MP posts his local concerns

Aug 22 2008 by Alison Lowson, Perthshire Advertiser Friday

PETE Wishart MP was in Glenlyon this week to meet local residents and visit the Post Office and Tea Room.

Mr Wishart explained: “Following the recent round of closures announcements, I felt we were fortunate in North Perthshire to have only one office closed.

“I am acutely aware of how important Post Offices are to rural areas and I was delighted to visit Mike Hay and his staff at the Glenlyon Post Office.

“Not only is the post office facility a valuable service for local people, the tea room is a great boon for residents and visitors alike.

“At a time when Post Offices still have an uncertain future, with the possible withdrawal of the Post Office Card Account, I wanted to show local postmasters like Mike Hay, that I was firmly on their side.

“I will keep fighting in Westminster and beyond for our post offices’ futures.”