Listeners to Radio Pembrokeshire on Thursday 31st May will have heard local MP,Nick Ainger, give his support to the call for the Welsh Assembly to take over control of the Cleddau Bridge. Nick Ainger is also a Welsh Office Minister and said he will be making representations to take up the matter.
I happened to be on my way to Carmarthen, when I heard the interview and must admit, being completely taken by surprise that the momentum seems to be buyilding up steam of its own.
I have not had ANY contact with Nick Ainger on the matter, though I did contact his office, an hour or so later, to try and make an appointment, to see him, at some time in the future, to discuss the matter.
As I believe that more is achieved by working together, an ethos I have applied throughout my life, I sent an e-mail to my MP and AM (Stephen Crabb and Paul Davies, respectively), asking for their support in moving this matter forward, together, for the benefit of ALL the people of Pembrokeshire. Not just one political party. I do not believe that this is an issue where party politics should be involved, as there seems to be so much support from the people of Pembrokeshire, to remove the tolls.
Its now 48 hours later, and I have not even had an acknowledgement, let alone support, from either Stephen or Paul. I will submit a posting here, when I receive response.
Its an irony that the campaign gets support from a local MP and Welsh Office Minister, when I haven't made an approach for it.
Watch this space, as they say.
Any way, its 23.47hours and I am off to bed to dream my next plans.
As I said in my last Blog, please e-mail me if you have any questions or comments. I am a firm believer in openness.
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