Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for Orkney Islands (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Orkney (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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Kirkwall
Orkney Islands
KW15 1PA
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Scottish Liberal Democrats
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
06 October 2021 - 01 February 2023
Substitute Member
18 November 2020 - 14 September 2021
Member
06 May 2021 - 27 August 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
22 June 2021 - 26 August 2021
Deputy Convener
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Member
19 May 2016 - 20 May 2021
Appointed Member
29 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
29 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
08 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 October 2016 - 04 May 2021
Member
08 November 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
29 August 2017 - 04 May 2021
Member
25 May 2011 - 19 May 2016
Appointed Member
20 May 2011 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Liberal Democrats
20 May 2011 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Liberal Democrats
01 June 2011 - 23 March 2016
Member
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
Substitute Member
03 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Member
21 June 2007 - 02 September 2008
Substitute Member
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
Scottish Liberal Democrats
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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: 28 January 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur): "The next portfolio is justice and home affairs. I remind members that, due to the amount of business that we need to get through this afternoon and evening, I would appreciate brevity in questions and responses."
Chamber meeting date: 28 January 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer: "I will need quick questions and answers."
Chamber meeting date: 28 January 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer: "I will take a brief supplementary question from Bill Kidd, but it must be in relation to Cameron barracks in Inverness."
Chamber meeting date: 28 January 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer: "Very briefly, cabinet secretary."
Chamber meeting date: 28 January 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer: "I will take a couple of supplementaries. They will need to be brief, but the responses will need to be even briefer."
Find out how Liam McArthur has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 59 Amendment 123
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Result 24 for, 83 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP not voted
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 59 Amendment 121
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Result 24 for, 83 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP not voted
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 59 Amendment 122
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Result 24 for, 83 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP not voted
Disagreed
Find out what motions Liam McArthur has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20463
Motion ref. S6M-20462
Motion ref. S6M-20303
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the Men’s Shed movement on the issue of men’s health in Scotland, and how it plans to work with the Men’s Shed movement and similar groups in the future, including on the introduction of a men’s health strategy."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether the Air Discount Scheme will be continued in its current from after March 2026."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 23 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-41439 by Shona Robison on 6 November 2025, whether it will provide an update on when it will publish the results of, and response to, its consultation on a cruise ship levy."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 23 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 9 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the announcement by the UK Government on 19 November 2025 that it will develop a Men’s Health Strategy, what representations it has received in support of a similar strategy being developed for Scotland."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 23 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 9 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the announcement by the UK Government on 19 November 2025 that it will develop a Men’s Health Strategy, what consideration it has given to developing a similar strategy for Scotland."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 22 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any implications of the draft 2026 revaluation of non-domestic rates for local communities that rely on self-catering accommodation to support population retention and local services."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 22 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to support local authorities to manage any potential increases in business distress or closures linked to the draft 2026 revaluation of non-domestic rates for self-catering properties."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 22 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the effect of the draft rateable value increases on the long-term economic resilience of rural areas dependent on tourism."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 4 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 16 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-41729 by Angela Constance on 18 November 2025, how many prisoners mistakenly released from Scotland's prisons have not been returned to prison, in each of the last five years, including 2025-26 to date."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 4 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 16 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to increase awareness of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), in light of a recent survey by Crohn's & Colitis UK, which found that around half of respondents from Scotland are not very familiar with IBD, and over three in five do not know that IBD can be life-threatening."
See all of Liam McArthur's questions submitted in Parliament