What MPs are saying about the Enterprise Forum 'The Enterprise Forum, with its first rate membership, is now fulfilling the hopes held for it at its in 1998, namely providing an ever more important place for dialogue between senior Opposition figures and a broad cross section of the business community. 'As the Parliamentary cycle moves on towards an election, the chance for those in commerce to discuss and influence future policy becomes more focused. I am sure our growing membership will continue to take the opportunity provided, to the benefit of all in a balanced democracy.' Alistair Burt MP Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government 'Today's Conservative Party has to connect with people of real experience in order to develop new, attractive and workable solutions to the "common ground" issues which matter most. The Enterprise Forum plays a pivotal role in this process, bringing together leading Conservatives - particularly Shadow Cabinet members - and successful people from across the business community, for stimulating and informative discussions in a convivial atmosphere. I hope it will continue to thrive.' Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP Chairman of the Social Justice Policy Group 'The Conservative Party believes that by listening to the concerns of business people we can better understand how enterprise may be set free. The Enterprise Forum is playing an increasingly active role in bringing members if the Shadow Cabinet close to he mind of the business community and I wish it every success in the future'. Rt Hon William Hague MP Shadow Foreign Secretary & Senior Member of the Shadow Cabinet 'Monitoring and influencing EU legislation is becoming more and more important for British business. As key players in the European legislative process, Conservative MEPs are very keen to hear business views - and to act on what we hear. We greatly value the work of the Enterprise Forum and actively support its activities. It plays a major contribution in achieving our political objective 'Delivering for British Business'. Malcolm Harbour MEP, Internal Market Spokesman 'At a time when enterprise has climbed up the political agenda, in words if not always in deeds, the Enterprise Forum has come into its own. It fulfils a unique role in bringing together business representatives and parliamentarians, helping business to discuss and help formulate the policies of the governments of tomorrow.' Rt. Hon Michael Howard QC MP 'The Enterprise Forum plays a very important part in forging the link between business, politicians and legislation. The Conservative Party places great emphasis on the work that the Forum does, we have been impressed by the ways in which the Forum has worked on behalf of the business community. The Conservative Party is extremely grateful for the dialogue created by the Enterprise Forum as it helps us to better represent and respond to the needs of business' Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP Chairman, Policy review and Conservative Research Department 'The Enterprise Forum is an important link between the business community and the Conservative Party, and helps to produce better informed policies and legislation. Only by strong communication and mutual understanding will policy makers and the business community build the vibrant, competitive economy that we all value.' George Osborne MP Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer 'The increasingly active role the Enterprise Forum has played has proved invaluable in helping the business community develop dialogue with the Opposition and as we move towards the next General Election, the importance of such consultation increasingly acts as a decisive critique of the present Governments record.' Tim Yeo MP