Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for Orkney Islands (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Orkney (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
Website: liammcarthur.org.uk
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Orkney Islands
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06 October 2021 - 01 February 2023
Substitute Member
18 November 2020 - 14 September 2021
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06 May 2021 - 27 August 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
22 June 2021 - 26 August 2021
Deputy Convener
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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19 May 2016 - 20 May 2021
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29 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
29 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
08 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
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06 October 2016 - 04 May 2021
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08 November 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
29 August 2017 - 04 May 2021
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25 May 2011 - 19 May 2016
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20 May 2011 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Liberal Democrats
20 May 2011 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Liberal Democrats
01 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
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23 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
01 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Liberal Democrats
01 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Liberal Democrats
03 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
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03 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
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21 June 2007 - 02 September 2008
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13 June 2007 - 02 September 2008
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24 May 2007 - 01 September 2008
Scottish Liberal Democrats
24 May 2007 - 01 September 2008
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These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2025
Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD): "I echo John Mason’s concerns, which reflect concerns that I have heard from the Orkney raptor study group…
Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2025
The Deputy Presiding Officer: "Speak through the chair, please."
Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2025
The Deputy Presiding Officer: "I thank colleagues for accommodating so many portfolio questions. 14:51 Meeting suspended."
Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2025
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur): "Given the time pressures across the afternoon, we will crack on with questions on the next portfolio, which is health and social care…
Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2025
The Deputy Presiding Officer: "I will call a couple of members to ask supplementary questions. They will need to be brief, as will the responses."
Find out how Liam McArthur has voted recently.
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Result 83 for, 35 against, 7 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Supported by: Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Result 63 for, 55 against, 7 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Result 69 for, 30 against, 26 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Natalie Don-Innes, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Result 68 for, 31 against, 25 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Result 52 for, 72 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Liam McArthur has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: McArthur, Liam, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 22 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding how it delivers support for community ownership of heritage assets."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2025
Asked by: McArthur, Liam, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it can provide a specific timeline for the launch of the delayed cruise ship levy consultation."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
Asked by: McArthur, Liam, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 16 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of which actions in the Scottish Biodiversity Delivery Plan 2024-2030 are specifically targeted to restore and manage species-rich grasslands."
Answer expected on 30 January 2025
Asked by: McArthur, Liam, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what mechanisms are in place to allow the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission to investigate evidence provided to it during a previously reviewed case."
Answered by Angela Constance on 10 January 2025
Asked by: McArthur, Liam, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what sanctions exist for misleading the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission, and how such matters are investigated."
Answered by Angela Constance on 10 January 2025
Asked by: McArthur, Liam, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 20 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to support the Office of the Public Guardian in its digital transformation project."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 7 January 2025
Asked by: McArthur, Liam, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 20 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the merits of introducing digital activation codes for lasting powers of attorney, rather than requiring the use of paper documents as proof of registration."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 7 January 2025
Asked by: McArthur, Liam, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 20 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will work with the Office of the Public Guardian to introduce digital activation codes for lasting powers of attorney, which could reportedly benefit both attorneys and granters."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 7 January 2025
Asked by: McArthur, Liam, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 10 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle marine litter caused by the improper disposal of end-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 19 December 2024
Asked by: McArthur, Liam, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date Lodged: 10 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of its Marine Litter Strategy."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 19 December 2024
See all of Liam McArthur's questions submitted in Parliament