This in from Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Andrew Turner’s office, in their own words. Ed
The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, is holding a drop-in session on Saturday, 5th April, 
between 2.30pm and 4.00pm at French Frank’s in Ryde, to encourage local business people to call in and see him about any issues they wish to raise with him.
Mr Turner said:
“Although I hold regular surgeries on Friday each week in my office I know it is often difficult for business people in particular to get to see me in Newport.
“I recently dropped in on a number of retail businesses in Ryde and some said that they would welcome the opportunity to sit down over a cup of coffee for a talk, so this session has been arranged as a result.
“As well as visiting hundreds of individual companies over the years I have worked on a number of business initiatives, including setting up the Island Technology Group for electronic and high-end engineering companies, helping with the formation of the Island Business Forum and most recently working with CAMRA and others to set up a group for Island licensees. I have also worked with Destination Isle of Wight to help the tourism, food and drink and inward investment sectors with our innovative Wight in Westminster Day, which we plan to repeat again later this year. I am also working closely with the Council to secure Assisted Area Status which will being benefits to the Island for the next seven years.
“Businesses across all sectors are the lifeblood of the Island and I want to support them in any way I can to benefit as the country’s economy grows. No appointment is needed for the session on Saturday (5th April) and I would like to thank French Franks for offering to host this new way for me to connect with local businesses.”
