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McArthur seeks clarity on restrictions for islands

Posted by Jonathan Adamson | Updated 2020-09-24

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, is seeking clarity on whether the islands could be permitted to adopt slightly different restrictions to mainland Scotland on social gatherings following the next review by the Scottish Government.

McArthur warns of “bizarre cliff edge” if outdoor education centres are left to close

Posted by Jonathan Adamson | Updated 2020-09-23

Speaking today in a debate on the financial risk currently faced by Scotland’s outdoor education centres, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur highlighted the value contribution they make and issued a stern warning about the impact that their closure could have.

McArthur responds to independent report on air traffic centralisation project

Posted by Jonathan Adamson | Updated 2020-09-21

Responding to the findings of an independent report for the Prospect Union showing that the likely costs and risks of the Air Traffic Management Strategy have been significantly under-estimated by HIAL, Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur commented:

McArthur demands ‘fair deal’ for childminders

Posted by Jonathan Adamson | Updated 2020-09-17

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Thursday) demanded that the First Minister agrees to give childminders a ‘fair deal’ when it comes to support available to childcare providers.

McArthur highlights need for regional variation in post-Brexit immigration rules

Posted by Jonathan Adamson | Updated 2020-09-16

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Wednesday) highlighted the need for consideration to be given to adopting a more regionalised approach to post-Brexit immigration rules to support Scotland’s fishing sector.

McArthur responds to settlement of R100 court case

Posted by Jonathan Adamson | Updated 2020-09-11

Responding to the news that the court case regarding the roll out of the Scottish Government’s R100 contract in the Highlands and Islands has been settled, Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur commented:

McArthur calls for Covid restrictions to be proportionate

Posted by Jonathan Adamson | Updated 2020-09-10

Responding to the news that the Scottish Government is re-imposing nationwide restrictions on social gatherings that prevent more than six people from two different households meeting at once, Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur commented:

McArthur repeats call for targeted exemption for the islands on restrictions for burning plastics

Posted by Jonathan Adamson | Updated 2020-09-10

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Wednesday) repeated his call for a targeted exemption under the Islands Act on restrictions on burning plastics by farmers and crofters in the smaller isles.

Orkney’s parliamentarians support Back British Farming Day

Posted by Jonathan Adamson | Updated 2020-09-10

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur and Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael have pledged their support to Back British Farming Day.

McArthur repeats calls for changes to shielding advice for islands patients

Posted by Jonathan Adamson | Updated 2020-09-02

Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Wednesday) repeated calls for the Health Secretary to urgently update the shielding advice for isles patients who need to travel to the Scottish mainland for medical treatment.