Press Releases
OICMEETING WITH FINANCE MINISTER USEFUL BUT NO CONCESSIONS ON UNFAIR FERRY FARES
28-02-2008 : Speaking after attending a meeting he had arranged to allow representatives of Orkney Islands Council to raise finance issue, particularly... read more
RET PILOTS - WHEN IS A PILOT NOT A PILOT?
26-02-2008 : Northern Isles MSPs, Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur, have slammed the Scottish Government's two and a half year "... read more
McARTHUR WELCOMES EUROPE'S AGREEMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE ADS
25-02-2008 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed the news that the European Commission has given its consent for the continuation of... read more
INVEST ENERGY PROFITS IN TACKLING FUEL POVERTY SAYS McARTHUR
21-02-2008 : Following the announcement that British Gas' profits have risen from £95 Million to £571 Million, Liberal Democrat Energy spokesman and... read more
McARTHUR BACKS LOCAL FESTIVALS AND INVITES CULTURE MINISTER TO ORKNEY
15-02-2008 : Questioned by Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, the Culture Minister confirmed that she recognised the importance of the cultural events that... read more
McARTHUR AND CARMICHAEL WELCOME £1 MILLION TRANSPORT FUNDING
13-02-2008 : Orkney's MSP and MP have welcomed the news that the Finance Secretary, John Swinney has been persuaded to continue... read more
McARTHUR REMINDS MINISTERS AND MSPs ABOUT OIC UNDERFUNDING
11-02-2008 : Speaking in last Thursday's debate on the Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2008, which sets out the funding which... read more
McARTHUR BACKS TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND INVITES MINISTER TO ORKNEY FOLK FESTIVAL
07-02-2008 : Speaking in yesterday's debate in the Scottish Parliament, which celebrated the Trad Music Awards, Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, outlined... read more
McARTHUR WELCOMES ELECTRONIC SHEEP TAG DELAY
31-01-2008 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the news that the EU plans to introduce an electronic identification system for sheep... read more
PARLIAMENT RECOGNISES SCOTTISH SUCCESS IN YOUNG TRADITIONAL MUSIC AWARDS
31-01-2008 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has given his support to a Parliamentary motion congratulating the winners of the BBC 2 Young... read more
McARTHUR & CARMICHAEL LAUNCH PETITION ON MISSING MILLION
25-01-2008 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, and MP, Alistair Carmichael, have launched a "Give Us Back Our Million" petition to... read more
LFASS PAYMENTS RELEASED BUT WORRIES ABOUT SCOTTISH RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
24-01-2008 :
While the news that farmers and crofters should receive their Less Favoured Area Support Scheme, (LFASS), payments in the... read more
While the news that farmers and crofters should receive their Less Favoured Area Support Scheme, (LFASS), payments in the... read more
McARTHUR SETS OUT THE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT POSITION ON ENERGY
21-01-2008 : Speaking in the energy debate in the Scottish Parliament, Orkney MSP and Liberal Democrat Energy Spokesman, Liam McArthur confirmed his... read more
McARTHUR QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT ON SHEEP TAG PROPOSALS
18-01-2008 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has tabled a series of Parliamentary Questions on the issue of a proposed EU Regulation which... read more
McARTHUR CALLS FOR ACTION ON FOOD
16-01-2008 : Reacting to the launch of the Scottish Government's national discussion on a national policy for food, Orkney MSP, Liam... read more
LOGANAIR'S FLYBE FRANCHISE
16-01-2008 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has reacted to the news that Loganair is to become a Flybe franchise partner when their... read more
ORKNEY PROJECTS IN NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK
08-01-2008 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the inclusion of both the Scapa Hub development and the project to reinforce the... read more
ADS EXTENSION WELCOME BUT COUNCIL NEEDS FUNDING FOR INTERNAL TRANSPORT
08-01-2008 : Orkney MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government is seeking the European Commission's consent to... read more
FISHERIES COUNCIL OUTCOME
19-12-2007 : Orkney MSP Liam McArthur held talks with Orkney Fisherman's Association, following the conclusion of the annual fisheries negotiations in... read more
HIE STILL TO JUSTIFY SHARE OUT OF LEADER CONVERGENCE FUNDING
17-12-2007 : Speaking on the day when a Scottish Government section panel is understood to be meeting to consider Highlands & Islands... read more