MSP for Orkney Islands (Constituency)
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Kirkwall
Orkney Islands
KW15 1PA
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Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for Orkney Islands (Constituency)
05 May 2011 to present
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Former MSP for Orkney (Constituency)
03 May 2007 to 22 Mar 2011
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Scottish Liberal Democrats
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14 May 2021 to 14 May 2026
Scottish Parliament
06 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Liberal Democrats
27 August 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Liberal Democrats
01 February 2023 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
29 September 2021 to 08 April 2026
Convener
06 October 2021 to 01 February 2023
Substitute Member
18 November 2020 to 14 September 2021
Member
06 May 2021 to 27 August 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
22 June 2021 to 26 August 2021
Deputy Convener
17 June 2021 to 22 June 2021
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19 May 2016 to 20 May 2021
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29 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
29 May 2016 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Liberal Democrats
06 October 2016 to 04 May 2021
Member
08 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
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08 November 2016 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
29 August 2017 to 04 May 2021
Member
25 May 2011 to 19 May 2016
Appointed Member
20 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Liberal Democrats
20 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Liberal Democrats
01 June 2011 to 23 March 2016
Member
23 June 2011 to 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
01 September 2008 to 22 March 2011
Scottish Liberal Democrats
01 September 2008 to 22 March 2011
Scottish Liberal Democrats
03 September 2008 to 22 March 2011
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03 September 2008 to 22 March 2011
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21 June 2007 to 02 September 2008
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 to 02 September 2008
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24 May 2007 to 01 September 2008
Scottish Liberal Democrats
24 May 2007 to 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: 10 June 2026
Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD): "To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the installation of electrical infrastructure in Orkney. (S7O-00043)"
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD): "I join others in welcoming the cabinet secretary to his post and I commend him on his first speech. Daniel Johnson talked about a hopeful start…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD): "I join others in welcoming the cabinet secretary to his post and I commend him on his first speech. Daniel Johnson talked about a hopeful start…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD): "I join others in welcoming the cabinet secretary to his post and I commend him on his first speech. Daniel Johnson talked about a hopeful start…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD): "I congratulate Mr Currie on his first speech, and I welcome the minister back to her position, which I know that she is absolutely passionate about. I also strongly associate myself with Miles Briggs’s wise advice at the beginning of his speech…
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Motion ref. S7M-00294
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026
Supported by: Jackie Baillie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 71 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.3
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 53 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.2
Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 70 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00294.1
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Result 55 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00290.1
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, June 8, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Result 78 for, 28 against, 16 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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Motion ref. S7M-00302
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: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address workforce planning challenges in staff recruitment and retention for health and social care services in Orkney."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what timeline has been agreed for the £500 million investment to extend free childcare to children aged between nine months and 12-years-old that it announced in March 2026."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the installation of electrical infrastructure in Orkney."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been remanded to prison custody by the High Court of the Judiciary and received a verdict of (a) not guilty, (b) not proceeded against and (c) not proven for the charges for which they were remanded, and what the (i) mean, (ii) median and (iii) 90th percentile length of time on remand was for such…
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been remanded to electronically monitored bail by the High Court of Justiciary, found guilty and sentenced to immediate custody, including those whose time on remand equals or exceeds their custodial sentence, and what the (a) mean, (b) median and (c) 90th percentile length of time on remand was…
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been remanded to electronically monitored bail by sheriff courts but given a non-custodial sentence, and what the (a) mean, (b) median and (c) 90th percentile length of time on remand was for such individuals, in each year since 2018."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been remanded to prison custody by sheriff courts but given a non-custodial sentence, and what the (a) mean, (b) median and (c) 90th percentile length of time on remand was for such individuals, in each year since 2018."
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been remanded to electronically monitored bail by sheriff courts, found guilty and sentenced to immediate custody, including those whose time on remand equals or exceeds their custodial sentence, and what the (a) mean, (b) median and (c) 90th percentile length of time on remand was for such…
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been remanded to prison custody by sheriff courts and received a verdict of (a) not guilty, (b) not proceeded against and (c) not proven for the charges for which they were remanded, and what the (i) mean, (ii) median and (iii) 90th percentile length of time on remand was for such individuals, in…
Asked by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been remanded to prison custody by the High Court of the Judiciary but given a non-custodial sentence, and what was the (a) mean, (b) median and (c) 90th percentile length of time on remand for such individuals, in each year since 2018."
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