Retirement of Martock's Postmaster Jim Gordon

That this House congratulates Jim Gordon on his retirement, who since 2013, has served as Martock’s Postmaster; recognises his contribution to the residents of Martock and its surrounding villages, including through providing internet access within his branch to vulnerable and digitally excluded customers, for which he was awarded the ‘Community Champion in the South West’ by the Western Gazette in 2017; commends his national recognition in 2019 by Post Office Limited as the ‘Best Post Office for Mails’ in the country, reflecting his work in supporting local small businesses through distributing their products; welcomes the appointment of Tejap Patel as Martock’s new Postmaster and wishes her every success in her new role; notes that following his retirement, Jim will continue to serve as a member of the Post Office Consultative Council and through the Adopt a Function programme, using his expertise to support the development of improved systems within the service; and wishes Jim a happy and well deserved retirement.