Carmichael renews call for 1 gigawatt tidal stream energy target
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has renewed calls for a 1 gigawatt target for the rollout of tidal stream renewable energy in a debate in Parliament.
20 Oct 2023
News
Carmichael calls for parliamentary statement on Northern Isles coastguard helicopter response times
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called for the Transport Secretary to make a statement in Parliament on proposed changes to response times for the coastguard helicopter based at Sumburgh.
19 Oct 2023
Carmichael takes up “truly shocking” Antonio Maria case with Fisheries Minister
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today called on the government to take up the “truly shocking” case of the Antonio Maria with authorities in France, following the near-collision with a Shetland trawler earlier this week.
19 Oct 2023
Carmichael challenges “impossible” MCA fishing advice putting Harbour Masters at legal risk
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today questioned Maritime and Coastguard Agency advice to fishermen to ask Harbour Masters to sign required medical certificate applications, without consultation.
18 Oct 2023
Parliamentary recognition for Northern Isles representation at Scottish Fisherman’s Federation
A parliament motion has been lodged congratulating Hannah Fennell, head of the Orkney Fisheries Association, and Sheila Keith, executive officer of Shetland Fishermen’s Association.
14 Sep 2023
Carmichael backs farmers in meeting with NFUS leaders and Back British Farming
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out on the need for stronger government commitments to back farmers and crofters following meetings with the NFUS and Back British Farming this week.
14 Sep 2023
Carmichael calls for 1 gigawatt goal for tidal stream capacity
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has challenged the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero to support an increased rollout of tidal schemes and to set a new goal of 1 gigawatt of deployed tidal stream capacity.
13 Sep 2023
Carmichael welcomes boosted tidal stream investment in latest renewable auction
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed today’s news that 7 tidal stream projects have secured contracts in the UK Government’s latest renewable auction, including two in the Northern Isles.
8 Sep 2023
Half a mark back on a failing grade – Carmichael marks government rejoining Horizon scheme
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has responded to news that the UK has reached a deal on associate membership of Horizon, the EU’s science research scheme.
7 Sep 2023
News from Orkney and Shetlands MSPs
Shetland Times Column 26 January 2024
Shetland was brought to a standstill last week by an Arctic blast of bitterly cold weather. Flight disruptions meant I was unable to get to Edinburgh and, like lots of other people, I worked remotely from home.
26 Jan 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur comments on Hinkles stepping down from Loganair
Responding to news that Loganair Chief Executive Jonathan Hinkles is stepping down from the role, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur said:
25 Jan 2024
General News and Press Releases
Risk of “legal aid deserts” in rural and island areas – McArthur
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today warned again that the falling number of criminal defence solicitors across Scotland poses particular risks in rural and island areas which could become “legal aid deserts”.
25 Jan 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur hails vaccine success news during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has announced his support for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22nd – 28th January), as a Public Health Scotland study has revealed the effectiveness of vaccination as a prevention strategy.
24 Jan 2024
Shetland
Wishart highlights Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart is supporting this year’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22nd - 28th January).
24 Jan 2024
Shetland
Wishart welcomes update on unexploded bomb clearance technique
Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart, has welcomed a response from the Scottish Government to her written question seeking an update on unexploded ordnance (UXOs) clearance methods in Scotland’s waters.
24 Jan 2024
New Year, superfast broadband and local government funding
Another year is upon us and it has been a case of hitting the ground running on the return of the Parliament after the festive break. This week though has seen great disruption across Shetland with wintery weather.
21 Jan 2024
My Week
19 Jan 2024
McArthur invites First Minister for a tour of Orkney after claim “all homes can access superfast broadband”
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has invited the First Minister on a tour of Orkney to explain the government’s broadband policy to locals, after Humza Yousaf claimed that every home in Scotland could access superfast broadband.
18 Jan 2024