I have returned from the Conservative Spring conference.  I had expected a busy weekend but was actually quite surprised by how many meetings I managed to fit in with organisations keen to speak to what they consider to be the next generation of Conservatives.  One of them was Prostate Uk.  I was delighted to offer them my support, especially when I realised how many men in the Eltham constituency have been or will be affected by prostate disease.  A very good friend has been battling prostate cancer for a number of years and my thoughts are with him and his family as he continues his brave, dignified fight.