Press Releases
CFP Reform is Badly Needed, But Minsiters Can Improve Industry Consultation Now
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur took part in the debate in Holyrood this morning on reform of the Common Fisheries... read more
Northern Isles' MSPs Hold Further Talks with Serco on Ferry Contract
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur and Shetland MSP Tavish Scott held further talks this afternoon with Serco about the new... read more
Fuel Poverty Needs Local and National Solutions
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has urged Scottish Ministers to ensure that measures intended to tackle fuel poverty fully address... read more
Ministeral Response to Ferry Cuts Neither Credible Nor Helpful: McArthur
Commenting on the Transport Minister's 'open letter' to the press, responding to the concerns that have been raised... read more
Oil and Gas Strategy Should Reflect Benefits of Stability Within the UK
Commenting on the launch of an oil and gas strategy for Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrat energy spokesperson Liam McArthur... read more
Assurances Needed Now on Detail of Ferry Services
Commenting on the decision by the Court of Session to lift the suspension on the award of the Northern... read more
Ambitious Language Strategy Must be Matched by Credible, Costed, Plan
Commenting after a parliamentary debate on the importance of languages in the lives of young people, Scottish Liberal Democrat... read more
McArthur Seeks Guarantees for Orkney Police Jobs Under Single Police Force
During General Questions today in the Scottish Parliament, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur pressed the Cabinet Secretary for Justice to... read more
McArthur Comments on Education Scotland Audit
Commenting as teaching unions claim an Education Scotland audit is Curriculum for Excellence is "fraud", Scottish Liberal Democrat Education... read more
More Must Be Done to Close the Gap in Dental Provison
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur again pressed Scottish Ministers on the issue of NHS dental provision in the islands during... read more
Scottish Government Must Act on Foster Carers
At First Ministers Questions today, Scottish Liberal Democrat Young People’s spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP pressed the First... read more
McArthur Welcomes Stepping Stone to Further Success For Tital Energy
Commenting as Scottish Power announces the completion of successful initial testing of an underwater tidal turbine in Orkney, Scottish... read more
National Parenting Strategy Must Deliver Shared Ambition for Childrens' Future
Commenting after the chamber debated a National Parenting Strategy for Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Young People Liam... read more
Norther Isles' MSPs Consider Scotland's Constitutional Future
Shetland and Orkney MSPs, Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur, have sent a joint submission to the Scottish Government addressing... read more
Orkney MSP Supports Arctic Convoys Award Campaign
Commenting on the Scottish Arctic Convoy veterans reception, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur said:
"I wholeheartedly... read more
Isles' MSPs Float Serious Concerns With Minister Regarding Ferry Contract
Following news that Streamline have lodged a legal challenge to the Scottish Government’s decision to name Serco... read more
McArthur: More to be Done to Recruit New Foster Carers
Commenting on figures published in a Yougov/Quarriers survey today show 51 per cent of current and potential foster... read more
Police and Fire Reform Bill Remains Fundamentally Flawed: McArthur
The Scottish Government’s Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Bill passed its first parliamentary hurdle this afternoon, when... read more
McArthur Welcomes Improvements to Air Ambulance Service
Last month Orkney MSP Liam McArthur once again raised concerns with the Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon about the current... read more
McArthur Welcomes Loganair's Plans to Increase Flights to Inverness
Commenting on the announcement by Loganair that it is to reinstate flights between Orkney, Shetland and Inverness, local MSP... read more
Ofgem Project TransmiT Report is a Disappointment for Orkney
Following the release on Friday of Ofgem’s Project TransmiT report into transmission charging Orkney MSP Liam McArthur... read more
Norther Isles MSPs Press Minister on Freight
Orkney and Shetland MSP’s Liam McArthur and Tavish Scott today met representatives from Serco Ltd, following the... read more
SNP Government Mislead the Public Over ADS Business Travel Cuts
The European Commission have confirmed that SNP cuts to the Air Discount Scheme (ADS) were decisions made in Edinburgh... read more
McArthur Presses Cabinet Secretary for Air Ambulance Update
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur took the opportunity during General Questions in the Scottish Parliament to press the Cabinet Secretary... read more
Regionalised College Funding Must Not Starve Orkney College
At Education Questions in the Scottish Parliament today, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur asked the Scottish Government for assurances that... read more