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PROBLEMS PERSIST WITH ISLAND BROADBAND SERVICE SAYS McARTHUR

06-02-2009 : Commenting on the Scottish Government scheme to expand broadband coverage in Scotland, Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman and Orkney MSP... read more

FIRST MINISTER'S JOBS PLAN IS GREEN ILLUSION SAYS McARTHUR

05-02-2009 : Commenting after challenging Alex Salmond to provide greater detail on the Government's green job proposals at today's (Thursday... read more

McARTHUR RAISES ORKNEY RUGBY WITH SCOTLAND PLAYERS

05-02-2009 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, raised the development of rugby in Orkney when the Scottish Rugby Union held a reception in... read more

EFFECTIVE CLOSURE OF FISHERIES CAUSED BY NEW SCHEME SAYS McARTHUR

03-02-2009 : Commenting on the release of the details for the 'Conversation Credits II' scheme, Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Fisheries spokesman... read more

MINISTERS MUST ACT NOW TO SUPPORT SCOTLAND'S FARMERS SAYS MCARTHUR

30-01-2009 :

Commenting on the appointment of Peter Cook to undertake a first stage review of the £1.6 billion... read more

McARTHUR SEEKS MINISTER'S HELP ON FLYBE FARES AND BOOKINGS

29-01-2009 : At Question Time in the Scottish Parliament today, Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, won an assurance from the Transport Minister, Stewart... read more

ORKNEY'S MISSING LICENSING APPLICATIONS WORRY McARTHUR

23-01-2009 : Commenting on statistics which show that, since the introduction of the new Licensing Act, the Orkney Licensing Board has only... read more

McARTHUR SAYS THAT CONCERNS REMAIN OVER FLOOD PREVENTION PLANS

22-01-2009 : Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman, Liam McArthur, has criticised the Scottish Government for failing to take steps... read more

McARTHUR WINS BACKING FOR THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE

22-01-2009 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, won the support of MSPs when he argued in Parliament today that farmers and crofters are... read more

McARTHUR SEEKS ACTION TO TACKLE EFFECTIVE CLOSURE OF WEST COAST WHITEFISH FLEET

20-01-2009 : Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Fisheries spokesman, Liam McArthur, has demanded that the Scottish Government does more to support Scotland... read more

FWAG BACKED INTO CORNER BY MINISTERS ACTIONS SAYS McARTHUR

20-01-2009 : Commenting on the ongoing discussions between the Scottish Government and the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) to resolve the... read more

McARTHUR CONDEMNS BULL HIRE PLANS AND CALLS FOR ALTERNATIVES TO BE CONSIDERED

16-01-2009 : Speaking in a debate yesterday in the Scottish Parliament, on the Bull Hire Scheme, Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, attacked the... read more

HIE & HITRANS LOOKING AT FUEL PRICE DIFFERENCES

15-01-2009 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the confirmation that he has received from Sandy Cumming, the Chief Executive of Highlands... read more

McARTHUR WELCOMES ORKNEY'S RIGHTFUL PLACE ON BANKNOTE

14-01-2009 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the news that the Heart of Neolithic Orkney is to appear on one of... read more

LIFTING OF RUSSIAN FISH BAN GOOD NEWS FOR SCOTTISH INDUSTRY - McARTHUR

13-01-2009 : Commenting on the news that Russian officials have decided to lift restrictions placed on UK fish imports last April, Orkney... read more

VOLUNTARY BLUETONGUE VACCINATION POSSIBLE FOR THE ISLES SAYS McARTHUR

12-01-2009 : Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman, Liam McArthur, has urged Scottish Ministers to work with island stakeholders to... read more

McARTHUR SEEKS BETTER COVERAGE FOR ORKNEY EVENTS

12-01-2009 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, is calling on the Tourism Minister, Jim Mather, to make sure that any further Homecoming Scotland... read more

McARTHUR ARGUES THAT HARD PRESSED FARMERS MUST BE ABLE TO PLAN AHEAD

08-01-2009 : Commenting after questioning the Cabinet Secretary on LFASS payments to Scottish farmers, Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Development spokesman... read more

SCOTT & MCARTHUR SLAM MINISTERS FOR ABOVE INFLATION FERRY FARES INCREASES

06-01-2009 : Northern Isles MSPs, Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur have slammed the Scottish Government for above inflation fare increases on ferry... read more

MINISTER MUST FIX MESS MADE OF RURAL PRIORITIES SCHEME SAYS McARTHUR

06-01-2009 : Commenting on the Scottish Government's plan for agriculture outlined today at Oxford Farming Conference, Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat... read more