WE would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Dr Andrew Murrison on his appointment as health spokesman for the Opposition.

The promotion is richly deserved as Dr Murrison, although a comparatively new boy to politics, has shown that he has qualities that appear to be sadly lacking in many of his colleagues, namely, integrity and dedication to the demands of his chosen vocation.

May the day be not too distant before this appointment develops into a full blown Government post of Minister of State!

M & P STEPHENS

Westbury