Tony Blair’s was not the only political departure today. Lord Roberts of Conwy, Conservative Welsh front bench spokesman in the Lords for the last ten years, announced that he is to retire. My picture shows Wyn with Cheryl Gillan and me at a small reception held in his honour today.
I have known Wyn for over twenty years, well for more than twelve. I succeeded him as parliamentary candidate for Conwy, the seat he held for 27 years. He is a good friend and a wise counsel, and I shall miss him greatly.
Wyn was Minister of State at the Welsh Office throughout the Thatcher and Major years. His achievements in his long and distinguished career were many, but the greatest was the passage of the Welsh Language Act.
If anyone can lay claim to the title of Greatest Living Welshman, it must surely be Wyn Roberts.
I have known Wyn for over twenty years, well for more than twelve. I succeeded him as parliamentary candidate for Conwy, the seat he held for 27 years. He is a good friend and a wise counsel, and I shall miss him greatly.
Wyn was Minister of State at the Welsh Office throughout the Thatcher and Major years. His achievements in his long and distinguished career were many, but the greatest was the passage of the Welsh Language Act.
If anyone can lay claim to the title of Greatest Living Welshman, it must surely be Wyn Roberts.
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