Natalie Elphick -  Director of the Conservative Policy Forum, was the guest speaker at the Association's Annual Dinner, held this year at the Hardwicke Arms, Arrington, on 18 November 2911.

In her talk, she emphasised how important it is for Association members to use the local CPF meetings to discuss the current topic and report back to her with a summary of the discussions.  "Ministers like to hear what Association people have to say," she said.  "They value the comments because they know that they are unbiased and reflect current thinking.

So important is the CPF group felt to be in Westminster that Ministers fret if a subject connected with their portfolio isn't being aired at CPF meeting - which are open to all members of the Association.