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  I will try to respond in a non-Party political way.
  
  It is important for those responsible for formulating policy and for implementing it, when in Government, to have a feel of the problems on the ground and to be 'in touch'. Just think what would be said about leading politicians if they stayed in Westminster and did not get out and about in the country like this. Ivory Towers comes to mind.
  
  Local Political parties get leading politicians down to show them local problems and also to support the local Party at fund raising lunches and dinners. I think its important that someone like Theresa Villiers should not just come down, attend a lunch, do a speach and then flit off back to Westminster. To show her the local problems related to her policy portfolio is important and part of the process that highlights our local problems.
  
  You cannot expect to see quick results from such a visit, as I say it is just part of a process. In respect of this specific visit by Theresa Villiers, she can only influence a result for Dover if she got into Government, currently she is in Opposition. That does not mean such visits do not play a part, she may be the Minister responsible in 2 years time.

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