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McArthur maintains the pressure for introduction of RET
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has urged the Scottish Government to reinforce with the European Commission the urgent need for a decision that would enable RET to be implemented on ferry routes serving the Northern Isles.
McArthur responds to new licence for goose management
Responding to the news that Scottish Natural Heritage will issue a new licence for greylag goose control in Orkney, local MSP Liam McArthur commented:
McArthur calls for strike compromise to avoid disruption to Orkney Folk Festival
Responding to news that a strike date set by Air Traffic Controllers working for HIAL, following a breakdown in the talks set up to resolve the pay dispute, coincides with the first day of the Orkney Folk Festival, local MSP Liam McArthur commented:
McArthur: R100 programme delivery plan gives “cause for concern”
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has voiced concern over delays in the Scottish Government’s programme for delivering high speed broadband to 100% of properties across Scotland. The Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, Paul Wheelhouse, has admitted in response to a Parliamentary Question ...
McArthur responds to Northern Isles ferry tender update
Responding to confirmation by the Scottish Government that the tendering of the Northern Isles ferry contract will proceed as set out in the original documentation, following the Court of Session ruling earlier this month, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur appealed for 'real improvements' to the service.
McArthur: Deposit Return Scheme will help clean up our climate and seas
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has responded today to the announcement that a 20p Deposit Return Scheme is to be introduced across Scotland by 2021 by urging the Government to account for rural needs, and avoid unintended consequences.
McArthur pledges support for increasing Parkinson’s support in Orkney
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has used a Members’ Business debate in parliament today to highlight the need to improve the services available for people with Parkinson’s in Orkney. There are estimated to be over 60 people living with Parkinson’s in Orkney. However, with no local specialist support a...
McArthur responds to legal decision on ferry subsidies
Today, the Court of Session has reached a decision in relation to a legal challenge to Scottish Government ferry subsidies, concluding that the proposed contract for the Northern Isles ferry services is not unlawful.
McArthur demands action to meet Orkney’s growing freight needs
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has again pressed the government to take action to ensure the growing demands for freight capacity on Northern Isles ferry routes are met in future. At General Questions in Parliament today, Mr McArthur reminded the Islands Minister, Paul Wheelhouse of reassurances th...
About
Liam has strong ties with Orkney. He attended Sanday school and Kirkwall Grammar. Liam has worked for European Commission, as a consultant helping charities and as a Special Adviser to the Deputy First Minister, then former MP and MSP for Orkney Jim Wallace. A football enthusiast, Liam played in Orkney's inter-county team and for Scottish Universities, while captain of Edinburgh University. In Parliament, Liam is the Scottish Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Energy, Young People and Education.
