Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has called for more assurances to island communities ahead of plans to re-start of self-referrals to the breast screening programme for those aged 71 and over this autumn.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has reiterated his concern over island communities being left behind as new data reveals Orkney continues to suffer the worst internet connections in the UK.
Isles representatives, Alistair Carmichael MP and Liam McArthur MSP, have this week written to the Business Secretary, the head of Ofgem, and the trade body Energy UK to challenge the refusal of energy suppliers in the isles to connect new built homes to electricity supply.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has reiterated concerns over the proposed Islands Bond scheme concept and argued for the funding to be targeted at improving transport links.
