Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has reiterated his call on Scottish Ministers to pause the Deposit Return Scheme and commission an independent review to address outstanding concerns of small producers in Orkney and across the country.
Responding to the Deputy First Minister's announcement on funding for Orkney's internal ferry services during the stage 3 proceedings of the Scottish Budget this afternoon, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said:
Responding to Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as First Minister, Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur said: "Nicola Sturgeon has been a formidable force in Scottish politics for more than two decades. Becoming the longest serving and first female First Minister is an impressive achievement that deserves respect.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, is encouraging households in Orkney with prepayment meters to ensure they have redeemed their energy rebate vouchers ahead of their 90-day expiry by 9 April 2023.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has urged the Circular Economy Minister, Lorna Slater to pause the launch of Deposit Return Scheme "to avoid damaging businesses, public confidence and the case for DRS itself" as concerns mount over the deliverability of the scheme later this year.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has highlighted the impact of the crisis in NHS dentistry on patients in Orkney and urged the Scottish Government to provide certainty over future funding models.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, is urging people in Orkney to show their support for the British Heart Foundation this Heart Month by learning how to carry out lifesaving CPR through their new tool, RevivR.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has welcomed the establishment of a new £1 million fund by the Scottish Government to provide warm spaces, hot meals, group activities and fuel payments to people most at risk of isolation including older people, young parents, carers and disabled people.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has pressed the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney for an assurance that the government's ferries taskforce with Orkney Islands Council will deliver a funding package that leads to the procurement of new and long overdue ferries for Orkney’s internal services.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has backed SAMH's new suicide prevention campaign, Ask Them About Suicide, and is encouraging people in Orkney to help create a culture where people can talk openly and honestly about suicide and find support when they need it.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has warned energy companies against falsely charging island customers for installing smart meters. It follows a case raised with Mr McArthur by a constituent, quoted nearly £800 by one energy company to cover the cost of labour, ferry travel and accommodation.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has challenged the First Minister over the Scottish Government's proposed cut to the Scottish Men's Sheds Association as part of this year's Scottish Budget.
