Press Releases
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