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CFP Reform is Badly Needed, But Minsiters Can Improve Industry Consultation Now

07-06-2012 :

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

06-06-2012 :

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

06-06-2012 :

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

01-06-2012 :

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

29-05-2012 :

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

29-05-2012 :

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

24-05-2012 :

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

24-05-2012 :

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

23-05-2012 :

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

17-05-2012 :

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

17-05-2012 :

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

17-05-2012 :

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

16-05-2012 :

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

14-05-2012 :

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

14-05-2012 :

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

14-05-2012 :

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

14-05-2012 :

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

10-05-2012 :

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

10-05-2012 :

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

09-05-2012 :

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

08-05-2012 :

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

08-05-2012 :

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

30-04-2012 :

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

27-04-2012 :

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

26-04-2012 :

At Education Questions in the Scottish Parliament today, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur asked the Scottish Government for assurances that... read more