Press Releases
ANCIENT WOODLAND RECORD MUST BE KEPT: McARTHUR
Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to review their forestry policy... read more
McARTHUR ATTACKS FERRY CUTS OPTIONS
Commenting on the list of cost cutting options offered by the Scottish Government, which they want users of the... read more
SCOTT & McARTHUR URGE HIAL TO HOLD BACK ON CAR PARKING CHARGES
Northern Isles MSPs, Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur, are calling on the HIAL Board to wait for the outcome... read more
McARTHUR SAYS ENERGY STATEMENT IS A POSITIVE STEP FOR SCOTLAND
Commenting on the first annual energy statement from the UK Government, Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Energy spokesman, Liam... read more
McARTHUR MAKES CASE FOR THURSO VET LAB TO REVIEW GROUP
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, today met members of the team set up by the Scottish Government to review veterinary... read more
McARTHUR NOT SURPRISED BY DROP IN ALCOHOL LICENSES
Reacting to the news that the number of licenses to sell alcohol in Orkney has dropped by 22%, Orkney... read more
McARTHUR: HARNESS SCOTLAND'S POTENTIAL AND LOW CARBON ECONOMY WILL FOLLOW
Commenting on Ofgem's reform of energy network regulations, Orkney MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Energy spokesman Liam McArthur... read more
McARTHUR SLAMS FAILURE TO GET FAIR SHARE FOR ORKNEY OF BOILER SCRAPPAGE GRANTS
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has attacked the Scottish Government for failing to make sure that people in peripheral parts... read more
McARTHUR AND LYON DEMAND ACTION OF FLAWED FISHERIES SCIENCE
Orkney MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Fisheries Spokesman, Liam McArthur, has written to Richard Benyon, the UK Fisheries Minister... read more
SNP HAVE REPEATEDLY MISHANDLED GRANT AND LOAN SCHEME: MCARTHUR
Commenting on the news that the Scottish Government's Home Renewables Grant Scheme is to close, Orkney MSP... read more
McARTHUR CONCERNED AT RURAL PRIORITIES GRANT DELAYS
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman, Liam McArthur, has called on the Scottish Government to sort out... read more
MCARTHUR: CROFTING REGISTER WILL PROVE COSTLY AND UNNECESSARY
Commenting on the Crofting Reform Bill, Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman, Liam McArthur, said:
"Crofting... read more
McARTHUR BACKS FISHERMEN'S CALL FOR A COMMONSENSE APPROACH
Following the release of the latest scientific advice on fish stocks, Orkney MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Fisheries Spokesman... read more
MINISTERS UNDERMINING THEIR OWN EFFORTS ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SAYS MCARTHUR
Commenting on the report from Consumer Focus Scotland which has highlighted the role that area based projects can play... read more
McARTHUR WELCOMES SCOTTISH HOCKEY ASSURANCES
Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed assurances given to him which lift the fear that Orcadian hockey players, playing... read more
MCARTHUR WELCOMES MOVE TOWARDS A REVIEW OF SHEEP EID
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman, Liam McArthur, has welcomed Liberal Democrat Scottish Secretary Michael Moore's... read more
McARTHUR: SALMOND BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE FOR HIS OWN MESS
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Agriculture spokesman, Liam McArthur, today questioned the First Minister about research funding at institutes... read more
McARTHUR: FARMING INDUSTRY WILL WELCOME DEVOLUTION OF ANIMAL HEALTH BUDGET
Commenting on the devolution of animal health budgets to Scotland, Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman, Liam... read more
DELAY TO AIRPORT PARKING CHARGES DECISION SHOULD ALLOW A HIAL CHANGE OF HEART
Reacting to the reports that the HIAL Board has deferred making a decision on their plans to introduce car... read more
MCARTHUR LEADS DEBATE AGAINST UNFAIR PENALTIES ON FARMERS
Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesman Liam McArthur MSP has criticised new and higher levels of penalties... read more