS TO BE LEFT TO SUCCESSOR SAYS McARTHUR
Commenting after the outgoing Environment Minister appeared before the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee to answer questions on Scottish... read more
MINISTERS MUST DO MORE TO ENCOURAGE MICROGENERATION SAYS MCARTHUR
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Energy spokesman, Liam McArthur, believes that the Scottish Government has not gone far enough... read more
LONG-TERM ALTERNATIVE TO ABOLISHING BULL HIRE SCHEME MUST BE FOUND SAYS McARTHUR
Commenting on the announcement of an independent review group to look into the future of the bull hire scheme... read more