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RELEASE: McArthur receives clarity from Ministers on ferry vouchers
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has received assurance from the Scottish Government that current concessionary ferry vouchers which are due to expire at the end of March will remain valid until September 2021.
McArthur secures clarification on proposed route-map for islands
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Tuesday) pressed the First Minister to clarify how the proposed route-map out of lockdown will be applied to the islands.
Northern Isles MSPs call for ‘island-specific approach’ to live animal transport changes
Orkney and Shetland’s MSPs, Liam McArthur and Beatrice Wishart, have today (Tuesday) repeated calls for the Scottish Government to consider a more tailored and island-specific approach to proposed changes to live animal transport arrangements.
McArthur quizzes Minister on inclusion of new internal vessels in Ferries Plan
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Thursday) sought confirmation from the Islands Minister, Paul Wheelhouse that the replacement of Orkney’s internal ferry vessels will be included in the Scottish Government’s latest ferries plan.
McArthur welcomes withdrawal of short term lets licencing scheme
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the Housing Minister’s announcement today (Thursday) that the Scottish Government will withdraw legislation for a short term lets licencing scheme to allow draft guidance to be developed.
McArthur supports calls to declare a national mental health crisis
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Parliament to declare a mental health crisis following a debate in parliament this afternoon (Wednesday).
18.02.21
The malicious prosecutions of David Whitehouse and Paul Clark, senior administrators at Duff & Phelps, should have red flags popping up to the sound of the loudest possible alarm bells.
McArthur urges reconsideration of air traffic centralisation plans
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today (Wednesday) again urged HIAL to reconsider their plans to centralise air traffic control services in Inverness amidst concerns around rising costs and an absence of prior ‘island proofing’ of the proposals.
McArthur believes new ‘bridge’ fund could help address barriers ‘overtopping’ issue
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has written to the Finance Secretary, Kate Forbes, seeking an assurance that a new ‘bridge’ fund can be used to help address the long running ‘overtopping’ issue on the second Churchill barrier.
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.
