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.

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.

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:

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.  

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.

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:

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:

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

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.