McArthur welcomes Scottish Government u-turn on HPMAs
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today welcomed news that the Scottish Government is dropping its plans to designate 10% of Scottish waters as Highly Protected Marine Areas by 2026.
29 Jun 2023
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McArthur meets with Housing Minister to discuss Orkney housing
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur met with Housing Minister, Paul McLennan today to discuss a range of different issues related to housing in the islands. The meeting follows a recent debate in parliament on community-led housing.
28 Jun 2023
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Ministers have ‘dropped the ball’ on Marine Protected Areas, says McArthur
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today urged the Scottish Government to review, assess and adapt existing Marine Protected Area protections instead of imposing ‘arbitrary’ targets for new HPMAs that have met with strong opposition from island communities.
15 Jun 2023
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McArthur praises Scottish carers
Liberal Democrat MSP for Orkney, Liam McArthur, has today praised the work of carers during the annual Carers Week running from 5-11 June 2023.
9 Jun 2023
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McArthur demands update on ferries task force meetings
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has demanded to know when the task force set up to look at replacing ferries on Orkney’s internal routes will next meet.
25 May 2023
McArthur calls for targeted support to recruit and retain island dentists
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur called today for the Government to target support at recruiting and retaining NHS dentists in rural and island areas.
25 May 2023
Church of Scotland votes to review opposition to assisted dying
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland today voted in favour of further ‘theological research’ on the issue of assisted dying, rejecting a motion which would have reaffirmed its opposition.
24 May 2023
Northern Isles MSPs blast ScotGov over shared cabins backtracking
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart today criticised the Scottish Government for backtracking on previous commitments to protect the value of concessionary ferry vouchers used by islanders on the Aberdeen route.
18 May 2023
McArthur joins cross party efforts to raise awareness of Lyme disease
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur joined MSPs from across the parties in calling for more action to tackle Lyme disease.
17 May 2023
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McArthur marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today marked the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week raising awareness of mental health, during a visit to Orkney Blide Trust.
15 May 2023
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McArthur voices support for action on rural mental health
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has thanked organisations active in helping provide support to those in rural and island areas struggling with their mental health.
11 May 2023
McArthur seeks assurances over dentistry payment reform
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has urged the Scottish Government to ensure dentists are provided with detailed information on future funding arrangements as soon as possible and well ahead of the deadline for reforms being introduced in November this year.
10 May 2023