Madam,

Following last week’s General Election result, may I use your columns to pay public tribute to outgoing MP Mark Williams in two particular areas of his constituency work over the last dozen years.

First, I extend my appreciation as former vice-president of the UCU university academic staff trade union (2011-14) for Mark’s tireless and constructive involvement helping hard-pressed members on the campus during the recent difficult years for higher education in west Wales.

Second, as former president of the Royal British Legion (Aberystwyth branch), 2012-15, I want to record my thanks for Mark’s unfailing respect for and assistance to the armed forces and veterans community.

In both these areas, and undoubtedly many others, Mark’s energy, experience and wise advice has been invaluable and a fine expression of the concept of public service to the community.

Yours etc,

Prof Martin S Alexander, Llanilar.

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