This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 26 November 2002 and 4 December 2003, in alphabetical order by MP.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 20 February 2002, I attended the Brit Awards, accompanied by my wife, as the guests of the British Phonographic Institute. (Registered 21 February 2002)
| - 20 February 2003, I attended the Brit Awards, accompanied by my wife, as the guests of the British Phonographic Institute. (Registered 21 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-9 July 2002, to Sweden to attend a policy seminar; travel and accommodation paid for by Social Democratic Party of Sweden. (Registered 12 July 2002)
| - 22-25 July 2003, party political visit to Washington. The costs of travel and accommodation were met by Philip Gould of Philip Gould Associates. (Registered 31 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 23-25 November 2001, to Nafplion, Greece, to attend the Hydra II Conference and speak on information technology, at the invitation of the British Council, who, with the British Embassy, paid my travel expenses. Accommodation and meals were funded jointly by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Greek Ministry of Development. (Registered 20 December 2001)
| - 26 November-1 December 2002, to Ottawa, Canada, to give the keynote address at an event on edemocracy organised as part of the Crossing Boundaries programme and to hold a series of meetings on edemocracy with Canadian NGOs, Parliamentarians and civil servants. Flights to Ottawa and hotel bills paid for by the Centre for Collaborative Government, a Canadian thinktank which organised the conference. (Registered 11 March 2003)
- 11-13 March 2003, to Athens, Greece, as keynote speaker to a conference on the future of the Parthenon sculptures organised by Hazlis and Rivas, the organisers of the Economist Conferences for Greece. I was provided with economy class return flight to Athens and hotel accommodation by the organisers of the conference, which had a number of sponsors including Ernst and Young and the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. (Registered 16 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-22 February 2002, to North Carolina for a family holiday during which I gave several lectures at local universities, who met my transport and accommodation costs and paid a small honorarium. (Registered 28 February 2002)
| - 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 November 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I received the following donations of £1,000 and over for my campaign for the leadership of the Conservative Party (Registered 18 December 2001):
- Lord Harris of Peckham
- Mr Henry Keswick
- Mr Irvine Laidlaw
- Mr John Spurling
- Provision of office facilities from Yellow M Company, Newcastle upon Tyne. (Registered 18 December 2001)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 19-20 2002, to Gibraltar as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 9 January 2002)
- 16-22 February 2002, to Israel, the Palestine Authority and Jordan, sponsored by Conservative Friends of Israel UK. (Registered 25 February 2002)
- 26 April 2002, to Vienna, Austria, for meeting with Chancellor Herr Schussle. Private plane flight provided by the Head Sports Group. (Registered 28 May 2002)
- 12-13 May 2002, to Gibraltar, accompanied by my wife, as guests of the Government of Gibraltar, who paid for our flights and accommodation. (Registered 28 May 2002)
- 13-20 July 2002, to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Malawi. The cost of my flights and all hotel accommodation was paid for by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 5 August 2002)
- 7-18 September 2002, to India, Hong Kong and Pakistan. All flights, accommodation and a small daily allowance in Hong Kong were paid for by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. (Accommodation in India and Pakistan was provided by the respective High Commissioners.) (Registered 3 October 2002)
- 17 October 2002, to Vaduz, Liechtenstein, as guest speaker of the LGT Banking Group at their headquarters. Accommodation , hospitality and flights from Zurich to London paid for by the LGT Group. Having attended a European Democrat Union Conference in Lisbon, I was also provided with the use of a private plane from Lisbon to Zurich by Mr Irvine Laidlaw. (Registered 23 October 2002)
| - 7-18 September 2002, to India, Hong Kong and Pakistan. All flights, accommodation and a small daily allowance in Hong Kong were paid for by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. (Accommodation in India and Pakistan was provided by the respective High Commissioners.) (Registered 3 October 2002)
- 17 October 2002, to Vaduz, Liechtenstein, as guest speaker of the LGT Banking Group at their headquarters. Accommodation , hospitality and flights from Zurich to London paid for by the LGT Group. Having attended a European Democrat Union Conference in Lisbon, I was also provided with the use of a private plan from Lisbon to Zurich by Mr Irvine Laidlaw. (Registered 23 October 2002)
- 13-20 February 2003, to Beijing, China. The cost of my flights were met by the Conservative Party and all hotel accommodation was provided courtesy of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 6 May 2003)
- 3-7 March 2003, to the Sudan and Kenya on a fact-finding tour of East Africa. The costs of my flights and all hotel accommodation were paid for by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 10 March 2003)
- 30 June-2 July 2003, visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Fare paid by Conservative Central Office, hotel accommodation by Government of Israel. (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 19-24 July 2003, to Kabul and Baghdad on a fact-finding tour. Flights and two nights' accommodation in Kuwait were paid for by Flying Lion Ltd (accommodation and transport in Kabul paid for by British Embassy). (Registered on 12 August 2003)
- 19-24 July 2003, to Kabul and Baghdad on a fact-finding tour. Flights, and two nights' stop-over accommodation in Kuwait provided by Flying Lion Ltd (accommodation and transport in Kabul paid for by British Embassy). (Registered 12 August 2003)
- 1-6 September 2003, to Sri Lanka at invitation of Government of Sri Lanka, who met the cost of my flights, all hotel accommodation and local transport. (Registered 9 September 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 20 February 2002, two tickets for the Brit Awards 2002, as a guest of the British Phonographic Institute. (Registered 27 February 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Articles for the Daily Mirror. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 5 July 2003, attended Wimbledon Ladies Final with my wife as a guest of the BBC Overseas Service. (Registered 8 July 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of Lloyd's.
- Categories of business underwritten_CBS Private Capital Ltd.: All categories.
| - Member of Lloyd's (resigned as from 31 December 2002).
- Categories of business underwritten - CBS Private Capital Ltd.: All categories.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 2-4 November 2001, two nights' accommodation, including meals, at the Savoy Hotel in London, and other meals elsewhere, while attending a conference as a guest of the British-Spanish Tertulias. The event was funded partly by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and partly by the Spanish Tertulias, with contributions from British business. (Registered 7 December 2001)
| - The Cayo Foundation have made a donation of £6,000 to three charities of my choice as sponsorship for my growing a beard. (Registered 13 August 2003)
- 31 October-2 November 2003, two nights' accommodation, including meals, at the Savoy Hotel in London, and other meals elsewhere, while attending a conference as a guest of the British-Spanish Tertulias. The event was funded partly by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and partly by the Spanish Tertulius, with contributions from British business. (Registered 3 November 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 2001-2002 season, tickets to four football matches at the Stadium of Light for myself and my partner, as guests of the Chairman of Sunderland Football Club, Mr Bob Murray. (Registered 20 June 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 10-18 May 2003, to Malawi to visit AIDS hospitals and study public health provision. Flights and accommodation provided by Mparie Stopes International. (Registered 2 July 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
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6. Overseas visits |
- 4-6 May 2002, to Qatar, on behalf of the Council for the Advancement of Arab British Understanding, to meet Prime Minister and other Government representatives. Return flight and accommodation paid for by the State of Qatar. (Registered 27 July 2002)
- 9-14 September 2002, to Syria with the British-Syria All-Party Parliamentary Group, for meetings with the President, Government Ministers, parliamentarians, British Embassy and British Council. Travel and accommodation costs met by Mr. Wafic al-Said and the Syrian National Assembly. (Registered 16 October 2002)
| - 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain accompanied by my partner at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 3 November2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-22 February 2002, to the Falkland Islands, at the invitation of the Falkland Islands Government. (Registered 12 March 2002)
- 21-25 July 2002, to Israel, at the invitation of the Conservative Friends of Israel. (Registered 31 July 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- March 2002, I undertook a working visit to Ethiopia, all expenses paid by the British Council, who also paid me a fee. (Up to £5,000). (Registered 17 April 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fees from the Centre for Management and Policy Studies for lectures given to civil servants.
- Fees from Mail on Sunday for articles.
| - Fees from the Centre for Management and Policy Studies for lectures given to civil servants.
- Fees from Mail on Sunday for three articles.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- January-February 2002, a research assistant was provided for my House of Commons office by Forum for the Future, an organisation that organises placements for students studying sustainable development. (Registered 4 March 2002)
- January-March 2002, a research assistant was provided by Regent's College, London, as part of their internship programme. (Registered 5 August 2002)
| - January-March 2002, a research assistant was provided by Regent's College, London, as part of their internship programme. (Registered 5 August 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman (non-executive), XiMed PLC; pharmaceutical research and development.
- AKMA Solutions International Ltd. and subsidiary companies; property development refurbishment in the UK and overseas.
- Medpharma PLC (non-executive Deputy Chairman); pharmaceutical research.
- STAR Holdings UK Limited; the UK holding and investment company of Saudi Trading and Resources Company Limited of Saudi Arabia.
- Chairman (non-executive), Blue Wings Aviation Ltd.; operating agency airlines between Europe and Central Asia and India.
| - Chairman (non-executive), Eden Research plc, formerly XiMed PLC; pharmaceutical research and development.
- Angel Gate Limited (formerly AKMA Solutions International Ltd.) and subsidiary companies; property development refurbishment in the UK and overseas.
- Chairman (non-executive), Red Eagle Resources PLC; investing in agriculture and natural resources in Sierra Leone.
- Biometrics Security Quantum Inc. (formerly S Q Cell Inc), registered in Canada; specialising in security document technology.
- Chairman (non-executive) of Multi Media Television plc (interactive digital television through the Job Channel and interactive digital television consultancy).
- Chairman (non-executive) of Psi X pda Ltd; developing, manufacturing and distributing Palm compact comupters based on Psion technology (until November 2003).
- Non-executive director, The Midwest Group (investments in Sierra Leone).
- Icon Biometrics plc (UK company taking forward Biometric Security Quantums technology in the UK and Europe.
- Chairman, non-executive, 3DM Europe Ltd, an AIM-listed company; owners and promoters in Europe of US and other patents relating to plastics.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I employ a secretary who receives some financial support direct from the Turkish Business Council solely in relation to secretarial and administrative work that she carries out in connection with the All-Party Parliamentary Turkish Group.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 3-6 May 2002, to Turkey with members of the All-Party Parliamentary Turkey Group as guests of the Turkish Government. (Registered 7 May 2002)
- 4-6 June 2002, to United States to meet members of Congress and members of the US administration to discuss international development. Travel and accommodation paid for by CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development). (Registered 11 June 2002)
| - 14-19 January 2003, to Israel and Palestine, sponsored by Christian Aid. (Registered 13 January 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) AKMA Solutions International Ltd.
- (b) 3DM PLC, an AIM-listed company; owners and promoters in Europe of US patents relating to plastics in the automotive industry.
- (b) XiMed PLC (share options).
- (b) Medpharma PLC (share options).
| - (a) Angel Gate Limited (formerly AKMA Solutions International Ltd.)
- (b) 3DM PLC
- (b) Eden Research plc, formerly pXiMed PLC (share options).
- (b) Medpharma PLC.
- (b) Multi Media Television plc (share options).
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - An engraved silver salver, given to me by members of the North Oxfordshire Conservative Association to mark my having been a Member of Parliament for Banbury for 20 years. (Registered 13 October 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee of £1,000 received from Ernst and Young for a debate on the economy in Harrogate on 22 November 2001. (Registered 6 March 2002)
- May/June 2002, five articles on the World Cup for Property Week. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-4 September 2001, to Tunisia at the invitation of the Tunisian Government. (Registered 6 March 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman, Haus Publishing Limited, Publisher of historical biographies.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 31 March-4 April 2003 to Ethiopia to visit coffee growing areas and discuss trade issues with coffee farmers. Fares and accommodation paid for by Oxfam. (Registered 19 June 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Lay member of General Medical Council, for which a daily attendance allowance is paid. (£20,000-£25,000)
| - Lay member of General Medical Council, for which a daily attendance allowance is paid. (£20,001-£25,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 4-6 June 2002, to Washington, USA, for meetings on international aid and development. Travel and accommodation paid for by CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development). (Registered 19 June 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-13 September 2002, to the West Bank and Gaza, paid for by UNAIS, a York based development charity, to meet their development workers. UNAIS paid for my air fare and hotel bill. (Registered 25 September 2002)
| - 6-10 October 2003, to the Democratic Republic of Congo as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes Region and Genocide Prevention, to meet parliamentarians and members of the transitional national government. The visit was paid for by the Congolese government. (Registered 3 November 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - I sponsor a parliamentary pass for a research assistant paid by the Royal African Society to enable her to work in support of the Africa All-Party Parliamentary Group, which I chair.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27-31 October 2003, to Beijing. Fares and accommodation paid by the UK China Forum. (Registered 19 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 27-29 August 2002, to Norway, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry to visit the Offshore Northern Seas exhibition in Stavanger, to meet Norwegian parliamentary colleagues and to visit Statoil's gas terminals at Kaarsto. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality sponsored by UK Offshore Operators Association, Chevron Texaco and Statoil. (Registered 18 October 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-18 February 2002, to Gibraltar as member of a parliamentary delegation, as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 22 March 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- A regular column for the Clubs Journal of the Club and Institute Union. (Up to "£5,000)
| - A regular column for the Clubs Journal of the Club and Institute Union. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-7 June 2002, to Norway, to visit Bergen, Stavanger and Oslo, accompanied by my wife, as a member of the British-Norwegian All-Party Parliamentary Group, sponsored by Norwegian Government and Storting, including off-shore visit to Oseberg C platform as a guest of Norsk Hydro. (Registered 13 June 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Adviser to Ernst and Young. (Up to £5,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Non-executive director, 3DM Worldwide plc; AIM-listed company involved in the development of plastics technologies and moulding processes.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee and expenses received from Banwaste and Newcastle City Council for chairing an inquiry on their behalf into their waste policy in Newcastle. (Registered 10 December 2001)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 20 July 2003, hospitality for my wife and myself at Silverstone Grand Prix from Buckingham Group Contracting. (Registered 24 July2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Member of Advisory Panel to Professional Indemnity Division, MIA Insurance.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Sheffield City Council provide me with an office at a reduced charge towards rent and rates. Staff, furniture, telephone and cleaning costs are paid by myself; heating and lighting is provided by the Council.
| - Sheffield City Council provide me with an office at a reduced charge which contributes towards rent and rates. Staff, furniture, telephone and cleaning costs are paid by myself; heating and lighting is provided by the Council.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-10 February 2002, to Japan for a conference with Japanese Parliamentarians. Half of the cost was met by the Japanese Government and half by the British Government. (Registered 8 March 2002)
- 4-6 May 2002, to Qatar, on behalf of the Council for the Advancement of Arab British Understanding, to meet Prime Minister and other Government representatives. Return flight and accommodation paid for by the State of Qatar. (Registered 20 October 2002)
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 20 October 2002)
| - 6-14 October 2002, to New York and Los Angeles in the United States with Commons and Lords Rugby team. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was also received from Halewood International, Chase de Vere, Halcrow, GEM Construction, Volt Europe, GlaxoSmithKline. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 4 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- December 2001/January 2002, accompanied by my family I spent six nights as a guest of the Egyptian Government at two private Government villas at the New Tower Hotel in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. The Egyptian Government also provided my family and me with a return flight from Cairo to Sharm-el-Sheikh. I have made charitable donations to a charity chosen by the Egyptian Government equating to the cost to the Egyptians for this accommodation and travel. (Registered 14 January 2002)
- October 2002, my wife and a family group stayed for a week at Government House, Bermuda, following a conference she was asked by the Bermudian Government to address in her professional capacity. The Bermudian Government paid her airfare: all the other expenses of the group were met by her, including payment for their accommodation at the standard rate fixed by the Bermudian Government. (Registered 31 October 2002)
| - October 2002, my wife and a family group stayed for a week at Government House, Bermuda, following a conference she was asked by the Bermudian Government to address in her professional capacity. The Bermudian Government paid her airfare: all the other expenses of the group were met by her, including payment for their accommodation at the standard rate fixed by the Bermudian Government. (Registered 31 October 2002)
- 3 January 2003, the Egyptian Government provided my family and I with a single flight from Sharm-el Sheikh to Cairo for security reasons. (Registered 14 January 2003)
- May 2003, my wife and a family group visited Bermuda on a private holiday for a week in late May. During her stay in Bermuda my wife addressed the Bermuda Bar Association in her professional capacity and the Association met the cost of her flight. All other travel and flight costs were met by my wife together with all other expenses, including payment for their accommodation at Government House at the standard rate fixed by the Bermudan Government. (Registered 23 May 2003)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - 1-21 August 2003, accompanied by my family I spent 20 nights at a private villa in Barbados. I have made a charitable donation to a charity chosen by Sir Cliff Richard, the owner of the villa, in lieu of the cost of this accommodation. I paid for all other expenses, including flights. (Registered 28 August 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27-29 August 2002, to Stavanger, Norway, to view Offshore Northern Seas exhibition and gas terminal, with All-Party Group for British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry, paid for by UK Offshore Operators Association, Statoil and Chevron Texaco. (Registered 17 December 2002)
- 19-23 January 2003, to Egypt to study offshore natural gas production and supply, meet with Energy Minister, officials and industry leaders, paid for by BG Group PLC. (Registered 6 February 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - October 2003, upgrade flight with Virgin Atlantic to St Lucia. (Registered 21 October 2003)
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- 22-25 May 2002, to Israel and the Occupied Territories, to meet Palestinian and Israeli political leaders and policy makers. Travel and accommodation provided by Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 10 June 2002)
- 6-24 August 2002, payment received to cover the cost of a holiday in France and Spain for myself and my immediate family from WENA Hotels Limited. (Registered 16 October 2002)
| - 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Bombay, Jammu, Kashmir and Delhi to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 15 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27 July-25 August 2003, to Ethiopia, Peru and New Zealand to study and report on HIV/AIDS issues, justice systems, health services and the environment. All expenses paid by the Norfolk Fellowships Charitable Trust. (Registered 9 September 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Self-employed partner in family farming business at Lower Aynho Grounds (see item 8).
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 20 July 2003, two tickets to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, as guests of the Managing Director of Brands Hatch Circuits Limited. (Registered 18 July 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- June 2002, fee for speech for UBS Warburg: glass ceiling" women's training day.
- October 2002, fee for speech for Chartered Institute for Personnel Development: Recruitment and retention in the public sector".
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Prospectively, giving advice or depositions on casualty reduction and vehicle risks (including evidence in litigation relating to Suzuki).
| - Prospectively, giving advice or depositions on casualty reduction and vehicle risks (including evidence in litigation relating to Suzuki.
- I give speeches to the Westminster Circle, a group of business people, who in return make donations to the Conservative Marginal Seats Fund and to selected constituency associations.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 13-15 March 2002, to Florida, USA, to visit British prisoner at Union Correctional Institution, Raiford and to meet Governor Jeb Bush's assistant general counsel, Tallahassee: two legs of the flights arranged by Krishna Maharaj defence group, two legs and other expenses paid by me. (Registered 18 March 2002)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- A contribution of more than 25% of my election expenses at the 2001 General Election was made by the GMB trade union. (Registered 14 January 2002)
| - BT pays for the production of a letter/leaflet to its subscribers within specific exchange catchments within my constituency in support of my campaign to secure broadband in those areas.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- I occasionally visit Old Trafford Football Ground and Old Trafford Cricket Ground during the season as a guest of Manchester Airport PLC. Such visits sometimes include one or more of my children. (Registered 17 July 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 22-28 September 2002, to the United States, including visits to Charter Schools, meetings with members of the administration and attendance at Education Leaders' Conference. Travel and accommodation paid for by EMTA (Engineering Marine Training Authority). (Registered 16 September 2002)
| - 9-11 September 2003, visit to Gibraltar with the Associate Parliamentary Group for Gibraltar for National Day on 10 September. Meetings with Chief Minister, Governor, UK military commander. Travel and accommodation for self and spouse met by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 16 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- September 2002, lecture tour in the USA and Australia. Fees for lectures from: (USA) University of the South (Sewanee); Vanderbilt University; Rhodes College; South Eastern University, Louisiana; Manship School of Communications, Louisiana State University; (Australia) Deputy Chief of the Army's Visiting Lecturer Series; Australian Monarchist League, Sydney; Victoria League, Brisbane. Fees received were all below registable threshold and broadly covered the overall costs of the tour for my wife and me. (Registered 5 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-14 September2002, to Syria with the British-Syria All-Party Parliamentary Group, for meetings with the President, Government Ministers, Parliamentarians, British Embassy and British Council. Travel and accommodation met by Mr Wafic al-Said and Syrian National Assembly. (Registered 16 October 2002)
| - 14-16 April 2003, to Doha, Qatar, to attend Qatar Conference on Democracy and Free Trade. Travel and accommodation met by Government of Qatar. (Registered 1 May 2003)
- 23-27 May 2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by Government of Syria. (Registered 4 June 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 23 March 2002, I attended the England v. Wales Six Nations match at Twickenham, as the guest of Knox Darcy. (Registered 15 April 2002)
- 4 May 2002, I attended the FA Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, as the guest of BT. (Registered 14 May 2002)
| - December 2002, I received an upgrade to business class on British Airways flights to and from Boston whilst attending a seminar for new Congressmen on behalf of the British American Parliamentary Group. (Registered 9May 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Two season tickets for Queen of the South Football Club, provided by the Club. (Registered 17 July 2002)
| - Two nights' accommodation at the Marriott Hotel, Cardiff. Hospitality and tickets for the Community Shield Match at the Millennium Stadium for myself and my wife provided by McDonald's. (Registered 11 September 2003)
- Two season tickets for Queen of the South Football Club, provided by the Club. (Registered 11 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-27 June 2003, to Finland under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFL and Nirex Ltd. (Registered 21 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28-31 January 2002, to Washington DC with an all-party delegation to meet members of Congress to discuss climate change, arranged by GLOBE (Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment), who provided Business Class return air tickets and accommodation for three nights. (Registered 1 April 2002)
- 26-28 March 2002, to Germany, with the Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group, sponsored by Powergen who paid for economy air tickets and overnight accommodation in Berlin and Schleswig-Holstein. (Registered 1 April 2002)
| - 24-26 October 2002, to Albania in my capacity as an unpaid member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project (EWPPP). (Registered 8 January 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Two tickets to attend the Brit Awards on 20 February 2002, provided by the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 21 February 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 12-24 March 2003, to Madrid, Spain, with the Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group. Travel expenses to Madrid paid for from Group funds provided by the Group's declared sponsor TUI UK Ltd. (Thomson Holidays). Expenses whilst in Madrid paid for by the Congreso de los Diputados, whose guests we were. (Registered 31 March 2003)
- 30 June-4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 14 July 2003)
- 4-5 September 2003, to Barcelona. Flight and one night's hotel accommodation in Barcelona paid for by the Fundacio Rafael Campalans, a Catalan think-tank at whose conference I spoke.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 23-24 November 2001, visit to Rally GB organised by International Sportsworld Communicators, who also provided overnight accommodation in Cardiff. (Registered 27 November 2001)
- 14-15 July 2002, passes for British Grand Prix at Silverstone provided by Federation Internationale de L'Automobile, and transport to the circuit provided by Williams F1. (Registered 18 July 2002)
| - 18-20 July 2003, passes to British Grand Prix at Silverstone provided by Federation Internationale de L'Automobile (FIA). Transport to and from the circuit on 19 and 20 July provided by Williams F1. (Registered 23 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 17-21 May 2002, to USA, to study American oncology and attend AGM of American Society of Oncology. Flights and accommodation paid for by Aventis Pharma UK Ltd. (Registered 11 June 2002)
| - 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Dehli to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their 'Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000) (Registered 9July 2003)
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3. Clients |
- Octagon
- Both involved in motor sport in the UK including Silverstone and Brands Hatch racing circuits.
| - OAG Worldwide Limited (flight schedule information).
- Anti wind turbine campaign Somerset.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-4 September 2002, air travel from UK to Jordan and accommodation for the opening of Le Royal Hotel, Amman, by the King Abdullah, received from General Mediterranean Holding. (Registered 10 September 2002)
| - 7-9 August 2003, air travel from UK to Lebanon and accommodation for the official opening by President Lahoud of Le Royal Hotel Beirut, received from General Mediterranean Holding. (Registered 11 August 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 21 October 2003, guest of British Airways on one of Concorde's final week flights from Belfast to London Heathrow. (Registered 22 October 2003)
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- 10-16 November 2002, to Australia, to visit the Australian Federal and New South Wales Parliaments organised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Australian Political Exchange Council. All travel and accommodation costs met by the Australian Government. (Registered 26 November 2002)
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- 18-20 October 2002, to Cadenabbia, Italy, for a conference with CDU/CSU Politicians, flights and accommodation paid for by Konrad Adenauer Foundation. (Registered 20 November 2002)
| - 18-20 October 2002, to Cadenabbia, Italy, for a conference with CDU/CSU politicians. Flights and accommodation paid for by Konrad Adenauer Foundation. (Registered 20 November 2002)
- 23-31 May 2003, to South Africa to meet friends in the political and business arena, to see places of interest and discuss potential issues in South Africa and Southern Africa. Fares met by the charity, The Penny Trust; other expenses met privately. (Registered 18 June 2003)
- 10-17 October 2003, to Cadenabbia, Italy for a conference with CDU/CSU politicians. Accommodation was paid for by Konrad Adenauer Foundation. (Registered 17 November 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 21 March 2003, upgrade to Business Class for my wife and me on flights to and from Paris by British Midland International. (Registered 16 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 31 January 2002, day trip to Zurich with members of the British-Swiss All-Party Parliamentary Group as the guest of the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce. (Registered 7 February 2002)
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| | - Fee received from Reputation Inc. for advice and attendance at a workshop for the Royal Hashemite Court held in Jordan on 24 October 2003. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 5 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27 August-4 September 2003, to Jordan at the invitation of the Royal Hashemite Court who paid for my flight and part of my accommodation costs. (Registered 10 September 2003)
- 22-27 October 2003, to Jordan with my partner at the invitation of the Royal Hashemite Court who paid for our flights and accommodation. (Registered 5 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-9 August 2002, to Malaysia for the annual meeting of the Commonwealth Partnership for Technology and Management, of which I am an unpaid director. Travel and hotel paid for by CPTM. (Registered 10 August 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - 5 and 6 June 2003, honorarium for participating in scenario planning discussions with Shell's group planning. (Registered 13 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 4 August-1 September 2002, to Buenos Aires, Detroit and Shanghai, funded by the Norfolk Charitable Trust. The trust provided accommodation and subsistence at a briefing weekend in Norfolk (13-14 July 2002), economy class flights to the cities, hotel accommodation and a daily subsistence allowance. (Registered 2 September 2002)
| - 30 June-4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 21 July 2003)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- From the General Election until May 2002 I was a Councillor in the London Borough of Merton. I took no remuneration.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Councillor for Stockport MBC until May 2002.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 26-29 January 2003, during a four-day visit to Pakistan and Kashmir under the auspices of the Liberal Democrat Friends of Kashmir, the Pakistan Army and Airforce supplied car and helicopter transport from Islamabad to Chotaki, Kashmir. My accommodation and meals were provided by the Pakistan Government. (My airfare was paid for by the Parliamentary Office of the Liberal Democrats.) (Registered 3 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-9 September 2003, to Macedonia. Hotel for three nights and ticket for England/Macedonia football match paid by Orka Holdings. (Registered 8 September2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Chairman of the North East Maritime and Offshore Cluster (NEMOC); a cluster of companies working in the shipbuilding, ship repair and offshore sector. (£5,001-£10,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 4 July 2002, two tickets and hospitality at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, provided by Alliance and Leicester PLC. (Registered 14 July 2002)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I am a member of the Commission of Inquiry which was established by the joint Middle East Councils of the Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Labour Parties to inquire into the status of the Palestinian refugees under United Nations Resolution 194. The Commission undertakes visits to the region to take evidence and meet with academics and international lawyers and publishes its findings. Donations of more than £1,000 towards the funding of the Commission have been received from:
| - I am a member of the Commission of Inquiry which was established by the joint Middle East Councils of the Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Labour Parties to inquire into the status of the Palestinian refugees under United Nations Resolution 194. The Commission undertakes visits to the region to take evidence and meet with academics and international lawyers and publishes its findings. Donations of more than £1000 towards the funding of the Commission have been received from:
- From September 2003 the Liberal Democrat Middle East Research Council has funded a part-time researcher, based in my office.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 10-11 September 2001, visit to the offshore Triton Floating Production in the North Sea as a guest of Amerada Hess, who paid for my overnight hotel accommodation in Aberdeen and helicopter flight to the platform. (Registered 9 January 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 27-29 August 2002, to Norway, to visit the Offshore Northern Seas exhibition in Stavanger, to meet Norwegian parliamentary colleagues and to visit Statoil's gas terminals at Kaarsto. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality sponsored by UK Offshore Operators Association, Chevron Texaco and Statoil. (Registered 4 September 2002)
| - 13-21 February 2003, to the Falkland Islands with the All-Party Parliamentary Falklands Group, to meet His Excellency the Governor, the Commander of British Forces, Government and Council officials, members of the Chamber of Commerce and local people. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality were provided by the Falkland Islands Government. (Registered 25 February 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 12 April 2002, fee for seminar for representatives of the Small Business Federation of Reggio Emilia, Italy. (Registered 22 May 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Legal and legislative adviser to Institute of Company Accountants.
- Consultant to Radcliffe's, solicitors; providing legal, legislative, parliamentary and public affairs advice. I occasionally sponsor functions for the firm. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Solicitor_William Cash & Co.
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- Consultant to Halliwell Landau; solicitors. (£20,001-£25,000 plus bonus)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 13-16 April 2002, to USA, to attend conference. Air fare and two nights' hotel accommodation paid for by American Enterprise Institute. (Registered 7 September 2002)
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| | - 4-14 October 2003, to Kenya in my capacity as Chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare to meet government officials and NGOs to discuss the bushmeat trade and wildlife conservation issues. Travel and subsistence costs were paid for by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. (Registered 15 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 19-21 March 2002, to Germany with members of the Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group to view renewable energy installations, paid for by Powergen PLC. (Registered 9 April 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-18 May 2002, to China as leader of delegation from the All-Party China Group. Cost of hotels, hospitality and transport in China were met by the Chinese Government. (Registered 8 July 2002)
| - 1-9 November 2002, to Hong Kong as a guest of the Government of Hong Kong. All expenses were paid by the Government of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. (Registered 19 November 2002)
- 23 May-1June 2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by Government of Syria. (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussions with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
- 1-9 November 2002, to Hong Kong as a guest of the Government of Hong Kong. All expenses were paid by the Government of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. (Registered 19 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-29 March 2002, to Pakistan as a Member of the All-Party Parliamentary Pakistan Group, to see Afghan refugee position, Kashmir position, meet various senior political figures and other people in Islamabad, Peshawar, Muzzaffarabad, Lahore and Karachi. Fares by courtesy of Pakistan High Commission and transport provided by Pakistan Government. Accommodation paid by delegate, except two nights in Governors's House, Sindh, Karachi. Other hospitality and care provided by local people during visit. (Registered 22 April 2002)
- 21-31 January 2002, to United States to attend conference in US Congress. Air fare and accommodation paid for by Globe USA. (Registered 16 July 2002)
- 21-29 March 2002, to Pakistan, as a Member of the All-Party Parliamentary Pakistan Group, to see Afghan refugee position, Kashmir position, meet various senior political figures and other people in Islamabad, Peshawar, Muzzaffarabad, Lahore and Karachi. Fares by courtesy of Pakistan High Commission and transport provided by Pakistan Government. Accommodation paid by delegate, except two nights in Governor's House, Sindh, Karachi. Other hospitality and care provided by local people during visit. (Registered 16 July 2002)
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| | - 8-11 September 2003, to Gibraltar for Gibraltar's National Day and discussions with parliamentarians about Gibraltar's future. Travel, subsistence and accommodation costs were met by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 12 September 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- I am a barrister, currently non-practising.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-11 May 2003, to Portugal, accompanied by my wife, to speak at the Spring Convention of the Road Haulage Association, who met all the costs of the visit. (Registered 13 May 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-10 January 2002, to Norway, to meet Norwegian Parliamentarians to discuss economic, foreign policy and public service reform issues. Travel, accommodation and hospitality paid for by the Royal Norwegian Embassy. (Registered 20 August 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Monthly round-table discussion for Bloomberg Television. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 6 and 10 December 2001, participation in two A-level conferences at Westminster Central Hall for Philip Allan Updates. (Registered 19 December 2001) (Up to £5,000)
- Member of FITCH International Advisory Committee; an international rating agency.
- 26 November 2001, fee, travelling expenses and two nights' accommodation in Madrid, to participate in Roundtable Discussion at a conference arranged by The Economist Conferences. (Registered 19 December 2001)
- 9 April 2002, fee, travelling expenses and one night's accommodation in Bahrain, paid for by EuroMoney Publications, to participate in the Gulf Investment Forum. (Registered 15 April 2002)
- Series of programmes for BBC News 24 in the Head to Head series. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 3 September 2002)
| - Member of FITCH International Advisory Committee; an international rating agency.
- 4 December 2002, fee for speaking to A-Level Economics Conference organised by Philip Allan Updates (Up to £5,000). (Registered 10 December 2002)
- 28 February-5 March, fee for participation in a DaimlerChrysler International Board meeting in New Mexico from DaimlerChrysler, who also paid travel and accommodation expenses for myself and my wife. (Registered 11 March 2003)
- 27-30 March, fee for speaking at a conference in Aix-les-Bains, France, from the Association of British Tour Operators, who also paid for travel and accommodation expenses for me and my wife. (Registered 2 April 2003)
- 10 June 2003, fee for speaking and presenting awards at the Butterworths Tolly Tax Awards 2003, in London, organised by The Right Address Ltd. (£5001-£10,000) (Registered 19 June 2003)
- 1 July 2003, fee for speaking at an Economics Teachers' Conference, organised by Philip Allan Updates. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 July 2003)
- 30 October 2003, fee for speaking at Fleet News Conference hosted by EMAP Automotive and organised through Jeremy Lee Associates. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 November 2003)
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- 18-20 October 2002, to Cadenabbia, Italy, to attend a political conference; travel and accommodation expenses paid in full by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung of Berlin. (Registered 22 October 2002)
| - 10-17 February 2003, to Russia to take part in a seminar; travel and accommodation paid for by the Moscow School of Political Studies. (Registered 19 February 2003)
- 15-18 May 2003, to Versailles, France, to attend a Bilderberg Conference. I paid for my own air fare; the hotel accommodation for three nights was paid for by the organisers. (Registered 21 May 2003)
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- 23-30 May 2002, to Washington and New York, USA, to attend conference. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Iraqi Institute for Democracy. (Registered 27 June 2002).
| - 4-10 October 2003, to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a member of the All-Party Group on the Great Lakes and Rwanda. Transport and accommodation costs met by the government of the DRC. (Registered 13October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 22 July 2002)
| - 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
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- 31 March-5 April 2002, study tour to Egypt, accompanied by my partner, at the invitation and expense of the Egyptian Government. (Registered 16 April 2002)
| - 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain, accompanied by partner, at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 28 October 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Three-bedroomed terraced house in Gateshead, jointly owned with my partner.
- Two flats in Gateshead, jointly owned with my brother.
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- 1-4 February 2002, to Kuwait as a guest of the Kuwait Information Office. (Registered 7 November 2002)
- 28 September-2 October 2002, to Bahrain as a guest of the Bahraini Government. (Registered 7 November 2002)
| - 28 September-2 October 2002, to Bahrain as a guest of the Bahraini Government. (Registered 7 November 2002)
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- 9-14 April 2002, to Israel and Palestine to report for the BBC Radio 4 Today programme on the conflict in the Occupied Territories. Flight and hotel were paid for in part by the BBC. (Registered 22 April 2002)
- 20-24 June 2002, to the United States, to speak at conference of Americans for Democratic Action and to meet US officials as chair of INDICT, the campaign to bring Iraqi war criminals to justice. The flight and hotel were paid for by ADA and INDICT. (Registered 30 July 2002)
| - 14-25 February 2003, to Iraqi Kurdistan via Tehran on a fact-finding mission as guest of Kurdish Regional Government. The flight and sundry expenses were paid for by INDICT, the organisation to bring Iraqi war criminals to justice, which I chair. (Registered 8 April 2003)
- 16-18 March 2003, to Washington DC, to meet with US Government officials. The flight was paid for by INDICT, the organisation to bring Iraqi war criminals to justice, which I chair. (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 27 May-9 June 2003, to Kuwait and Iraq, on a fact finding mission. Flight and insurance paid for by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and my accommodation in Kuwait paid for by the Kuwaiti Government. (Registered 8 July 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from Roy and Don Richardson of Richardsons Ltd. for speaking at a dinner event on 27 June 2002. (Registered 24 July 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 20 October 2003, free flight on Concorde aircraft between Birmingham and London. (Registered 22 October 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 26 June 2002, two tickets to Wimbledon, as guests of All England Lawn Tennis Club. (Registered 20 June 2002)
- 28 June 2002, two tickets to Wimbledon, as guests of Provident Financial. (Registered 20 June 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-29 March 2002, to Pakistan as a Member of the All-Party Parliamentary Pakistan Group, to see Afghan refugee position, Kashmir position, meet various senior political figures and other people in Islamabad, Peshawar, Muzzaffarabad, Lahore and Karachi. Fares by courtesy of Pakistan High Commission and transport provided by Pakistan Government. Accommodation paid by delegate, except two nights in Governors's House, Sindh, Karachi. Other hospitality and care provided by local people during visit. (Registered 22 April 2002)
- 15-20 September 2002, to Zambia with World Vision, a relief and development agency, to see projects. All costs borne by World Vision. (Registered 25 September 2002)
| - 23-27 April 2003, to the Republic of Korea for the annual meeting of the Britain-Korea Forum for the Future. My air travel and hotel costs were met by the UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 1 May 2003)
- 23 May -1 June2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by the British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by Government of Syria. (Registered 3 June 2003)
- 4-12 May 2003, to Angola under auspices of All-Party Parliamentary Group on Angola to visit humanitarian projects and meet ministers, NGOs and employees of UK firms. Travel and accommodation expenses met by Christian Aid, Oxfam GB, Save the Children UK, and Tearfund. (Registered 4 August 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- A contribution of more than 25 per cent of my election expenses at the 2001 General Election was made by the Communications Workers Union. (Registered 7 November 2002)
- A contribution of more than 25 per cent of my election expenses at the 2001 General Election was made by the Transport and General Workers' Union. (Registered 7 November 2002)
| - A contribution of more than 25% of my election expenses at the 2001 General Election was made by the Communications Workers Union. (Registered 7 November 2002)
- A contribution of more than 25% of my election expenses at the 2001 General Election was made by the Transport and General Workers' Union. (Registered 7 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 27-29 August 2002, to Norway, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry to visit the Offshore Northern Seas exhibition in Stavanger, to meet Norwegian parliamentary colleagues and to visit Statoil's gas terminals at Kaarsto. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality sponsored by UK Offshore Operators Association, Chevron Texaco and Statoil. (Registered 30 August 2002)
| - 19-23 January 2003, to Egypt to study offshore natural gas production and supply, meet with Energy Minister, officials and industry leaders, paid for by BG Group PLC. (Registered 6 February 2003)
- 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 November 2003)
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- One bedroomed flat in Central London which is let.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Consultant to Consolidated Contractors International (UK) Ltd, a private firm engaged in the construction of oil and desalination plants in the Middle East and former Soviet Asian republics - providing advice on international politics and the politics of the countries in which they operate. (£45,000-£50,000) (Registered 8 July 2003) Contract came into force on 1 July 2003 and was terminated on 29 July 2003. I received no financial benefit from the contract.
- Consultant to College Hill, providing advice on public policy in relation to horseracing, solely for their work in respect of the Tote. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 8 July 2003)
- Weekly article for The Independent. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 8 July 2003)
- Contract with Simon & Schuster for a book on political events since the General Election of 2001, for which I have received an advance of £100,000. (£95,000-£100,000) (Registered 8 July 2003)
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- 10-16 December 2001, to city of Wuhan in central China at the invitation of the Governor of the Province of Hubei in the People's Republic of China, to participate in the official opening ceremony of their Seventh International Exhibition and Exchange Show at Municipality of Wuhan, and to engage in consultations on future cultural exchange, joint commercial ventures and economic co-operation. Costs of travel and accommodation borne by the Province of Hubei. (Registered 19 December 2001)
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- Editor of the House Magazine. (£15,001-£20,000)
- Regular participant in Parliamentary Questions" BBC radio programme. I receive a fee of £235 for each appearance. (Up to £5,000)
| - Editor of the House Magazine, in which capacity I chair occasional seminars and conferences.(£20,001-£25,000)
- Regular participant in "Parliamentary Questions" BBC radio programme. I receive a fee of £235 for each appearance. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Presented with a bronze maquette of the statue of Baroness Thatcher, by the sculptor, Neil Simmons. (Registered 28 February 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 22-24 October 2003, to Milan to make a presentation at the World Political Forum in Turin. Travel and accommodation paid by the Forum. (Registered 31 October 2003)
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- 9-18 May 2002, to China, as member of delegation from All-Party China Group. Costs of hotels, hospitality and transport in China provided by the Chinese Government. (Registered 16 July 2002)
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- 9-18 May 2002, to China, as a member of a delegation from the All-Party China Group. Cost of hotels, hospitality and transport in China were met by the Chinese Government and Air China upgraded an economy fare to Business Class. (Registered 16 July 2002)
- 2-7 June 2002, to Norway, as a member of the British-Norwegian All-Party Group, sponsored by the Norwegian Government and Storting, and including an off-shore visit to Oseberg platform courtesy of Norsk Hydro. (Registered 16 July 2002)
- 24-29 September 2002, to Poland, to visit Polish parliamentarians in Warsaw. Hospitality, hotel and internal travel paid for by Adam Mickiewicz Institute. (Registered 30 September 2002)
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| | - 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
- 16-19 May 2003, to Saudi Arabia on fact-finding visit. All costs were paid by the Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding, who sponsored the visit. (Registered 27 August 2003)
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- Visits to the Stadium of Light as a guest of the Chairman of Sunderland AFC.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 10-21 September 2002, to China, hosted by the Chinese Association of Friendship and International Understanding (CAFIU). Accommodation and travel in China paid by CAFIU; I paid for my air travel to and from China. (Registered 1 October 2002)
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- Tickets and hospitality at St. James Park from Newcastle United Football Club.
- 30 July-1 August 2002, transport, accommodation and hospitality at Wigton Hall, Cumbria, provided by UCB Films. (Registered 12 September 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 3-6 June 2003, to USA. Transport and accommodation provided by USA Department of Energy and BNFL Inc. (Registered 13 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club. A contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group, sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 11 July 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - With my sister, I own a house in Crosby and a house in Crewe which are held in trust for family members (and on which rental income is received).
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- Weekly columnist, New Scientist" since 1967.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-27 June 2003, to Finland under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFL and Nirex Ltd. (Registered 3 July 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Since 2001 General Election the following registrable payment has been received:
- £1,500 from Averil Henshall. (Registered 13 August 2002)
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- 23-24 January 2002, to Poland, for discussions with Government officials and Parliamentarians about Polish EU membership. Flight and accommodation paid for by the Polish Embassy in London. (Registered 21 July 2002)
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- 2-10 February 2002, to Japan for a conference with Japanese Parliamentarians. Half of the cost was met by the Japanese Government and half by the British Government. (Registered 8 March 2002)
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 28 August 2002)
| - 6-14 October 2002, to New York and Los Angeles in the United States with Commons and Lords Rugby team. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was also received from Halewood International, Chase de Vere, Halcrow, GEM Construction, Volt Europe, GlaxoSmithKline. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 4 December 2002)
- 17-28 July 2003, to Bermuda for the elections. Accommodation provided by the Progressive Labour Party. (Registered 4 August 2003)
- 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 17 November 2003)
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- 6. Overseas visits
- March 2002, to The Hague, to attend meeting of British Netherlands Parliamentary Group (of which I am vice-chairman). Hospitality received from the Tweede Kammer and travel provided from funds donated by Royal Dutch Shell and Unilever. (Registered 10 April 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 12-14 March 2003, to Madrid, Spain, with the Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group. Travel expenses to Madrid paid for from Group funds provided by the Group's declared sponsor TUI UK Ltd. (Thomson Holidays). Expenses whilst in Madrid paid for by the Congreso de los Diputados, whose guests we were. (Registered 9 April 2003)
- 15-17 May 2003, to Berlin to attend the Königswinter Conference. Transport and accommodation provided by the organisers. (Registered 19 May 2003)
- 29-30 June 2003, to Apeldoorn Conference, Amsterdam. Expenses met by conference sponsors (ABN AMRO Rothschild, Lloyds TSB Group plc, Reed Elsevier NV, Shell and Unilever. (Registered on 2 July 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Director, Pure Aviation Ltd; a company which sells charter seats to Pure Crete Ltd. to fly passengers to Crete.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee from Clive Conway Associates for a Festival Hall Debate on 14 October 2002 (up to £5,000). (Registered 17 December 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - July 2003, demonstration flight in a Hawk provided by BAe plc (a constituency company). (Registered 14 August 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 6-13 April 2002, to Sudan, on Associate Parliamentary Group fact-finding visit. Travel, accommodation and meals paid for by Oxfam, Tearfund and Christian Aid. (Registered 17 July 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Articles for The Guardian (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 23 May-1June 2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by the British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by the Government of Syria. (Registered 4 June 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 7 July 2002, visit to British Grand Prix for myself and one guest, including transport, paid for by Orange. (Registered 19 September 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-31 January 2002, to India with a delegation of MPs sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 28 February 2002)
- 24 July-13 August 2002, to United States, with International Visitors Programme. Accommodation, meals and internal flights paid for by the United States Embassy in UK. (Registered 19 September 2002)
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 19 September 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-21 October 2002, to Cyprus to meet Cyprus politicians and to attend Morphou Rally. Expenses paid for by the Cyprus House of Representatives, Barnet Friends of Morphou and the Morphou Municipality, Cyprus. (Registered 23 October 2002)
| - 22-26 June 2003, to Cyprus to promote the accession of Cyprus to the EU and settlement of the Cyprus problem. Expenses met by the Republic of Cyprus' House of Representatives, upgrade on outward journey courtesy of Cyprus Airways. (Registered 30 June 2003)
- 21-24 November 2003, to Cyprus for discussions on EU accession, Annan Plan and Turkish Cypriot 'elections'. Expenses met by Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives. (Registered 26 November 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from GMTV. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 July 2002)
- Fee from BBC. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 July 2002)
- Fee from The Guardian. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 July 2002)
| - Fees from the BBC. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 5 June 2003)
- Fees from GMTV. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 5 June 2003)
- Fees from The Guardian. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 5 June 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Minister for Social Development, Northern Ireland Assembly (until 15 October 2002).
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-7 June 2002, to Bergen, Stavanger and Oslo, Norway, as member of British-Norwegian All-Party Parliamentary Group, sponsored by Norwegian Government and Storting, including off-shore visit to Oseberg C platform courtesy of Norsk Hydro. (Registered 4 July 2002)
- 4-11 November 2002, to India with Board of YMCA, Glasgow, sponsored by the YMCA who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 19 November 2002)
| - 4-11 November 2002, to India with Board of YMCA, Glasgow, sponsored by the YMCA who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 19 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 15-16 April 2002, to Brussels to attend a meeting of the General, Municipal and Boilermakers Union Parliamentary Representatives. Travel and accommodation were paid for by GMB Union. (Registered 3 May 2002)
| - 19-23 January 2003, to Egypt to visit oil and gas installations at the invitation of British Gas, who paid for my travel and accommodation. (Registered 30 January 2003)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Orchard-Doughty Associates Ltd.; private company used for consultancy purposes (no longer trading).
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6. Overseas visits |
- 6-13 April 2002, to Sudan, as part of delegation from the All-Party Group on Sudan, supported by Christian Aid and other charities. (Registered 24 April 2002)
| - 25-27 June 2003, to Finland under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFL and Nirex Ltd. (Registered 21 July 2003)
- 5-11 October 2003, visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to support the transition process, institutions and actors; forge links between the UK and DRC, particularly between Parliament and the newly-created National Assembly; and better understand the current situation in the DRC, the roles played by the UK and the international community and the potential for future engagement. Transport, accommodation and most subsistence was provided by the Transitional National Government. (Registered 20 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-5 January 2002, to Oman as a guest of the Government of Oman. (Registered 7 January 2002)
- 5-7 February 2002, to Moscow sponsored by Centro-Credit Bank, Moscow. (Registered 8 February 2002)
- 16-22 February 2002, to Israel, the Palestine Authority and Jordan, sponsored by Conservative Friends of Israel UK. (Registered 25 February 2002)
- 6-8 May 2002, to Jenin in the Palestinian Authority, with tickets paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 9 May 2002)
- 25-29 May 2002, to the Republic of Yemen, as a guest of the Government of Yemen. (Registered 29 May 2002)
- 1-10 September 2002, to Republic of Yemen, as guest of the Government of the Republic of Yemen. (Registered 18 September 2002)
- 10-15 September 2002, to the Sultanate of Oman, as guest of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 18 September 2002)
| - 15-19 December 2002, to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, tickets paid for by Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding. (Registered 23 December 2002)
- 1-5 January 2003, to Oman as a guest of the Government of Oman. (Registered 18 January 2003)
- 23 May-1 June 2003, to Syria as guest of the British Syrian Society with hospitality provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 3 June 2003)
- 30 June-2 July 2003, visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Fare paid by Conservative Central Office, hotel accommodation by Government of Israel. (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 7-10 August 2003, to Lebanon to meet President and Prime Minister and attend opening of Le Royal Hotel. Flights and accommodation provided by the Anglo-Arab Organisation and General Mediterranean Holding. (Registered 22 August 2003)
- 10-21 August 2003, government hotel room rates and car and driver provided by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic during private visit to Syria. (Registered 22 August 2003)
- 26-28 September 2003, to Oman as guest of the Government (Registered 29 September 2003)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- Gift of a watch from the Government of Oman. (Registered 7 January 2002)
- Gift of a ceremonial tribal dagger from the Government of Yemen. (Registered 29 May 2002)
- Gift of a ceremonial tribal dagger presented to me by the Government of Yemen. (Registered 18 September 2002)
| - Gift of a watch from the Government of Oman. (Registered 18 January 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 19 July 2002)
| - 6-14 October 2002, to New York and Los Angeles in the United States with Commons and Lords Rugby team. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was also received from Halewood International, Chase de Vere, Halcrow, GEM Construction, Volt Europe, GlaxoSmithKline. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 4 December 2002)
- 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 November 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - As Joint Chair of the All-Party Racing and Bloodstock Group I have been given a badge by the Race Course Association for 2003 which gives access to most race meetings. (Registered 21 January 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Complimentary membership of the gym at County Hall from Whitbreads.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8 November 2001, to Toulouse, paid for by Astrium to visit their satellite manufacturers. (Registered 18 December 2001)
- 14-18 February 2002, to Gibraltar as member of a parliamentary delegation, as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 4 March 2002)
- 1-4 February 2002, to Kuwait as a guest of the Kuwait Information Office. (Registered 4 March 2002)
- 28 September-2 October 2002, to Bahrain, courtesy of the Bahraini Government. (Registered 28 October 2002)
| - 13-21 February 2003, to the Falkland Islands as a guest of the Falkland Islands Government, who provided flights and accommodation. (Registered 25 April 2003)
- 10-13 May 2003, to USA to see launch of a satellite. Travel and accommodation paid for by Astrium. (Registered 14 October 2003)
- 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Dehli to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- Following my trip to Kuwait in February 2002 I received a watch from the Kuwait Information office, which I have donated to the Royal British Legion. (Registered 14 May 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - September 2002, upgrade from economy to business class provided on British Airways flight from London to Buenos Aires. (Registered 14 April 2003)
- December 2002/January 2003, upgrade from economy to business class provided on BA flight from London to Houston and return. (Registered 14 April 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Just Learning Developments Ltd.
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- Careshare Holdings Ltd
- Careshare Ltd
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 7 July 2002, I attended British Grand Prix as guest of Octagon Motor Sports Ltd. (Registered 25 July 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Under the terms of my departure from Kellyfield Consulting (the headhunting/recruiting company of which I was a director and major shareholder), I qualify for a contingent earn-out arrangement and shall receive six six-monthly payments of £50,000 during 2002, 2003 and 2004.
| - June 2003 fee from AON (an insurance company) for speaking at a conference in London. (Registered 30 June 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21 April 2002, to Tegernsee, Bavaria, to speak at and participate in a conference on the Future of Conservatism: British German perspectives; as guest of the Birmingham University for German Studies, who met the costs of flights between Heathrow and Munich and hospitality at the Wildbadt Kreuth Centre, Bavaria. (Registered 29 April 2002)
| - 17-22 February 2003, to Germany on a lecture tour of Dresden, Leipzig, Schwerin, Essen and Bonn as a guest of the Deutsch Britische Gesellschaft, who paid the full cost of flights, railway journeys and accommodation at each of these five locations. (Registered 24 February 2003)
- 23 May-1 June 2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by the British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by the Government of Syria. (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Dehli to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 15 October 2003)
- 26-31 October 2003, to India under the auspices of the Conservative Friends of India and the Government of India, who met all travel and accommodation expenses. (Registered 10 November 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee for talk at Watson Wyatt on 4 September 2002. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 10 October 2002)
- 13 and 14 September 2002, I chaired a conference at Gleneagles for JP Morgan, who paid my expenses and a fee. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 17 October 2002)
- 15 October 2002, fee received for talk for Merrill Lynch (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 November 2002)
| - 15 October 2002, fee received for talk for Merrill Lynch. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 November 2002)
- 20 November 2002, in return for a talk to the PEP & ISA Managers' Association, a charitable donation of £1,000 was made to Women's Enterprise Breakthrough, a charity in my constituency. (Registered 4 December 2002)
- 11 February 2003, a charitable donation of £1,500 was given to the Omagh Victims' Legal Trust in connection with a talk given by me. (Registered 12 March 2003)
- 13 June 2003, fee for speaking a the Geneva Association conference in London (Up to £5000) (Registered 20 June 2003)
- Occasional articles written for the Financial Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 July 2003)
- Occasional articles written for The Guardian (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26-28 May 2002, to Switzerland, accompanied by my research assistant, for discussion on pension reform. Flights and accommodation paid for by Credit Suisse. (Registered 10 May 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 18 July 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Investec Asset Management Group:
- Joint Chairman, Investec Asset Management*
- Investec Asset Management associated companies:
- Investec European Growth and Income Trust Ltd.
- Director, PIMA; investment management industry PEPs and ISAs representative company.
- *Investec Asset Management subsidiaries and associated companies:
- First India Asset Management Ltd. (India).
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- Investec Asset Management associated companies:-
- Invar Macro Bond Fund Inc.
- Director, Durlacher Corporation PLC; investment bank.
- *Investec Asset Management Ltd subsidiaries and associated companies:-
- Halliday Flight Halliday Ltd.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- May-July 2002, I received legal advice on the Finance Bill 2002 from Mr Edward Troup, Mr William Norton and Mr Charles Elphick, lawyers.
- July 2001-October 2002, assistance on Finance Bill and tax computations from an employee of KPMG.
| - A contribution of £2,000 was made to the 2001 Arundel and South Downs General Election fighting fund by the Investec Group. (Registered 19 February 2003)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Halliday Flight Halliday Ltd.
- (a) Software first; .com plc.
- (a) AIM VCT
- (a) The H.E. Flight Family Trust.
- (a) The H.E. Flight Children's Settlement.
- (a) The H.E. Flight 1999 Children's Settlement.
| - (a) Halliday Flight Halliday Ltd; small, family property company.
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- (b) Imparo Limited; quoted venture capital business providing educational software
- (b) Durlacher plc; investment bank, Stock Exchange listed.
- (b) Drivetec (UK) Limited; unquoted venture capital business specialising in research and development for improved car engine performance.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Consultant to PIMA; investment management industry PEPs and ISAs representative company.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 4-8 November 2002, to Hong Kong, with my wife, as part of a parliamentary delegation, at the invitation of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, who met the costs of the visit. (Registered 20 December 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of London Borough of Wandsworth until May 2002.
- Adviser to Financial Dynamics Ltd. (since September 2000 a subsidiary of Cordiant PLC) a financial public relations consultancy for whom I have worked since 1998. Cordiant is a top ten global marketing communications group. My role is primarily an educational one to explain to colleagues how Parliament, local government and the European Union work in practice and how they all interact (£16,000). (£15,001-£20,000). I may also benefit from a share option scheme that comes to fruition in 2003 as I have been granted Cordiant PLC shares, dependent on performance.
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8. Land and Property |
| | - House in London, SW11 from which rental income is sometimes received.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Parliamentary Adviser to Bromcom Computers PLC. (£10,001-£15,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-10 April 2002, to USA, to visit the USA headquarters of GlaxoSmithKline, who operate a manufacturing plant in my constituency at Barnard Castle where some redundancies have been announced. The purpose of my visit, which was at the invitation of the Vice-President in charge of world wide manufacturing, was first, to ensure the long term future for the Barnard Castle site, and second, to explore the possibility of Bio-Tech start up companies in the County of Durham (UK) in association with Duke University and GSK. GSK paid for the flights and accommodation. (Registered 24 April 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 3-13 February 2002, to Ethiopia, to see the work of the charity Water Aid. My flight and hotel costs were paid for by Wessex Water and some of the minor costs (such as travel between hotels and the sites of various projects) was paid for by various Ethiopian charities including Water Action and Progynist. (Registered 11 April 2002)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Hastings Direct (a tele-sales insurance company based in Bexhill-on-Sea) provided and set up a new telephone system for my constituency office. (Registered 29 May 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-2 July 2002, to Israel, as fraternal delegate to Israeli Labour Party Conference. All costs covered by Labour Friends of Israel. (Registered 18 July 2002)
| - 10-19 November 2003, to Jamaica, St Lucia and the Dominican Republic in my capacity as President of the Caribbean British Business Council, which paid for the visit. (Registered 19 November 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - A researcher based in my office works exclusively for the Atlantic Bridge, a UK-American think-tank of which I am a founder member. In this role she receives funding from Pfizer Inc. She has no function in any health role. (Registered 13 June 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26-28 July 2001, to Bordeaux, to attend seminar on world health policies, sponsored by AXA Insurance (PPP). (Registered 10 January 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 5 June 2003, flight on a helicopter from London to Bristol provided by Mr John Scurr. (Registered 13 June 2003)
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3. Clients |
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6. Overseas visits |
- 10-11 June 2002, to Betzdorf, Luxembourg, for All-Party Cable, Satellite and Digital Group study trip to view technology. Travel and accommodation provided by Astra Marketing Ltd. (Registered 20 June 2002)
| - 12-14 October 2002, to Cyprus to take part in the memorial service in Morphou and to visit the Head of State, other party leaders in the Republic of Cyprus and to visit representatives of the community in the northern part of the island. Air fare and accommodation provided by the Morphou Municipality and the Friends of Cyprus. (Registered 30 May 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
- A flat, currently let, in South London.
- A barn in France.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Regular column in the Mail on Sunday. (£70,001-£75,000)
| - Regular column in the Mail on Sunday. (£85,000-£90,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-5 December 2001, to Abu Dhabi, paid for by the Government of the United Arab Emirates. (Registered 6 December 2001)
- 27-31 December 2001, to Libya. Four nights' hotel accommodation paid for by the Academy of Graduates in Tripoli where I gave two speeches. (Registered 7 January 2002)
- 6-9 January 2002, to Jordan and Iraq. Three nights' hotel accommodation paid for by the Mariam Appeal. (Registered 16 January 2002)
- 14-21 January 2002, to Canada and US. Flights and hotel accommodation paid for by the Canadian anti-sanction campaign and the Methodist Church, Seattle, USA. (Registered 25 January 2002)
- April 2002, to Paris, to the French Senate. Flight from Faro to Paris and one night's hotel accommodation paid for by French anti-sanctions campaigners. (Registered 14 May 2002)
- April 2002, to Rome to speak at the Italian Parliament. Flight from Paris to Rome and Rome to London and one night's hotel accommodation paid for by an Italian-Palestinian solidarity group. (Registered 14 May 2002)
- April 2002, to Rabat for a meeting on Iraq. Return flight from London-Rabat and two nights' hotel accommodation paid for by the Great Britain Iraq Society, of which I am Chairman. (Registered 14 May 2002)
- May 2002, to Amman, return flight paid for by the Great Britain Iraq Society, who also paid for a car from Amman to Baghdad and flight from Baghdad-Amman. Three nights in the al Rashid hotel paid for by myself. A car and bus from Amman to the West Bank and from West Bank to Gaza and two nights in a Jerusalem hotel paid for by the Emergency Committee on Iraq and Palestine. One night in a hotel in Gaza paid for by myself. (Registered 14 May 2002)
- 10-18 September 2002, to Jordan and Iraq; flights and hotel accommodation paid for by the Great Britain Iraq Society, of which I am Chairman. (Registered 4 September 2002) (registered 24 September 2002)
- 1-15 October 2002, to Jordan, Iraq, Syria and Beirut, to attend conferences. Flights and hotel accommodation paid for by the Great Britain Iraq Society, of which I am Chairman. (Registered 16 October 2002)
- 7-10 November 2002, to Kiev for a conference on Iraq. Flights paid for by the Great Britain Iraq Society, and the hotel accommodation was provided by the Ukrainian union for friendship with the Iraqi people. (Registered 7 November 2002)
| - 7-10 November 2002, to Kiev for a conference on Iraq. Flights paid for by the Great Britain Iraq Society, and the hotel accommodation was provided by the Ukrainian union for friendship with the Iraqi people. (Registered 7 November 2002)
- 21-23 February 2003, to Istanbul to attend peace conference. The visit was organised by the Day-Mer Community Centre, London, and my flights and two nights' hotel accommodation were paid for by Eurensel Kulture, a cultural journal based in Istanbul. (Registered 28 February 2003)
- 1-10 August 2003, I flew Faro-London-Tokyo-Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Tokyo-London-Faro with hotel accommodation in the 3 Japanese cities at the expense of Gensuikim, the Japanese campaign against nuclear war. (Registered 12 August 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 12 February 2003, England V Australia Football International, as guest of McDonalds. (Registered 25 July 2003)
- 20 June 2003, England V Pakistan, with my PA to One Day Test at The Oval, as guest of Gallaher Group. (Registered 25 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-15 October 2001, to Sri Lanka. Flight and hotel accommodation paid for by InPaCT (the Initiative for Political and Conflict Transformation), Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Registered 10 December 2001)
- 21-31 January 2002, to India as part of a delegation of MPs sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 6 March 2002)
| - 5-8 February 2003, to India to attend temple opening ceremony. My flights were paid for by the Indian Government; I paid for all other expenses. (Registered 13 February 2003)
- 19-20 July 2003, flight to New York and accommodation for one night to attend and speak at the opening of the Shree Swaminarayan Spiritual and Cultural Centre for my wife and myself, paid for by the Anoopam Mission. (Registered 9 September 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 5 December 2001, a day's pheasant shooting in Bedfordshire as the guest of the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association. (Registered 10 December 2001)
- 7 July 2002, my wife and I were guests of Imperial Tobacco at the Men's Finals at Wimbledon. (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 2 October 2002, a day's shooting in Bedfordshire as the guest of the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association. (Registered 8 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 30 November-2 December 2001, to Liechtenstein. Return flights London-Zurich and road transport Zurich-Liechtenstein and accommodation paid for by the Institut d'Etudes Politiques. (Registered 4 December 2001)
- 14-18 February 2002, to Gibraltar; air travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 22 February 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 20-25 July 2002, to Israel as a guest of the Israeli Government and Conservative Friends of Israel. (Registered 21 August 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - 11 April 2003, fee, travel and one night's accommodation in Athens for speaking at a meeting on the need for a European Disease Control Agency. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
- September 2003, fee from Ruder Finn (PR Group) for participating in a training day. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 24 November 2003)
- 24 October 2003, fee for talk at Improving Cancer Journey Conference. (Up to £5,000). (Registered 24 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 16-18 March 2002, to Hong Kong to speak at a meeting on lung cancer. Eli Lilly paid my fare and hotel costs. (Registered 20 March 2002)
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 24 July 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Pharmacist_not currently practising.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 11-16 August 2002, to Cambodia. Economy class air fare paid by World Vision. (Registered 28 November 2002)
- 9-12 February 2003, to Norway on a fact-finding visit in connection with my portfolio as Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Health and Women's Issues. Business class airfare and hotel costs were met by the Norwegian Embassy. (Registered 17 February 2003)
- 20 February 2003, two tickets for the Brit Awards provided by BARD (British Association of Record Distributors). (Registered 26 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 8-13 November 2002, to Kazakhstan as a member of a delegation who were guests of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. The external flights and transport to and from the airport were paid for by Consolidated Construction International (UK Ltd). Internal flights, accommodation and sundry small token gifts were paid for by the Kazakhstan Government. (Registered 24 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-18 May 2002, to China on fact-finding visit. Cost of hotels, hospitality and transport in China were met by the Chinese Government. (Registered 1 July 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-11 October 2001, to Perugia, Italy, to speak at a conference on Poverty in Europe, organised by IRRES (Istituto Regionale Ricerche Economico e Sociale). All travel and accommodation costs were met by IRRES. (Registered 20 December 2001)
- 21-25 May 2002, to Russia, for conference and visits to projects. Travel and hotel accommodation paid for by Russian-European Trust. (Registered 19 July 2002)
- 4-7 June 2002, to Washington, USA, for meetings with members of Senate and Congress on development. Travel and hotel accommodation paid for by CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development). (Registered 19 July 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Two articles for the Daily Telegraph (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 November 2002)
| - Two articles for the Daily Telegraph. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 November 2002).
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Reception sponsored by Toyota in my constituency in July 2002. (Registered 22 October 2002)
| - Reception sponsored by Toyota in my constituency in July 2003. (Registered 10 September 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - February 2003, payment received for facilitating a training workshop in internal communication for Lilley Taylor Moncrieff. (Registered 10 April 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - October 2002, flight over my constituency in a light aircraft provided by Mr Timothy Nathan, a constituent. (Registered 20 November 2002)
- Two courtesy passes for Epsom Racecourse provided by United Racecourses. (Registered 11 April 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Democracy for Young People Limited.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Parliamentary Adviser to College Hill, a financial public relations company.(£5,001-£10,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - As Honorary Chairman of the Register of Exercise Professionals I receive complimentary membership of Living Well Health Clubs. (Registered 30 April 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Ex-member of Lloyds' reinsured into Equitas.
| - Ex-member of Lloyds' reinsured into Equitas and a member of NACDE, a Names Action Group.
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8. Land and Property |
| | - I am part-owner of building land in France.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-6 September 2002, to Botswana at the invitation of the Botswana Chamber of Commerce as part of an all party visit to investigate issues of interest of the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Chamber of Commerce. (Registered 15 October 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Chairman of the Association of Independent Financial Advisers.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 23-26 January 2003, to Austin Texas, to seek the reprieve of my constituent, Jackie Elliott. The expenses were met by the charity Reprieve. (Registered 20 March 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£65,001-70,000)
- Contract with Harper Collins Publishers to write a book about William Pitt The Younger.
- 9 March 2002, speech for Computer People. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 14 March 2002, speech at Legendary Dinner. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 2 May 2002, speech for the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Corporate Finance Faculty. (Up to £5,000)
- 15 May 2002, speech for Bell Pottinger. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 23 July 2002, speech for Marks and Spencer PLC. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 12 September 2002, speech for Primary Capital Partners. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 4 October 2002, speech for the British Sugar Federation. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 17 October 2002, speech for Safeway PLC. (£5,001-£10,000)
| - Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£65,001-£70,000)
- Contract with Harper Collins Publishers to write a book about William Pitt The Younger and a contract with Knopf Publishing Group, New York, to publish the book in the United States.
- Adviser to Dunalastair Ireland Ltd (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 22 August 2003)
- 11 November 2002, speech for the Lighthouse Club. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
- 28 November 2002, speech for the Institute of Financial Services. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
- 11 December 2002, speech for 100 Property Club. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
- 25 February 2003, speech for Bloomberg. (£5,001-£10,000)
- March and April 2003, series of speeches for Grant Thornton. (£15,001-£20,000)
- 1 May 2003, presenting 'Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
- 12 May 2003, speech for Wine and Spirit Trades Benevolent Society for which I received a quantity of wine. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
- 9 and 10 June 2003, speeches for the Malta Institute of Travel and Tourism (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
- 11 June 2003, speech for Ceridian Centrefile (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
- 21 June 2003, speech for Richmond Events (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
- 25 June 2003, speech for Clifford Chance (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
- 16 July 2003, speech for Ceridian Centrefile (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
- 21-25 July, presenting programme for BBC Big Read series (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
- 31 August-1 September 2003, speech for AMT SYBEX (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Lord Coe OBE. (Registered 12 July 2002)
| - Until 31 March 2003 I had the occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Lord Coe OBE. (Registered 12 July 2002)
- Complimentary membership at Champney's, Piccadilly, for me and my wife. (Registered 8 January 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 27 June-1 July 2002, to Morocco, flights and accommodation for my wife and me paid for by Le Cercle, a political group which organises conferences. (Registered 17 July 2002)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- Gift of a Christmas hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 16 January 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 24-26 May 2002, travel to and attendance at the Monaco Grand Prix at the invitation of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and the Automobile Club de Monaco. (Registered 27 May 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Share in small property near Malaga, Spain.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 19-20 July 2003, travel to and attendance at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone at the invitation of the Motorsport Association and Williams Grand Prix Engineering. (Registered 22 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 12-17 February 2003, to Tokyo and Kamakura, Japan, to attend the annual conference of the UK/Japan 21st Century Group, of which I am a member. All expenses were paid for by Asia House on behalf of the Group. (Registered 18 April 2003)
- 23-28 April 2003, to Seoul, Korea, to attend a meeting of the UK Korea Forum. All expenses paid for by Asia House. (Registered 18 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-12 December 2001, to Cyprus to attend the Ayios Amvrosios annual rally in Nicosia.
- Travel and accommodation paid for by the Ayios Amvrosios Association (UK). (Registered 20 December 2001)
- 17-18 February 2002, to Gibraltar to visit the Gibraltar Government, who paid for my travel and accommodation. (Registered 9 January 2002)
| - 6-9 December 2002, to Cyprus to attend the Ayios Amvrosios Association (UK) annual rally in Nicosia. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Ayios Amvrosios Association (UK). (Registered 11 February 2003)
- 7-11 September 2003, to Gibraltar to attend the National Day Rally as a guest of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 3 November 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- June 2001 and June 2002, to Switzerland and France respectively, for weekend training patient groups from Eastern Europe in mental health advocacy. Fees, air fare and two nights' hotel accommodation paid for by Cohn and Wolfe. The fees were donated to charity. (Up to £5,000) Fees from BBC (£1-£5,000) for various appearances: Any Questions (February 2002); Question Time; Heaven and Earth Show (October 2002); Radio 5 Late Night Live (four appearances during 2001-02).
| - June 2001 and June 2002, to Switzerland and France respectively, for weekend training patient groups from Eastern Europe in mental health advocacy. Fees, air fare and two nights' hotel accommodation paid for by Cohn and Wolfe. The fees were donated to charity.(Up to £5,000)
- Fees from BBC (£1-£5,000) for various appearances: Any Questions (February 2002); Question Time; Heaven and Earth Show (October 2002); Radio 5 Late Night Live (four appearances during 2001-02).
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 November 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation of £12,000 by Strangers Gallery Business Club, June 2002. (Registered 16 July 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 31 December 2001-7 January 2002, to Cyprus with my wife, for meetings with leading Cypriot politicians and business leaders about the current negotiations on the Cyprus problem, as guests of the Federation of Overseas Cypriots. (Registered 8 January 2002)
- 22-29 August 2002, to Cyprus with my wife, as guests of the Cyprus House of Representatives and the Federation of Overseas Cypriots, to speak at the Federation's Youth Conference and to meet President Clerides, senior Cabinet Ministers and other leading political figures for detailed discussions on Cyprus EU accession and Cyprus problems issues. (Registered 30 August 2002)
| - 21-27 August 2003, to Cyprus at expense of World Federation of Overseas Cypriots to meet Cypriot political leaders and other political leaders and speak at Conference of World Federation of Overseas Cypriots. (Registered 28 August 2003)
- 27 September-5 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 19 November 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Lecturer in British Politics at the American International University in London, from September 2002 (one hour weekly for duration of three month course (£1,600). (Up to £5,000)
| - Lecturer in British Politics at the American International University in London, from January-April 2003 and from September-December 2003 (one hour weekly for duration of three month course) (£3,200) (Up to £5,000).
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Research assistant funded by CARE.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 19-21 March 2002, to Bonn and Berlin in my capacity as Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Science to discuss ethical issues in science and technology with members of the scientific community, members of the Bundestag and Ministers. All travel and accommodation costs paid by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. (Registered 14 May 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 8 Land and Property
- Farm in Scotland with holiday lettings.
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8. Land and Property |
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6. Overseas visits |
- 15-16 April 2002, to Brussels to attend meeting on employment policy on behalf of GMB.
- Travel and accommodation paid by GMB. (Registered 3 May 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 11-12 February 2002, to Slovakia, on parliamentary visit. Air ticket and accommodation paid for by Slovak Government. (Registered 18 July 2002)
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 18 July 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Chairman (non-executive) of IncrediBull Ideas Ltd.; consultancy company in the fields of public relations and event management. (£10,001-£15,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 11 September 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 20 February 2003, I attended the Brit Awards as a guest of the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 26 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 27 March 2002, my husband and I were the guests of the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican for a reception, Gala Concert and post-concert dinner to celebrate Rostropovich's 75th birthday. (Registered 27 March 2002)
- 7 July 2002, my son and I attended the Wimbledon Women's Finals as guests of Thomas Bell, President of Boeing UK Operations, Boeing Aerospace UK Ltd. (Registered 9 July 2002)
- July 2002, my son and I attended the British Grand Prix Silverstone, as guests of Robert Dover of Land Rover UK. (Registered 9 July 2002)
| - 14 May 2003, my son and two friends attended the FA Cup Final as the guests of Steven Bartholomew, O2 (Registered 20 May 2003)
- 19 May 2003, my husband and I attended the Chelsea Flower Show Gala preview as the guests of Neil Sherlock, KPMG. (Registered 20 May 2003)
- 15 May 2003, my son and daughter attended the premiere of 'Matrix Reloaded' as guests of Carolyn Dailey, AOL Time Warner. (Registered 11 July 2003)
- 8 June 2003, my husband and I attended Glyndebourne as guests of Lord Browne of Madingley, BP. (Registered 11 July 2003)
- 5 July 2003, my daughter and I were guests of Ian Thomas of Boeing UK at the Wimbledon Ladies Tennis Finals. (Registered 11 July 2003)
- 20 July 2003, my son, a friend and I attended the British Grand Prix as guests of Jaguar. (Registered 21 July 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Proceeds from sales of my book Rugby's Class War" published by London League Publications Limited.
| - Proceeds from sales of my book "Rugby's Class War" published by London League Publications Limited.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 26-31 October 2003, to Israel under the auspices of the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel. (Registered 13 November 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 17 January 2002, fee from British American Tobacco PLC for a speech on Corporate Responsibility to BAT employees. (Registered 26 February 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
- I am the owner of four properties in London which I have let to tenants. I hold one of those properties as a co-trustee of a Discretionary Trust in which members of my immediate family are beneficiaries.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-6 February 2002, to Japan for a conference with Japanese Parliamentarians. Half of the cost was met by the Japanese Government and half by the British Government. (Registered 8 March 2002)
- 4-11 September 2002, to Gibraltar to attend the National Day Celebrations. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 13 September 2002)
| - 6-8 November 2002, to Gibraltar to act as international observer for the Gibraltar referendum, representing the House of Commons All-Party Gibraltar Group. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 3 December 2002)
- 10-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to attend the Annual Morphou Rally. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 23 October 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 20 July 2003, my son and I attended the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, as a guest of Max Mosley, President of the FIA. (Registered 12 August 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Income from a rented residential property in London.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I employ a research assistant to support my parliamentary work, who also receives payment from the Lighting Industry Federation in respect of the work he does for me as the Joint Chairperson of the Associate Parliamentary Lighting Group.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-10 January 2002, to Norway to meet Norwegian Parliamentarians to discuss economic, security, foreign policy and public service reform issues. Flights, accommodation and hospitality funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy. (Registered 5 February 2002)
- 26-28 April 2002, to Berlin/Potsdam, to attend seminars on social policy and European policy, organised by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, which paid for my accommodation. (Registered 14 May 2002)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- £2,000 received from GMB trade union on 21 May 2001. (Registered 17 July 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-7 June 2002, to Norway, as member of British-Norwegian All-Party Group. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Norwegian Government. Helicopter trip to off-shore platform provided by Norsk Hydro. (Registered 17 July 2002)
- 3-6 September 2002, to Germany as a member of the Rail Freight Group delegation including Parliamentarians. Travel, accommodation and hospitality paid for by the Rail Freight Group Ltd. (Registered 27 September 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Eschmann Holdings Limited (non-executive); holding company controlling companies which manufacture, sell and service medical equipment.
- Finex PLC (non-executive); business communications agency.
- Crime Reduction International Limited; international consultancy on crime reduction and related issues.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of the Advisory Council of Consort Resources Limited, which is engaged in gas exploration and production.
- 7-8 July 2002, fee for addressing conference, travel and hotel accommodation for my wife and myself in Spain paid by Casa Madrid. (Registered 28 September 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-4 November 2002, to Singapore, to address conference. Travel and hotel accommodation for my wife and myself paid for by Fine Events Ltd. (Registered 8 November2002)
| - 1-2 February 2002, to Paris to participate in a youth conference. Travel and accommodation for my wife and myself were paid for by European Studies Tours. (Registered 9 December 2002)
- 1-4 November 2002, to Singapore, to address conference on Safer Cities. Travel and hotel accommodation for my wife and myself paid for by Fine Events Ltd. (Registered 8 November2002)
- 6-8 November 2002, to Vienna, to address a conference on Morality and Politics. Travel and accommodation for my wife and myself were paid for by Project Syndicate, the organisers of the conference. (Registered 26 December 2002)
- 5-9 January 2003, my wife and I were the guests of Saga on a short cruise from Southampton to Casablanca. I made a speech and participated in a Question and Answer session on the trip which was organised by a subsidiary of Saga Group. The cost of our air fares back to England were met by Saga. (Registered 6 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-22 February 2002, to Perm, Russia, accompanied by my wife, to attend and speak at a conference. Air tickets and accommodation paid for by the Britain-Russia Development Partnership. (Registered 12 March 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of Lloyd's. Ceased active underwriting on 31 December 1998.
- All categories of business underwritten.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 23 May-1 June 2003, to Syria, paid for by the British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by Government of Syria. (Registered 6 June 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-18 February 2002, to Gibraltar as member of Parliamentary delegation, as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 27 February 2002)
| - 4-9 November 2002, to Gibraltar as a member of the Observers Group for the referendum on 7 November, paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 9 January 2003).
- 7-12 September 2003, part of parliamentary delegation to Gibraltar as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar for National Day. (Registered 12 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-2 February 2002, to Paris to participate in youth conference. Travel and accommodation for two people paid for by the conference organisers, European Studies Tours. (Registered 20 May 2002)
| - 23-31 May 2003, to South Africa to meet friends in the political and business arena, to see places of interest and discuss potential issues in South Africa and Southern Africa. Fares met by the charity, The Penny Trust; other expenses met privately. (Registered 9 July 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Parliamentary adviser to the Caravan Club. (Up to "£5,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Occasional lecturing for The Westminster Experience.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 6 and 7 July 2002, attendance at the British Grand Prix, as guest of British American Racing. (Registered 23 July 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 15-26 August 2002, to Auckland, New Zealand to deliver the 2002 Hillary Lecture. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Auckland Museum Circle. (Registered 6 December 2002)
- 22 September-1 October 2003, to San Francisco to deliver a lecture. Transport and accommodation provided by City Arts and Lectures Inc. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-25 January 2002, to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as leader of a delegation from the Council for the Advancement of British Arab Understanding (CAABU) of which I am Co-Chairman. (Registered 28 January 2002)
- 4-6 May 2002, to Qatar on behalf of the Council for the Advancement of British Arab Understanding (CAABU), for meetings with the Prime Minister and other Qatar Government representatives. Costs of travel and accommodation were met by the State of Qatar. (Registered 6 June 2002)
| - 9-14 September 2002, to Syria with the British-Syria All-Party Parliamentary Group for meetings with the President, Government Ministers, parliamentarians, British Embassy and British Council. Travel and accommodation met by Syrian National Assembly. (Registered 10 December 2002)
- 15-20 February 2003, to Lebanon with the All-Party Parliamentary Group, for meetings with the President, the Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament, Government ministers, parliamentarians, the British Embassy and British Council. Travel and accommodation was met by Mr Hassas Khalili and internal transportation and security provided by the Lebanese National Assembly. (Registered 17 March 2003)
- 12-14 March 2003, to Madrid, Spain, with the Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group. Travel expenses to Madrid paid for from Group funds provided by the declared sponsor TUI UK Ltd (Thomson Holidays). Expenses whilst in Madrid paid for by the Congreso de los Diputados, who were the hosts to the British group. (Registered 27 March 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- May 2002, to Spain, to attend annual meeting of AWEPA (Association of Western European Parliamentarians for Southern Africa). Hotel accommodation for two nights paid for by AWEPA. (Registered 31 July 2002)
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- July 2000, to Gibraltar; flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 25 September 2002)
- 23-24 July 2002, to Gibraltar. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 13 August 2002)
| - 15-19 December 2002, to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Tickets paid for by Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding (CAABU). Accommodation provided by Saudi and Bahraini Governments. (Registered 23 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-8 February 2002, to Japan as guest of the British and Japanese Government. (Registered 6 March 2002)
- 14-18 February 2002, to Gibraltar as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 6 March 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Editor of The Spectator.
- 27 March 2002, speech to British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association. (Up to £5,000)
- 23 May 2002, opening and speech to Turkey Mill Conference Centre. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 20 February 2002, my wife and I attended the Brit Awards as guests of the British Phonographic Institute. (Registered 7 March 2002)
- Gift of a framed painting of the fishing docks, an inscribed watch and a Parker pen set presented to me by the British Fisherman's Association representing ex-distant-trawlermen in Hull. (Registered 25 November 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Privy Council appointee to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, for which I receive an allowance.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 9-14 December 2002, to Bangkok, Thailand, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to address the Asian Parliamentarians meeting on implementation of the International Convention on Population Development held in Cairo in 1994. The flight and part of my accommodation was paid for by the International Planned Parenthood Federation. (Registered 23 January 2003)
- 11-18 May 2003, to Malawi, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to study the facilities for family planning and reproductive health throughout the country. Accommodation and flights funded by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 18 July 2003)
- 24-28 May 2003, to Lisbon, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to attend a meeting. Funded by the International European Forum on Population and Development. (Registered 18 July 2003)
- 10-12 June 2003, to Madrid, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to talk to Spanish parliamentarians about setting up their own Group on Population. Funded by UNFPA. (Registered 18 July 2003)
- 7 July 2003, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to Brussels. Funded by the International European Forum on Population and Development. (Registered 18 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-22 February 2002, to the Falkland Islands, paid for by the Falkland Islands Government. (Registered 23 February 2002)
- 17-23 March 2002, to USA. Seven nights' accommodation at The Capital Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, paid for by Little Rock Convention Tourist Bureau (Registered 19 April 2002)
| - 26-29 January 2003, to Minneapolis and Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Flights and accommodation paid for by United Defense Ltd. (Registered 19 February 2003)
- 30 June -4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 23 July 2003)
- 6-10 October 2003, to Taiwan as a guest of the Government of Taiwan, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 7 November 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Adviser to Agilisys (provider of IT services to the public sector). (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 19-21 March 2002, to Germany with Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group (PRASEG), for renewable and sustainable energy meetings and site visits. The trip was paid fully by Powergen PLC. (Registered 9 May 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-6 September 2002, to Botswana at the invitation of the Botswana Chamber of Commerce as part of an all party visit to investigate issues of interest of the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Chamber of Commerce. (Registered 30 September 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 6-10 October 2003, visit to Taiwan as a guest of the government of Taiwan. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the government of Taiwan. (Registered 4 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 23-25 April 2002, to Gabon, Africa, to attend conference. Flight to Libreville and one night's hotel accommodation paid for by the Association of West European Parliamentarians for Africa. (Registered 18 July 2002)
- 4 August-1 September 2002, study tour of Buenos Aires, Detroit and Shanghai, funded by the Norfolk Charitable Trust. The Trust provided accommodation and subsistence at a briefing weekend in Norfolk (13-14 July 2002), and economy class flights to the cities, accommodation in business hotels in each city and a daily subsistence allowance. (Registered 10 September 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 30-31 March 2002, to Abu Dhabi to give a lecture on religion as a motivating factor in international conflict, for the Zayed Centre for Co-ordination and Follow-up (Government sponsored). The centre paid for my travel and accommodation. (Registered 2 April 2002)
- 6-8 November 2002, to Gibraltar as Chairman of Referendum Observers. Travel and accommodation provided by Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 19 November 2002)
| - 6-8 November 2002, to Gibraltar as Chairman of Referendum Observers. Travel and accommodation provided by Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 19 November 2002)
- 17-22 August 2003, to Pakistan and Kashmir. Flights provided by Justice for Jammu and Kashmir (non-profit organisation). (Registered 2 September 2003)
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- 8-11 September 2001, to Gibraltar, to meet First Minister and others. Travel and hotel paid for by Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 20 July 2002)
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 20 July 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Chairman of Raynard Reseach Limited, a company owned by me providing advice on general and parliamentary matters.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation from Tarrakarn (company owned by Clive Richards, Herefordshire) to support the constituency office. (Registered 24 July 2002)
- I receive some secretarial, administrative and research support from members of the Hereford Parliamentary Business Club.
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- I receive support from Raynard Research Limited for administrative and research support for my office.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Visit to various sporting events as guest of Events International, a corporate hospitality company based in my constituency (a subsidiary of C.F. Roberts (Holdings) Ltd.).
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) I own more than 15% of the shares of Raynard Research Limited.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 26-30 June 2003, in my capacity as Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary I visited Washington DC to meet members of Congress, the Administration and industry to discuss US/UK defence exports. I was accompanied by my wife and son. The UK Defence Forum met the expenses to the extent of one business class return air fare and hotel room; additional expenses I met myself. (Registered on 6 July 2003)
- 30 September-9 October 2003, to Japan in my capacity as Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary. All flights and accommodation provided by the Japanese Government. (Registered 17 October 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Payment received in April 2002 for previous work as Associate Editor of the House Magazine (Up to £5,000). Resigned from post in June 2001. (Registered 24 April 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- January 2002, presentation gold disk LP from Worlds End Productions. (Registered 12 June 2002)
- July 2002, wedding present of two return airline tickets to Kuala Lumpur from Mr and Mrs Paul Church. (Registered 4 September 2002)
- July 2002, one way flight upgrade provided by British Airways. (Registered 4 September 2002)
- August 2002, one overnight's hospitality in Kuala Lumpur provided by David Yong, YTL Corporation. (Registered 4 September 2002)
| - 20 February 2003, tickets for my wife and myself for the annual Brit Awards; hospitality provided courtesy of the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 26 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-6 May 2002, to Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey, for briefing for All-Party Group on Turkey, as a guest of the Government of Turkey. (Registered 9 May 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 21-27 January 2003, to New Delhi, India, to participate on behalf of the Speaker of the House of Commons in the All-Party Parliamentary Conference called by the Indian Parliament. My flights were paid for by the House of Commons Fees Office; my hotel accommodation and board was paid for by the Indian Parliament. (Registered 6 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-18 May 2002, to China with delegation from All-Party China Group. Cost of transport, hotels and hospitality in China paid for by the Government of China. (Registered 12 June 2002)
| - 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by the Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 21 January 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 3-6 May 2002, to Turkey with members of the All-Party Parliamentary Turkey Group, as guest of the Turkish Government. (Registered 24 June 2002)
- 10-11 June 2002, to Betzdorf, Luxembourg, for All-Party Cable, Satellite and Digital Group study trip to view technology. Travel and accommodation provided by Astra Marketing Ltd. (Registered 24 June 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Public affairs consultant to Strategy International UK, `The D Group'. Funds are solely directed to fund the salary of health policy adviser. (£5,001-£10,000)
| - Public affairs consultant to Strategy International UK, 'The D Group'. Funds are solely directed to fund the salary of health policy adviser. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- October 2000, to Bermuda, accompanied by my husband, to attend conference, paid for by the Premier of Bermuda. (Registered 20 August 2002)
- 21-17 January 2002, to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, paid for by All-Party Group on Great Lakes Region and Genocide Prevention. (Registered 9 July 2002)
- 22-26 February 2002, to Prague to present BBC documentary, paid for by BBC. (Registered 9 July 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain at the invitation of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 27 October 2003)
- 19-22 October 2003, to Estonia courtesy of the British Association for Central and Eastern Europe. (Registered 27 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 22-26 May 2002, to USA, to attend Global Horizons International Pensions Seminar. Flight and accommodation paid for by the Smith Institute and the Heritage Foundation, with support from Prudential PLC. (Registered 12 July 2002)
| - 14-19 October 2003, to Taiwan as a guest of the Taipei Government who paid for my flights, accommodation and internal transport. (Registered 21 October 2003)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- Unremunerated Chairman and director of the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Limited (JRRT Limited), who meet occasional costs incurred as Chairman of Social Security Select Committee in providing hospitality to guests and witnesses not otherwise met by House rules on expenses.
| - Unremunerated Chairman and director of the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Limited (JRRT Limited); who meet occasional costs incurred as Chairman of the Work and Pensions Select Committee in providing hospitality to guests and witnesses not otherwise met by House rules on expenses.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Non-executive director of the Fire Protection Association Limited , and Chairman of its Advisory Council which carries a fee of £6,000 per annum.(£5,001-£10,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-29 November 2002, to Taiwan, to encourage trade links and secure an investment in my constituency. Visit funded by the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 4 December 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Occasional payments for advising, attending meetings and writing articles, etc received from The Working Men's Club and Institute Union Limited and some non-profit making members' clubs. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Occasional royalties from Chrysalis Books Ltd., London.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-18 February 2002, to Gibraltar as a member of a Parliamentary delegation, as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 5 March 2002)
- 31 March-4 April 2002, study tour to Egypt at the invitation and expense of the Egyptian Government. (Registered 25 April 2002)
| - 10-16 November 2002, to Australia, on a visit to the Australian Parliament organised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Australian Parliamentary Exchange Council. All travel and accommodation costs were met by the Australian Government. (Registered 29 November 2002)
- 19-23 January 2003, to Egypt to study offshore natural gas production and supply, meet with Energy Minister, officials and industry leaders, paid for by BG Group PLC. (Registered 6 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 20-22 March 2002, to the Netherlands, with the British-Netherlands All-Party Group to visit the Second Chamber in The Hague. Travel costs paid by the All-Party Group whose declared sponsors are Royal Dutch Shell and Unilever. Hotel expenses paid by the Dutch Second Chamber. (Registered 11 April 2002)
| - 3-5 June 2003, to Nevada, USA to visit Yucca Mountain high-level waste repository. Accommodation and transport provided by BNFL Inc and the United States Department of Energy. (Registered 9 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-11 September 2002, to Gibraltar as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 12 September 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee from BBC for appearance on "Any Questions" from Derby on 7 March 2003. The BBC also provided rail travel from Glasgow to the studio and a driver from studio to Coventry. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-24 April 2002, to India as part of an All-Party trip funded by Oxfam GB. (Registered 26 April 2002)
- 29 September-4 October 2002, to India and Kashmir, paid for by the Indian Government. (Registered 16 October 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
- Commercial leasehold property in Vauxhall, London.
| - Commercial leasehold property in Vauxhall,London.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Complimentary membership of Home House, Private Members' Club. (Registered 8 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 31 October-8 November 2002, to New Zealand as the guest of the Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ) and the British Council. The cost of my airfare and accommodation were covered by the British Council and the ISNZ. (Registered 6 December 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - A flat in South London from which rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 17 October 2002, to Poland to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau as the guest of the Holocaust Educational Trust. The costs of my airfare and travel insurance were covered by the Holocaust Educational Trust. (Registered 24 October 2002)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Financial donation to my parliamentary office from Mr Paul Marshall to facilitate research for my contribution to a book on party policy. (Registered 11 November 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Contribution of approximately £6,500 p.a. towards my constituency office rental and service charge costs from Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd., company office, Belper, Derbyshire.
| - Contribution of approximately £6,500 p.a. towards my constituency office operations from Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd., company office, Belper, Derbyshire.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-18 February 2002, to Gibraltar; travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 21 February 2002)
| - 17-22 February 2003, to Taiwan, for trade visit, as the guest of the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs who paid for my hotel accommodation and return flight to London. (Registered 28 April 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Mackenzie & Storrie (Printers, Leith) sponsored my 2001 Christmas card, by printing it without charge. (Registered 9 January 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 4-7 May 2003, to Poland, with British-Polish Parliamentary Group. Costs inside Poland were met by the Polish Parliament. (Registered 8 May 2003)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - Convener (unpaid), Scottish Financial Enterprise Parliamentary Contact Group.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 10-13 October 2003, attendance at the Morphou Rally and meetings associated with it in the Republic of Cyprus. Return air fare from Heathrow to Larnaca and three nights' hotel accommodation in Nicosia were paid by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 20 October2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 4 July 2002, fee for talk to the General Electric Corporation (at UK headquarters) about the current political scene. (Registered 18 July 2002)
| - Fee from V & P Midlands Developments Ltd. for a speech to a St. George's Day celebratory dinner for businessmen in the West Midlands. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 30 April 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I received legal assistance in the drafting of amendments for the Committee and Report stages of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Bill (Session 2001-02) from the following individuals, who are lawyers in London and who provided me with assistance without charge: (Registered 21 December 2001)
- Judith Barnes Brecher Abram
- Emma Broadbent 6 King's Bench Walk
- Christopher Frazer 2 Harcourt Buildings
- Peter Griffiths 4 Stone Buildings
- Jonathan Hirst QC Brick Court Chambers
- Daniel Janner 23 Essex Street
- Sir Nicholas Lyell QC Monckton Chambers
- Julian Malins QC 3 King's Bench Walk North
- Mark Ruffell Pump Court Chambers
- Oliver Sells QC 5 Paper Buildings
- Andrew Fraser-Urquhart 4/5 Grays Inn Square
- Andrew Willins 29 Bedford Row
- Bill Waite Risk Advisory Group
| - I receive ex-gratia legal advice from Martin Howe QC in connection with my duty as Shadow Home Affairs Spokesman.
- In connection with my front-bench duties I receive assistance and support on tax and other issues from an individual seconded from KPMG.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 3 July 2003, helicopter loaned for trip from Leeds to London by Mr Roger Clark. (Registered 10 July 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 4 July 2003, the Environment Agency was host to myself and my wife at Henley Royal Regatta. (Registered 9 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-22 May 2002, to France, to make speech on pensions policy. Travel and hotel paid for by Association France-GB. (Registered 19 September 2002)
- 30 August 2002, to France, to make speech on role of state. Travel paid for by MEDEF (Mouvement des Enterprises de France). (Registered 19 September 2002)
- 2-3 October 2002, to France, to make speech on tax. Travel and hotel paid for by Contribuables Associes. (Registered 19 September)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Tickets and hospitality from Manchester United Football Club. (Registered 29 July 2002)
- Tickets and hospitality from Manchester City Football Club. (Registered 29 July 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Arboricultural consultant.
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Co-owner of a holiday site in Anglesey.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-11 September 2002, to Gibraltar to attend celebrations for Gibraltar Day, involving meetings with Government Ministers, Members of the Assembly, union and business leaders. Flights and three nights' accommodation at the Rock Hotel were paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 29 October 2002)
| - 31 March-4 April 2003, to Tunisia with a delegation from the All-Party Archaeology Group to promote tourism and cultural links with Tunisia and the Arab world, including meetings with Government Ministers and visits to key sites. Flights and accommodation were provided by the Tunisian Tourist Board. (Registered 15 April 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 30 June 2003, Wimbledon tickets and hospitality for myself and my wife from Barclays plc. (Registered 7 August 2003)
- 25 September 2003, I was a guest at the MOBO awards held at the Royal Albert Hall. Ticket and dinner were provided by Mr Colin Reid of Leroy Reid and Co. (Registered 13 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-31 January 2002, to India as part of a delegation of MPs sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 6 February 2002)
- 2-6 April 2002, to Cyprus, to have discussions with the leaders of both Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities, as a guest of Friends of Cyprus. Costs of flights met by the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot Communities in North London. (Registered 1 May 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Paid share of royalties from The Bodyguard's Story" by Trevor Rees-Jones, published by Little Brown and Company.
| - Paid share of royalties from "The Bodyguard's Story" by Trevor Rees-Jones, published by Little Brown and Company.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 21-25 November 2002, to Albania with a group of parliamentarians from different parts of the world, to inspect development projects which have been funded by the World Bank. The visit was funded by the World Bank. (Registered 17 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 June 2002, overnight visit to Holland to see asylum accommodation facilities at the expense of Bibby Line Group. (Registered 3 July 2002)
| - 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Dehli to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 13 October 2003)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - Chairman of Conservative Parliamentary Friends of India, on whose behalf I occasionally raise funds but from which I derive no personal benefit.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 10 August 2003, as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Football Group I took part in a Four Nations Football tournament in Cardiff. The tournament was sponsored by McDonalds Restaurant, who provided accommodation, hospitality and tickets to the Community Shield Football game. (Registered 22 September 2003)
- 2-3 September 2003, as a member of the All-Party Rail Group I was accompained by my wife on the group's visit to Doncaster, Immingham, York, and Whitby, sponsored by EWS Railways, GNER, Jarvis plc, Arriva and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, who provided transport, accommodation and hospitality. (Registered 22 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-21 October 2002, to Cyprus, at invitation of Friends of Barnet Morphou in Cyprus. Return flights and accommodation paid for by Friends of Barnet Morphou. (Registered 17 October 2002)
- 3-9 November 2002, to Hong Kong, as part of Hong Kong committee of the All-Party Parliamentary China Group UK. Flights, accommodation and meals paid for by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regional Government. (Registered 17 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- May 2002, to USA, for University of California Regents Fellowship. Transport, accommodation and Fellowship provided by the University of California at Los Angeles. (Registered 14 June 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 31December 2002-2 January 2003, accommodation and hospitality at New Year celebrations for my wife, two children and me at the St. Andrew's Bay Hotel, Fife, provided at the personal invitation of the hotel owners. (Registered 12 May 2003
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6. Overseas visits |
- 15-17 February 2002, to Spain, to attend launch of new BMW `7' series. Flight and accommodation paid for by BMW (GB), whose headquarters are in my constituency. (Registered 25 February 2002)
| - 2 and 3 July 2003, to Cannes for the launch of the new '5 Series'. Travel and accommodation expenses met by BMW (GB) Ltd, who are based in my constituency. (Registered 4 July 2003)
- 12-16 October 2003, to Bahrain at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 28 October 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from Hat Trick Productions for an appearance on Have I Got News for You". (Registered 29 November 2001)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-17 January 2002, to Egypt and Saudi Arabia with Muslim Parliamentary delegation, sponsored by FCO. One internal flight in Saudi Arabia and hospitality in Saudi Arabia paid for by Saudi Arabian Government. (Registered 25 March 2002)
- 31 March-5 April 2002, to Egypt, accompanied by partner, on study tour with All-Party Egypt Group. Flights and hospitality paid for by Egyptian Government. (Registered 15 June 2002)
- 8-15 May 2002, to Kuwait, with Muslim Parliamentary delegation at request of Kuwaiti Information Centre. Flights and hospitality paid for by Kuwaiti Government. (Registered 5 August 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee for speech from; Investment Property Databank on 29 November 2001. (Registered 14 December 2001) RBS Advanta on 22 January 2002. (Registered 27 February 2002) Ernst & Young on 25 June 2002. (Registered 5 November 2002) Incorporated Society of British Advertisers on 2 July 2002. (Registered 3 July 2002) ISPCC on 4 October 2002. (Registered 5 November 2002)
- 30 January 2002, fee and travel paid for by Weber Shandwick Worldwide for speech at the Council for Foreign Relations, New York. (Registered 27 February 2002)
- 30 January 2002, during visit to New York, I received a fee for a speaking engagement for Medley Global Advisors. (Registered 27 March 2002)
- 11-12 February 2002, fee for speaking at conference, travel and accommodation paid for by organisers of the Cambridge Energy Research Associates Conference, Houston. (Registered 27 February 2002)
- 25-28 May 2002, honorarium, travel and accommodation paid by the Korean Press Foundation for delivering lecture at Seejong Institute for International Affairs, Korea. (Registered 3 July 2002)
| - Fee from ISPCC on 4 October 2002 (Registered 5 November 2002), St. Luke's Advertising Agency on 26 September 2002, (Registered 19 November 2002), Aberdeen Asset Management on 9 October 2002 (Registered on 19 November 2002).
- 18 November 2002, fee for speaking at Economist Conference in Madrid and travel paid for by conference organisers. (Registered 8 January 2003)
- 20 November 2002, fee for speaking at Association of German Banks Forum Dinner in Berlin, travel and accommodation paid for by organisers. (Registered 8 January 2003)
- 27 March 2003, fee for speech from Oxford University Economics Programme. (Registered 17 April 2003)
- 3 June 2003, fee for speaking to Banctec. (Registered 13 August 2003)
- 26 June 2003, fee for speaking at a debate for United Financial Group. (Registered 13 August 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I receive a grant from the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust to fund research into economic regeneration and governance in the regions. No personal remuneration.
| - I receive a grant from the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust to fund research into economic regeneration and governance in the regions. No personal remuneration.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- From July 2002, initial design and hosting of constituency website by 4D Media. (Registered 4 July 2002)
| - From July 2002, initial design and hosting of constituency website by 4D Media. (Registered 5 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 23-24 November 2001, to Vienna for Club of 3 Meeting. Accommodation and travel paid for by organisers. (Registered 1 December 2001)
- 8-9 December 2001, to Berlin to speak at the European-Israeli Dialogue-Axel Springer Conference, accommodation and travel paid for by organisers. (Registered 27 February 2002)
- 12-13 January 2002, to Vienna to speak at a fundraising dinner organised by Topaserve-Community NGO, accommodation and travel paid for by organisers. (Registered 27 February 2002)
- 5-7 February 2002, to Cape Town to attend the Advisory Board Meeting of Independent Media PLC, travel and accommodation paid for by organisers. (Registered 27 February 2002)
- 13 March 2002, to Johannesburg to speak at The Mondi National Newspaper Awards, travel and accommodation paid for by organisers. (Registered 27 March 2002)
- 14 May 2002, to Israel, for speech to London Capital Market conference for the Israel-Britain Business Council. (Registered 3 July 2002)
- 27 August-10 September, to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, for political visit. Travel and accommodation paid for by Asia House, London. (Registered 5 November 2002)
| - 27 August-10 September, to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, for political visit. Travel and accommodation paid for by Asia House, London. (Registered 5 November 2002)
- 22-26 December 2002, to New Delhi to address the Confederation of Indian Industry. Travel, accommodation and hospitality paid for by my hosts. (Registered 17 February 2003)
- 12-13 March 2003, to Madrid, Spain, with the Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group. Travel expenses to Madrid paid for from Group funds provided by the Group's declared sponsor TUI UK Ltd. (Thomson Holidays). Expenses whilst in Madrid paid for by the Congreso de los Diputados, whose guests we were. (Registered 14 April 2003)
- 18-19 February 2003, to Bahrain, at the invitation of the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 17 April 2003)
- 20-21 February 2003, to Qatar, at the invitation of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 17 April 2003)
- 5-6 May 2003, to Warsaw to speak at the College for Europe and FES. Travel and accommodation paid for by the College of Europe. (Registered 13 August 2003)
- 6-8 June 2003, to Moscow to speak at the Moscow School of Political Studies. Travel and accommodation paid for by the School. (Registered 13 August 2003)
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- 21-31 January 2002, to India with a delegation of MPs sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 5 March 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Chairman and non-executive director of Bank Machine (Holdings) Limited; operator of cash machines.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-4 November 2001, to Lisbon to attend the Annual Convention of ABTA, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 19 December 2001)
- 17-21 October 2002, to Cairo to attend the Annual Convention of ABTA who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 19 November 2002)
| - 17-21 October 2002, to Cairo, to attend the Annual Convention of ABTA, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 19 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 3-8 February 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary All-Party British Japanese Group. Costs shared between UK Foreign Office and the Japanese Government. (Registered 28 February 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee of £1,116.25 for an article for the Evening Standard. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 December 2001)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Parliamentary consultant to Smartlogik; a computer software company. (Up to £5,000)
- Adviser on defence matters (no parliamentary involvement) to ABS Aircraft AG; a Swiss company manufacturing hovercraft.
| - Adviser on defence matters (no parliamentary involvement) to ABS Aircraft AG; a Swiss company manufacturing hovercraft.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Dynamis PLC (non-executive); web-based marketplace for sale of businesses, from 17 April 2000-February 2002.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee for speaking at ACCF Conference in April 2002. (Up to £5,000)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman (non-executive), Elite Strategies PLC; independent financial advisers.
- Rockingham Motor Speedway (non-executive).
| - Chairman (non-executive), The Football League.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Gift of three pairs of Hot2Trot shoes from Russell and Bromley. (Registered 21 November 2002)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Design and maintenance of website free of charge by Web Design by Russell Brown Ltd.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - Receipt of a discount card on the purchase of shoes from Russell and Bromley, which has the potential to be of registrable value.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 15-20 September 2002, study tour to Bahrain, accompanied by my spouse. Our air travel and hotel accommodation was paid for by the Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies and the Bahrain Government. (Registered 21 October 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 14 and 15 October 2003, to Prague to attend North West European Conference. Flight and one night's accommodation paid for by the North West Regional Agency. (Registered 19 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 22-25 July 2003, to Washington to meet counterparts in the Democratic Party. Cost of trip (approximately £1,100) met by Philip Gould of Philip Gould Associates. (Registered 16 July 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- February 2002, two tickets to attend Brit Awards from BPI Ltd. (Registered 1 August 2002)
| - I won a raffle prize of one month's use of a Land Rover provided by Clean Fleet Alliance who had sponsored a draw for MPs at the Labour Party Conference in October 2002. (Registered 9 January 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
- Flat in London, currently for sale. Rental income received pending sale of flat.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 17-26 May 2003, to Zambia, at the invitation of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) to visit development projects in Shangombo district and meet NGOs and goverment in Lusaka. (Registered 3 June 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Minister of Education, in the Executive Committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly (until 15 October 2002).
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- In my position as a member of the Public Policy Advisory Committee of the RAC I receive complimentary membership of the RAC Club at Pall Mall for me, and membership of their breakdown services for me and my husband.
- 12 October 2002, my husband and I attended York Races as guests of Coral Racing Ltd. (Registered 14 October 2002)
| - In my position as a member of the Public Policy Advisory Committee of the RAC I receive complimentary membership of the RAC Club at Pall Mall for me, and membership of their breakdown services for me and my husband.
- 6 June 2003, attended Yorkshire International Business Convention at the Harrogate Showground as a guest of Yorkshire Forward. (Registered 5 June 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 20-27 October 2002, to Taiwan, on fact-finding visit and to encourage investment in the UK. All costs were paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 6 December 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Political Science Speaker Co-ordinator for Drew University's London Semester. (Up to £5,000)
| - Political Science Speaker Coordinator for Drew University's London Semester. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 3-4 December 2001, to Manila, to attend an international conference on human rights. The conference was organised by Dr. Erfried Adam, Director of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, who covered my travel, accommodation and incidental expenses. (Registered 6 December 2001)
| - 16-20 November 2002, to Singapore to attend a conference entitled "Dialogue of Cultures - Towards a Global Civic Identity". Airfare and hotel accommodation provided by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. (Registered 27 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 17-18 June 2003, to Paris Air Show at Le Bourget with the Parliamentary Space Committee (an Associate Parliamentary Group). Travel and one night's accommodation provided by UK Industrial Space Committee, hospitality provided by EADS/Astrium. (Registered 19 July 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- July 2002, two tickets and hospitality from Barclay's Bank at Wimbledon Men's Final. (Registered 2 August 2001)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Adviser to College Hill, a financial public relations company.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 22-25 May 2002, to Israel and Palestine, on fact-finding visit. Travel and accommodation paid for by Middle East Council. (Registered 18 June 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 6-14 October 2002, to New York and Los Angeles, United States, with Commons and Lords Rugby Team. Members contributed the cost of the flights and hotels. Financial support was also received from Halewood International, Chase de Vere, Halcrow, GEM Construction, Volt Europe, GlaxoSmithKline. Sports kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 December 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - November 2003, fees for articles for The Times (Up to £5,000). (Registered 11 November 2003)
- November 2003, fees for articles for The Guardian (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 November 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- May 2002, speech to Sit Investments seminar. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 19-21 February 2002, to Germany for lecture tour and study visit funded by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. (Registered 13 February 2002)
- 6-7 April 2002, to Venice to participate in the 2002 `Aspen European Dialogue' organised and paid for by the Aspen Institute Italia at the Fondazioni Cidi, Venice. (Registered 9 April 2002)
- 10-12 May 2002, to Italy to attend conference at the Bellagio Study and Conference Centre. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). (Registered 13 May 2002)
- 24 May 2002, to Washington DC, to attend `Global Horizons seminar'. Travel and hotel paid for by the John Smith Institute. (Registered 28 May 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 10 December 2001, to Paris to speak at a symposium on E-administration, E-Government Services for Tomorrow's Society". Hotel and travel funded by the Institut de la Gestion Publique et du Developpement Economique which is part of the Ministere de L'Economie des Finances et de L'Industrie, France. (Registered 10 January 2002)
- 19-20 September 2002, to Munich, Germany, with the All-Party Internet Group, to examine how the German Government and industry worked together to maximise broadband penetration. Costs paid for by Siemens PLC. (Registered 26 September 2002)
| - 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussion with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 17 October 2003)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) An investment is an unquoted property investment vehicle - DV3 Limited.
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6. Overseas visits |
- December 2001, to New Zealand, to make film for TVNZ. Business class fare, travel by car and accommodation paid for by NZ On Air and TVNZ. (Registered 9 May 2002)
- February 2002, accommodation in New Zealand provided by NZ On air and TVNZ, following a Select Committee visit. (Registered 9 May 2002)
- April 2002, to New Zealand, to make film about New Zealand. Travel by car and accommodation in New Zealand provided by New Zealand on Air. (Registered 3 November 2002)
| - April 2002, to New Zealand, to make film about New Zealand. Travel by car and accommodation in New Zealand provided by New Zealand on Air. (Registered 3 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 31 May-4 June 2003, to Chicago to examine cancer care in the USA, coinciding with a meeting of American Society of Chemical Oncologists. Travel and accommodation expenses met by Avenis (drug company). (Registered 5 June 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation to my by-election expenses in November 2001 of more than 25% of my election expenses made by Connect trade union of £2,000. (Registered 25 July 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 4 August-1 September 2002, to Buenos Aires, Detroit and Shanghai, funded by the Norfolk Charitable Trust. The Trust provided accommodation and subsistence at a briefing weekend in Norfolk (13-14 July 2002), economy class flights to the cities, accommodation in business hotels in each city and a daily subsistence allowance. (Registered 2 September 2002)
| - 12-17 February 2003, to Kamakura, Japan to attend a conference, funded by the UK-Japan 21st Century Group. The Group provided accommodation in business hotels, a business class return flight to Tokyo and daily subsistence. (Registered 7 March 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 12-14 March 2003, to Madrid, Spain, with the British-Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group. Air fares and other transport paid for by TUI UK Ltd. (Thomson Holidays), the declared sponsors of the Group. Expenses whilst in Spain were paid for by the Congreso de los Diputados, Madrid. (Registered 20 March 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 14-30 May 2003, to Victoria, Australia at expense of Department of Education and Training of the Government of Victoria to give lectures, attend meetings and make visits to discuss education and training. (Registered 2 September 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- June 2002, two tickets to Ascot races, including lunch and hospitality, provided by Imperial Tobacco. (Registered 16 July 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
- Rental income from cottage in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fortnightly column in the Sunderland Echo. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-22 September 2002, to Portugal, to attend a conference on European drug policy organised by the Network of European Foundations which was responsible for travel and expenses. (Registered 23 September 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 30 June-4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestine with the Labour Friends of Israel to meet members of the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority, British officials and victims of terrorism and discuss furthering the peace process in the region. Travel and accommodation paid by the Labour Friends of Israel and the Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 14 July 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- A contribution of more than 25% of my election expenses at the 2001 General Election was made to my constituency party by the GMB. (Registered 23 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 18 July 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fees for ad hoc advisory work on behalf of Permira Advisers Limited; investment company.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-20 October 2002, to Italy to attend Konrad Adenauer Institute seminar, board and lodging paid for by Konrad Adenauer Institute. (Registered 17 October 2002)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) BP; oil and related.
- (b) Shell; oil and chemicals
- (b) Vodafone; mobile telecoms
- (b) Abbey National; banking
- (b) Rio Tinto (RTZ); mining
- (b) Amvescap; fund management
- (b) Nokia; mobile telecoms manufacturing
- (b) Societe Generale; banking
- (b) Indo-Suez; utilities,water, power etc
- (b) American Express; financial services
- (b) Bristol Myers; pharmaceutical
- (b) Carnival; tourism, cruise lines
- (b) Emerson Electric; power equipment, engineering
- (b) Medtronic; medical supply
- (b) Fanuc Limited; manufacturing, technology
- (b) Mitsubishi; industrial housing holdings
- (b) Shin-Etsa Chemical; chemicals
- (b) Cheung Kong (Holdings); property and financial services
- (b) Bunzl; business services
- (b) B SkyB; broadcasting
- (b) WI Link.Com; investment services
- (b) Whitbread; hotel and leisure
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- (b) Medtronic; medical supplies
- (b) Mitsubishi; industrial holdings
- (b) Bunzl; business service
- (b) B Sky B; broadcasting
- (b) N Brown; mail order company
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Consultant, primarily on marketing, to Fitzroy Joinery Limited.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - From 17 March 2003 Ernst & Young have seconded Mr Gregor Thomson to me to assist on the Finance Bill 2003 and related matters. (Registered 25 February 2003)
- From April 2003, assistance on Finance Bill 2003, tax computations and related issues from specialists within PriceWaterhouseCoopers. (Registered 14 May 2003)
- From April 2003, legal advice in relation to Finance Bill 2003 and other tax issues from Mr Francis Sandison, a lawyer acting in his personal capacity. (Registered 14 May 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 11-13 September 2001, to Trinidad, to deputise for a Minister in making a speech on crime to a conference organised by Lifeline, a trust involved in youth crime issues in the West Indies. Two nights' hotel accommodation paid for by Lifeline. (Registered 12 December 2001)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Lectures for Civil Service College. (Up to £5,000)
| - Lectures for CMPS (Centre for Management and Policy Studies). (Up to £5,000)
- Fee from Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting for advice on recruiting a press officer. (Registered 13 August 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 11-12 February 2002, to Bratislava. Return flights from London and one night's accommodation paid for by the Slovakian Embassy. (Registered 13 February 2002)
| - 10-16 November 2002, to Australia, organised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Australian Parliamentary Exchange Council. All travel and accommodation costs were met by the Australian Government. (Registered 19 December 2002)
- 20-26 November 2002, to Rio de Janeiro, to attend 2002 Atlantic Conference, organised by Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, who paid for accommodation. The flights were paid for by the Government of Brazil. (Registered 19 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 10-11 June 2002, to Betzdorf, Luxembourg,with All-Party Cable, Satellite and Digital Group study trip to view technology. Travel and accommodation provided by Astra Marketing Ltd. (Registered 26 June 2002)
- 3-6 September 2002, to Germany with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group. The Rail Freight Group provided travel, accommodation and hospitality. (Registered 8 October 2002)
| - 3-6 September 2002, to Germany with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group. The Rail Freight Group provided travel, accommodation and hospitality. (Registered 8 October 2002)
- 25-27 June 2003, to Finland under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFL and Nirex Ltd. (Registered 9 July 2003)
- 27 September-4 October 2003, to Hong Kong for meetings with senior representatives of both the public and private sector to be informed of the current economic and political aspects of Hong Kong. Flights and hotel accommodation provided by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. (Registered 15 October 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 16-18 May 2003, my wife and I attended the National Association of Funeral Directors' 2003 Annual Conference at the Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club, Carville, Durham, at their expense. (Registered 21 May 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-18 May 2002, to China, with All-Party Parliamentary Group on China. Travel, accommodation and hospitality paid for by the Government of China. (Registered 27 June 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 10-19 May 2003, to Malawi on reproductive health study tour. Flight, transport, per diem and lodgings paid for by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 4 July2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 22-24 February 2002, to Cadenabbia, Lake Como, Italy, to attend a seminar on `Political Communication in the UK and Germany', organised by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation who paid for my flights, hotel accommodation and meals. (Registered 5 March 2002)
- 18-20 March 2002, to Pristina, Kosovo, to a seminar on parliamentary democracy with the members of the new Kosovo Assembly, sponsored by the National Democratic Institute and USAID, who paid for my flights, hotel accommodation and meals. (Registered 16 April 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Public affairs consultant to AEP Energy Services Ltd. (£20,001-£25,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 8 April 2003, I received an upgrade from economy to business class from BA on the outward flight to Uganda (see category 6 below). (Registered 22 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 8-14 April 2003, to Uganda to discuss and review population and development issues, paid for by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 22 April 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - As Joint Chair of the All-Party Racing and Bloodstock Group I have been given a badge by the Race Course Association for 2003 which gives access to most race meetings. (Registered 16 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 17-18 June 2003, to Paris Air Show at Le Bourget with the Parliamentary Space Committee (an Associate Parliamentary Group). Travel and one night's accommodation provided by UK Industrial Space Committee, hospitality provided by EADS/Astrium. (Registered 19 June 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 7 and 8 December 2001, two days' shooting and hospitality as guest of Six Continents PLC. (Registered 14 December 2001)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussions with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Novartis UK PLC; the UK subsidiary of a Swiss-based life science firm, covers the cost of constituency newsletters up to £5000 a year, in exchange for occasional discussions on political issues relating to the life science.
| - Novartis UK PLC; the UK subsidiary of a Swiss-based life science firm, covers the cost of constituency newsletters up to £3000 a year, in exchange for occasional discussions on political issues relating to the life science. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 8 October 2001, shared use of private plane, Luton to Blackpool and Blackpool to Northolt, provided by Lord Ashcroft. (Registered 18 June 2002)
- December 2001, trip with my family to The Nutcracker, Birmingham, as guests of Powergen. (Registered 18 December 2001)
- 17 January 2002, shared use of helicopter from London to Birmingham, Birmingham to Rocester, Rocester to Derby, provided by JC Bamford Excavators Ltd. (Registered 18 June 2002)
- 23 May 2002, shared use of helicopter, London to Ludlow, provided by Mr D Gittins. (Registered 18 June 2002)
- 1 July 2002, shared helicopter trip from Royal Show to London, donor Barty Smith. (Registered 9 July 2002)
- 7 November 2002, shared flight from London to Birmingham in a helicopter provided by JC Bamford Excavators Ltd, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Registered 13 November 2002)
| - 7 November 2002, shared flight from London to Birmingham in a helicopter provided by JC Bamford Excavators Ltd, Rocester, Staffordshire. (Registered 13 November 2002)
- 12 December 2002, flight from Battersea to Farnborough in a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms. (Registered 15 December 2002)
- 12 December 2002, return flight from Farnborough to Copenhagen in an aircraft provided by ECJ Investments Ltd. (Registered 15 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 27-29 May 2002, shared use of private plane, London to Portugal to visit the Prime Minister, to Gibraltar to visit the Chief Minister and France, to visit a Paris hospital, provided by Mr. Irvine Laidlaw. (Registered 18 June 2002)
- 4-5 July 2002, to Munich Conference, at the invitation of the Hans Seidel Foundation. Expenses paid by the Foundation. (Registered 9 July 2002)
| - 24 April 2003, return flight from Manchester to Munich paid for by Molkerei Alois Müller GmbH & co. (Registered 28 April 2003)
- 10 July 2003, shared flight from Karlovy Vary to Prague in aeroplane provided by IRR Ltd. Hotel accommodation on night of 9 July and local transport in Czech Republic were provided by the ODS Party, Czech Republic. (Registered 7 August 2003)
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| | - 30 June -4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 18 July 2003)
- 1-5 September 2003, to Azerbaijan to visit Jewish communities and meet the Prime Minister and other Government representatives. All travel and hospitality paid for by the Azerbaijani Parliament. (Registered 10 September 2003)
- 21-25 November 2003, to Cyprus for discussions on EU accession, reunification prospects, and Turkish Cypriot 'elections' with representatives of Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Expenses met by Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives; upgrade on flights courtesy of Cyprus Airways. (Registered 26 November 2003)
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- 10-14 April 2002, to Opio, France, to deliver a speech and to participate in the Road Haulage Association Annual Conference. Travel and accommodation paid for by Road Haulage Association. (Registered 14 May 2002)
- 15-20 September 2002, to Bahrain accompanied by my spouse, at the invitation and expense of the Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies and the Bahrain Government. (Registered 1 October 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Season tickets and hospitality at Burnley Football Club home games provided by Burnley FC. (Registered 18 July 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-29 March 2002, to Pakistan as a Member of the All-Party Parliamentary Pakistan Group, to see Afghan refugee position, Kashmir position, meet various senior political figures and other people in Islamabad, Peshawar, Muzzaffarabad, Lahore and Karachi. Fares by courtesy of Pakistan High Commission and transport provided by Pakistan Government. Accommodation paid by delegate, except two nights in Governors's House, Sindh, Karachi. Other hospitality and care provided by local people during visit. (Registered 17 April 2002)
- 1-6 September 2002, to Botswana at the invitation of the Botswana Chamber of Commerce as part of an All-Party visit to investigate issues of interest of the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Chamber of Commerce. (Registered 10 September 2002)
| - 23-31 May 2003, to South Africa. Air fares to and within South Africa were paid for by the Penny Trust. (Registered 12 June 2003)
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- 11-17 November 2001, to Iraq, fact-finding on humanitarian issues, funded by the Great Britain Iraq Society who paid my fares and hotel expenses. (Registered 7 March 2002)
- 4-9 May 2002, to Iraq, Jordan and Palestine, on fact-finding visit of effects of UN sanctions in Iraq and living conditions in Palestine. Flights, internal travel and accommodation paid for by British-Iraqi Society. (Registered 4 October 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Speaking engagements booked through JLA Agency:
- 6 December 2001, speaker at HBOS dinner. (Registered 13 December 2001)
- 7 December 2001, speaker at International Steel Trade Association Luncheon, London. (Registered 13 December 2001)
- 7 March 2002, speaker at Record Currency Management Dinner. (Registered 29 March 2002)
- 1 February 2002, fee for speaking engagement at Jefferson Smurfett Group Dinner in Dublin, booked through JLA speaking agency (see category 3 below). JLA paid a fee, and the costs of my travel and one night's accommodation. (Registered 27 February 2002)
- Speaking engagements booked through Economist Conferences Ltd.:
- 4-5 March 2002, fee, return flights and two nights' accommodation in Barcelona, Spain, as speaker at The Economist Conference, paid by Economist Conferences. (Registered 29 March 2002)
- 25 April 2002, speaker at Peabody Partners Lunch, London. (Registered 29 May 2002)
- 17 July 2002, speaker at Landmark Cash and Carry Conference, Berlin. Fee, return flight and one night accommodation. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 October 2002)
- 16 November 2001, speaker at Bristol Chamber of Commerce dinner, booked through Parliamentary Communications speaking agency. (Registered 13 December 2001)
- 13 September 2001 and 1 January 2002, two articles for The Times. (Registered 27 February 2002)
- Between 14 October 2001 and 17 February 2002, six articles for The Mail on Sunday.
- 18 October 2001, fee for article in The Guardian . (Registered 27 February 2002)
- 23 October 2001, fee for article in ABC (Madrid). (Registered 27 February 2002)
- 18 January 2002, fee for speaking engagement at conference in Barcelona booked through Speakers for Business speaking agency. Return travel, overnight accommodation and fee paid by BDO Stoy Hayward . (Registered 29 January 2002)
- January 2002, fee for presenting television programme for Takeaway Media: UK Confidential" for BBC2. (Registered 27 February 2002)
- February 2002, fee, travel costs and two weeks' accommodation in Germany, paid by BBC2 for presenting television programme for BBC2; Diverse Productions: Richard Wagner". (Registered 27 February 2002)
- 28 February 2002, speaker at Grant Thornton NW Barometer Business Dinner, Warrington, booked through DBA speaking agency. (Registered 29 March 2002)
- March 2002, fee, return travel and ten nights' accommodation in Spain, Italy, France and Germany paid by BBC as television presenter for BBC 2: Europe". (Registered 29 March 2002)
- 1-3 March 2002, fee, overnight accommodation at London Heathrow and two nights' accommodation in Barcelona paid by BBC, as radio presenter for BBC Radio 5: FC Barcelona". (Registered 29 March 2002)
- 30 April 2002, speaker at ABTOF Conference, Disneyland, Paris. Fee, return flights and one night's accommodation booked through Speakers' Corner agency. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 May 2002)
- May 2002, fee as presenter of Great Britons" programme, two weeks' travel and accommodation around Britain provided by BBC2. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 29 May 2002)
- 30 May 2002, speaker at KPMG Business Breakfast, Leeds, booked through DBA speaking agency. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 May 2002)
- 10 June 2002, fee, return travel and one night's accommodation paid by Institute of Travel and Tourism as speaker at their conference in Galway, Ireland, booked through Speakers' Corner Agency. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 19 June 2002, speaker at Dremedia Ltd. dinner. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 3 July 2002, article for The Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 13 July 2002, article for The Daily Telegraph. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 8-10 July 2002, fee, return fare and two nights' accommodation paid by Barclays Private Clients for speaking at conference in Monaco. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 9 September 2002, fee for article for Sunday Telegraph. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 October 2002)
- 23 September 2002, fee for article for The Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 October 2002)
- 25 September 2002, speaker at Gartmore Investment Ltd Dinner. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 October 2002)
- 30 September 2002, fee for article for Evening Standard. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 October 2002)
- 4 October 2002, speaker at Fujitsu Dinner, Belfast. Return flight and one night accommodation booked through Famous Faces Agency. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 23 October 2002)
- 14 October 2002, speaker at T Rowe Price International Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 October 2002)
- 18 October 2002, speaker at Oxford University Business Economics Programme Dinner, London, booked through Celebrity Speakers Agency. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 23 October 2002)
| - Speaking engagements booked through Economist Conferences Ltd.:
- 30 January 2003, speaker at The Economist Conference, Paris. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 February 2003)
- 10 December 2002, speaker at Computacenter Government Lunch, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 December 2002)
- 4 June 2003, speaker at Reed Business Information "Personnel Today" Breakfast, London. (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 3 September 2003, speech at Deutsche Bank Dinner, London. (Up to £5,00) (Registered 9 September 2003)
- Speaking engagements booked through DBA Speakers Agency:
- 22 November 2002, speaker at St. Helen's Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. I received a fee, return flight and one night accommodation. (Registered 11 December 2002)
- 2 May 2003, speaker at Jersey Association of Trust Companies Annual Dinner, Jersey. Fee plus return flight and one night accommodation. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 12 June 2003, fee for speech at UNISYS Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 30 October 2003, fee for speaking at Empire Business Services Employment Law Conference, Aberdeen. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
- Speaking engagements booked through Parliament Communications Speaking Agency
- 12 May 2003, speech at IUA-Lloyds Gala Dinner, London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 22 May 2003, speech at BIBA Conference, Bournemouth, plus one night accommodation. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 4 July 2003, speech at Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Summer Ball, Northants. (£5,001-£10,000). (Registered 8 July 2003)
- Speaking engagements booked through the London Speaker Bureau
- 18 March 2003, fee for speech at Local Government Chronicle Annual Conference, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 18 March 2003)
- 3 October 2003, speech at Xchanging Insurance Conference Newport, Gwent, (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
- 13 November 2002, fee for article for The Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 December 2002)
- 28 November 2002, speaker at Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards, Surrey, booked through Trading Faces speaking Agency. Fee and return travel paid. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 11 December 2002)
- Television programmes, as a presenter for BBC; "Dinner with Portillo" series of six programmes January-March 2003 (for BBC4). (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 4 February 2003)
- Television programmes, as a presenter for BBC; "This Week" (for BBC1) January-April 2003, weekly series. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 February 2003)
- 5 March 2003, speaker at KPMG Annual Business Dinner, London, booked through Prime Performers Ltd. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 18 March 2003)
- 17 March 2003, fee for speech at Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Conference in Madrid. Conference organisers also paid for my return flight and one night's accommodation. (Up to 5,000) (Registered 18 March 2003)
- March 2003, fee from BBC for participating in "Guess Who Is Coming to Dinner" (BBC2). (Up to £5,000)
- 19 March 2003, speech at Singer & Friedlander Investment Management Conference, Isle of Man. Included return flight. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- 26 March 2003, speech at Endeva Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- 13 April 2003, article for the Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- 24 April, speech at West LB Panmure Dinner, London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- April 2003, fee for consultation on new political series for BBC2. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- May-July 2003, "This Week" (as a participant) for BBC1, weekly series (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- April 2003, "The Situation Room" for BBC4 (Up to £5,000), plus return flight and one night's accommodation in Washington DC, USA. (Registered 25 April 2003)
- Television programmes, as participant in "Changing Lives" for BBC, May 2003 (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 8 June 2003, article for Independent on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 13 and 14 June 2003, speech at Alfred Herrhausen for International Dialogue Conference, Berlin (Up to £5,000). Plus one night's accommodation in Berlin. (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 21 June 2003, article for Financial Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 July 2003)
- January-June 2003, judge for Samuel Johnson Book Prize. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 16 July 2003, speech at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Dinner, London (Up to £5,000), booked through JLA Speaking Agency. (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 27 July 2003, article for the Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 September 2003)
- May-July 2003, weekly series for BBC. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 12 September and 7 November 2003, BBC Newsnight Review, for BBC 2. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
- 13 September 2003, article for The Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
- 25 September 2003, article for The Guardian. (Up to£5,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
- 28 September 2003 and 5 October 2003, two articles for The Sunday Telegraph. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
- 3 October 2003, attendance at ISPCC Ball, Dublin, booked through Performing Artistes. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
- 12 October 2003, article for Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
- 2 November 2003, article for The Observer. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
- November 2003, article for Med Life Magazine. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 3 December 2001, speaking engagement, unpaid, but fares to and overnight accommodation in Edinburgh paid by the Spanish Embassy. (Registered 13 December 2001)
- Complimentary membership of The Peak Health Club, The Carlton Tower Hotel, London SW7. (Registered 29 January 2002)
| - Complimentary membership of The Peak Health Club, The Carlton Tower Hotel, London SW7. (Registered 29 January 2002)
- May-June 2003, free Executive Medical Screen, Cromwell Hospital, London. (Registered 8 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 15 November 2001, to Berlin for speaking engagement, unpaid; fares and overnight accommodation paid for by the Economic Council to the Christian Democratic Party, Germany. (Registered 13 December 2001)
- 18-20 November 2001, to Zagreb, Croatia, as Commissioner of International Commission for Missing Persons. Fares and accommodation paid for by ICMP. (Registered 13 December 2001)
- 7-9 October 2002, to Washington, to attend International Commission for Missing Persons board meeting. Return flights and two nights' accommodation paid for by ICMP. (Registered 23 October 2002)
| - 7-8 March 2003, to Venice to attend British-Italian Seminar. Return flight and one night's accommodation paid for by the Italian UK Ambassador. (Registered 18 March 2003)
- 18-20 May 2003 to Sarajevo as Commissioner of International Commission for Missing Persons. Return flights and two nights accommodation paid for by International Commission for Missing Persons. (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 23 May-1June 2003, to Syria as a guest of the British Syrian Society, with hospitality provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 26-28 June 2003, participant in NATO Global Security Workshop Conference, Moscow. Return flight and one night's accommodation in Moscow. (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 24-28 August 2003, return travel to USA and four nights' accommodation paid for by Kerr McGee North Sea (UK) Ltd. (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 20-21 October 2003, participant at International Media Conference, Dublin. Return travel and accommodation paid for by News World International. (Registered 14 November 2003)
- 24-29 October 2003, participant at a conference, Buenos Aires. Return travel and four nights' accommodation paid for by the Argentine-British Conference, Wilton Park, Sussex. (Registered 14 November 2003)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- Between 27 December 2001 and 6 January 2002 I had the occasional use, while in India, of a driver and car supplied by Mr. Vipan Khanna of Dynamic Sales Service International (P) Ltd., New Delhi, India. (Registered 29 January 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-31 January 2002, to India as part of a delegation of MPs sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 6 February 2002)
| - 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chair of the Council of Fire Protection Association; supporting organisations with fire prevention responsibilities. (Up to £5,000)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Rented flat in Southwark.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 31 March-5 April 2002, to Egypt on study tour, accompanied by my wife, at the invitation and expense of the Egyptian Government. (Registered 22 April 2002)
- 15-20 September 2002, to Bahrain, accompanied by my spouse, at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government and the Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies. (Registered 15 October 2002)
| - 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain accompanied by spouse at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 23 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-31 January 2002, to India as part of a delegation of MPs sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India were provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 11 February 2002)
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 22 July 2002)
| - 1-5 December 2002, to Israel, in my capacity as Chair of Labour Friends of Israel, to meet with politicians of all parties involved in the Middle East Peace Process, Israeli and British officials and victims of terrorism. Travel and accommodation were paid for by Labour Friends of Israel and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 16 December 2002)
- 30 June -4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 21 July 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Articles in Financial Times.(Up to £5,000)
- Speech writing consultancy work in April and June 2003 for Sky, commissioned by Portland. (Registered 23 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 23-24 January 2002, to Warsaw for meeting of politicans and officials in preparation for Polish membership of the EU, financed by the Polish Government. (Registered 25 February 2002)
- 23-24 February 2002, to Warsaw, to participate in a conference on EU enlargement, funded by the Lucchini Fondation and the Fondation Notre Europe. (Registered 22 March 2002)
- 20 March 2002, to Paris for meeting of Board of Franco-British Council, financed by the Franco-British Council. (Registered 22 March 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-29 August 2002, to Cyprus, accompanied by my wife, at the invitation of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, who paid for our fares and accommodation. (Registered 24 September 2002)
| - 20-27 August 2003, with my wife to Cyprus. Fares and accommodation paid for by the House of Representatives of Cyprus. (Registered 9 September 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Two-bedroomed flat in Greenwich, from which rental income is received.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Non-executive director of Blue Planet Financials Investment Trust PLC.
- Non-executive chairman, from 1 October 2003, of Concentric plc (an engineering company).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee for a review of the business of the Corporate Services Group; an agency business for staff. (Registered 23 October 2002)
| - Fee for two lectures on privatisation to Adam Smith Conferences on 25 November 2002 and 4 December 2002 (Up to £5,000). (Registered 5 December 2002)
- Business adviser to Rembrandt Consulting; a consultancy advising companies on cost reduction, marketing, strategy and other main business issues.
- Chairman of Advisory Board of Corporate Services Group, which offers personnel services to companies. I advise them on trends in the UK economy and transport markets.
- Lectures on the state of the world's economies and markets to: Threadneedle Investments, Schroders Investment Management and Solus. Fee and travelling expenses paid in each case. (Registered 27 May 2003)
- 27 November 2003, fee, travel, and accommodation for speech to Freight Forwarderps Conference on the Euro in Amsterdam. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 1 December 2003)
- 3 December 2003, fee for speech to Threadneedle Investments on pensions. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 1 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 13-14 February 2002, to the Isle of Man. The Institute of Directors, Isle of Man, and the Junior Chamber of Commerce paid my flights, hotel bill and speaking fee for speeches on the Euro and global markets. (Registered 15 February 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Share of freehold house in Fulham.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I provided work experience for a temporary researcher supported by CARE (Christian Action, Research and Education), between October 2001 and July 2002.
| - 6-14 October 2002, to New York and Los Angeles in the United States with Commons and Lords Rugby team. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was also received from Halewood International, Chase de Vere, Halcrow, GEM Construction, Volt Europe, GlaxoSmithKline. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 4 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 31 March-3 April 2003, to Ethiopia. Travel and accommodation paid for by Oxfam. (Registered 30 April 2003)
- 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. My family accompanied me at my own expense. (Registered 12 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 23-24 April 2003, to Portugal for a match between Boavista and Celtic, expenses paid by Celtic Football Club. (Registered 10 July 2003)
- 20 May 2003, to Seville, with my wife, for UEFA Cup Final, expenses paid by Celtic Football Club. (Registered 10 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 6-13 April 2002, to Sudan, to see consequences of the conflict there and to raise profile of conflict in Parliament, paid for by UK Government, Christian Aid, Tearfund, Save the Children and Oxfam. (Registered 13 June 2002)
- 2-6 September 2002, to Botswana as a guest of the Botswanan Government, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 12 September 2002)
| - 2-11 May 2003, to Angola, paid for by Oxfam, Save the Children, Tearfund and Cafod and supported by the British Embassy and the Royal Institute of International Affairs. (Registered 21 May 2003)
- 23 September-2 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Dehli to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 15 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-10 February 2002, to Japan for a conference with Japanese Parliamentarians. Half of the cost was met by the Japanese Government and half by the British Government. (Registered 8 March 2002)
- 19-20 September 2002, to Munich, Germany, with the All-Party Internet Group, to examine how the German Government and industry worked together to maximise broadband penetration. Costs paid for by Siemens PLC. (Registered 26 September 2002)
| - 6-14 October 2002, to New York and Los Angeles in the United States with Commons and Lords Rugby team. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was also received from Halewood International, Chase de Vere, Halcrow, GEM Construction, Volt Europe, GlaxoSmithKline. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 4 December 2002)
- 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 November 2003)
- 25-27 June 2003, to Finland with All-Party Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFL and Nirex Ltd. (Registered 3 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-13 October 2002, to Germany, for lecture tour. Travel and hotel accommodation paid for by the German-British Society. (Registered 23 October 2002)
| - 13-20 September 2003, to Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan to hold preparatory discussions with parliamentarians about peace talks to be held in Scotland. Travel and accommodation paid for by the London Information Network on Conflicts and State-building. (Registered 5 November 2003).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Investment management consultant to Schroder Property Investment Management Limited. (This relates to my employment prior to entering Parliament).
| - Consultant to Schroder Property Investment Management Limited. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 23-30 May 2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by Government of Syria. (Registered 4 June 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Minister for Department of Regional Development, Northern Ireland. (until 15 October 2002).
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Bronze bust given by Castlereagh Borough Council on the occasion of my becoming a Freeman of the Borough. (Registered 4 July 2003)
- 4 November 2003, football match in Manchester. Belfast Harbour Commission paid my travel expenses, ticket and overnight accommodation. (Registered 6 November 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Smart Technology Group Limited (non-executive); company specialising in high technologies involving materials and control processes and in traditional machine tool activities.
- Torgam Developments Limited (non-executive); company specialising in clinical waste management operations and consultancy services.
- Coventry City Football Club (Holdings) Ltd. (non-executive).
- Coventry City Football Club Ltd. (non-executive).
- Arena 2001 Ltd. (non-executive); 100% owned subsidiary of Coventry City Football Club (Holdings) Ltd., set up to establish a stadium and arena in conjunction with Coventry City Council as part of the regeneration of the North East of Coventry.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- My constituency secretary has the use of a small office provided by the TGWU at their offices in Transport House, Coventry.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - Unremunerated consultant to Marketing Artistic Management, based in Madrid and engaged in musical promotions, to which I have made a modest loan.
- Smart Technology Group Limited (non-executive); company specialising in high technologies involving materials and control processes and in traditional machine tool activities.
- Coventry City Football Club (Holdings) Ltd. (non-executive).
- Football Investors Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Coventry Football Club Holdings Ltd.
- Coventry City Football Club Ltd. (non-executive).
- Arena 2001 Ltd. (non-executive); 100% owned subsidiary of Coventry City Football Club (Holdings) Ltd., set up to establish a stadium and arena in conjunction with Coventry City Council as part of the regeneration of the North East of Coventry.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - My constituency Labour Party received in September 2003 a donation of £5,000 from Amicus MSF, of which I am a Member. (Registered 27 October 2003)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) Fleming Managed Growth PLC
- (b) Fleming Managed Income
- (b) TXU common shares
| - (b) J.P. Morgan Fleming Managed Growth plc (formerly Fleming Managed Growth plc)
- (b) J.P. Morgan Fleming Managed Income (formerly Fleming Managed Income)
- (b) Kingfisher PLC
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- The Romford Conservative Support Club
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-21 February 2002, to Gibraltar with a Parliamentary delegation, as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 4 March 2002)
- 6-12 September 2002, to Gibraltar for National Day, with the All-Party Gibraltar Parliamentary Group; flights, hotel and hospitality paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 28 September 2002)
- 15-20 September 2002, to Bahrain, to study democratic reforms in Bahrain and issues relating to the Gulf/Middle East region, and to visit RAF base in Bahrain amongst other visits and briefings, paid for by the Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies. (Registered 28 September 2002)
| - 6-8 November 2002, to Gibraltar as an official observer of their recent referendum, all at the cost of the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 2 December 2002)
- 18-22 April 2003, to Gibraltar. Funding of hotel and additional hospitality paid for by the Gibraltar Federation of Small Business. I paid for my own flights. (Registered 21 May 2003)
- 14-20 August 2003, to Canada as guest of Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, who paid for my flights and accommodation, for a training conference. (Registered 17 September 2003)
- 7-13 September 2003, to Gibraltar with All-Party Parliamentary Group for National Day Celebrations. Flights, accommodation and meals paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 17 September 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 5-8 July 2003, to Isle of Man for Tynwald Ceremony as guest of the Tynwald and Isle of Man Government, who paid for hotel accommodation and meals. (Registered 17 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 12-17 April 2003, return air travel between Heathrow and Qatar and accommodation in Doha, to attend the Third Qatar Conference on Democracy and Free Trade as the guest of the Gulf Centre for Studies at the University of Qatar and Qatar's Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (Registered 23 July 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Sums over £1,000 were contributed at the Red Rose Dinner of March 2002 by Brandon Homes, Choices Community Care, City Facilities Limited, Mrs. A. McElroy and Mr. William Clark. This money was paid into a trust which supports me, the local MSP and local charities. (Registered 30 October 2002)
| - Sums over £1,000 were contributed at the Red Rose Dinner of March 2002 by Brandon Homes, Choices Community Care, City Facilities Limited, Mrs A McElroy and Mr William Clark. This money was paid into a trust (the Red Rose Dinner Fund) which supports me, the local MSP and local charities. (Registered 30 October 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- June 2001-June 2002, I have received hospitality from Associated Newspapers Limited at Scottish football matches. (Registered 13 March 2002)
| - June 2002-June 2003, I have received hospitality from Associated Newspapers Limited at Scottish football matches. (Registered 13 March 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-22 February 2002, to the Falkland Islands. All flight charges and hotel expenses were paid for by the Falkland Islands Government. (Registered 13 March 2002)
- 20-27 October 2002, to Taiwan. All flights and accommodation were paid for by the Government of the Republic of China. (Registered 21 November 2002)
| - 20-27 October 2002, to Taiwan. All flights and accommodation were paid for by the Government of the Republic of China. (Registered 21 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-10 February 2002, to Japan for a conference with Japanese Parliamentarians. Half of the cost was met by the Japanese Government and half by the British Government. (Registered 8 March 2002)
| - 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 19-21 March 2002, to Germany with the Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group (PRASEG) for renewable and sustainable energy meetings and site trips. Visit fully paid for by Powergen PLC. (Registered 16 April 2002)
- 19-23 September 2002, to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to attend a conference organised by Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak. My air travel was provided by Air Egypt and my hotel and food was paid for by the conference organisers. (Registered 24 October 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Consultant (strategic adviser) to Proquote Ltd from January-November 2003. (Registered 26 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-8 January 2002, to Taiwan, as a guest of the Taipei Representative Office, London. (Registered 21 January 2002)
- 15-20 September 2002, study tour to Bahrain, at the invitation and expense of the Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies and the Bahrain Government. (Registered 1 October 2002)
- 3-7 October 2002, to Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, to discuss economic and social policy issues, as a guest of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. (Registered 20 November 2002)
| - 3-7 October 2002, to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, to discuss economic and social policy issues, as a guest of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. (Registered 20 November 2002)
- 3-23 May 2003, participant on the International Visitor Program studying economic and trade development in the United States (meetings and briefings in Washington DC, Seattle, San Jose, Columbus and Akron, Ohio, and New York City). Travel costs and accommodation within the US were met by the US State Department, the sponsors of the programme. (Registered 9 July 2003)
- 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussion with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- 26 July-8 August 2002, loan of two-bedroom apartment in Larnaca, Cyprus by a British friend of Greek Cypriot origin. (Registered 9 August 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Weekly racing column in The Scotsman newspaper.
- Weekly newspaper column in Press & Journal. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Fee and accommodation for my wife and me from Royal Institute for the International Affairs for speaking at conference in Edinburgh. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 November 2002)
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- Fee and accommodation for my wife and me from Royal Institute for International Affairs for speaking at conference in Edinburgh. (Up to £5,000). (Registered 26 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- June 2002, to Ireland, for a speaking engagement. Travel and accommodation paid for by Encounter Conference; a joint UK/Republic of Ireland sponsored body. (Registered 2 October 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 13 and 14 June 2003, two nights' accommodation, meals, hospitality and entry to York Races for myself and my wife from Timeform Limited in return for my speaking at a charity dinner organised by Timeform. (Registered 29 August 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 8-9 April 2003, to Frankfurt in my capacity as the Liberal Democrat spokesman on Tourism, to attend the EIBTM/IMEX conference and trade exhibition. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the organisers of the conference and exhibition. (Registered 15 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-29 March 2002, to Pakistan as a Member of the All-Party Parliamentary Pakistan Group, to see Afghan refugee position, Kashmir position, meet various senior political figures and other people in Islamabad, Peshawar, Muzzaffarabad, Lahore and Karachi. Fares by courtesy of Pakistan High Commission and transport provided by Pakistan Government. Accommodation paid by delegate, except two nights in Governors's House, Sindh, Karachi. Other hospitality and care provided by local people during visit. (Registered 25 April 2002)
- 8-15 May 2002, to Kuwait, with Muslim parliamentary delegation at invitation of Kuwait Information Centre. Flights and hospitality provided by Kuwaiti Government. (Registered 8 November 2002)
| - 8-15 May 2002, to Kuwait, with Muslim parliamentary delegation at invitation of Kuwait Information Centre. Flights and hospitality provided by Kuwaiti Government. (Registered 8 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 February-6 March 2002, to India, to speak at Conference on UN Peacekeeping (Brahimi Report) and have discussions with parliamentarians on the international criminal court. Travel and accommodation paid for by Parliamentarians for Global Action. (Registered 18 July 2002)
- 31 March-11 April 2002, to USA, to attend and speak at Conference on Global Security and Arms Control and to attend Preparatory Committee for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and related meetings at the UN. Travel and accommodation paid for by University of Illinois. (Registered 18 July 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Crystal Clear (Manufacturing) Ltd. (manufacturer of glazing products) (non-executive).
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-11 February 2002, to Washington DC, USA, for company launch, paid for by The English Manner Ltd. (Registered 24 January 2002)
- 13-18 October 2002, to Denver and Atlanta, USA, on behalf of and paid for by The English Manner Ltd. (Registered 1 November 2002)
| - 13-18 October 2002, to Denver and Atlanta, USA, on behalf of and paid for by The English Manner Ltd. (Registered 1 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26-28 May 2002, to Sweden for meetings with SCA Forest Products. Flight and accommodation paid for by Aylesford Newsprint Ltd. (Registered 25 June 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2001-02, four visits to Geneva, Switzerland, to attend board meetings of World Bank. Travel and accommodation paid for by World Bank. (Registered 31 July 2002)
- June 2001, to Paris, to attend Annual General Meeting. Travel and accommodation paid for by World Bank. (Registered 31 July 2002)
- September 2001, to South Africa, to attend conference. Travel and accommodation paid for by World Bank. (Registered 31 July 2002)
- October 2001, to Denmark, to attend conference. Travel and accommodation paid for by World Bank. (Registered 31 July 2002)
- November 2001, to Poland, to attend seminar. Travel and accommodation paid for by World Bank. (Registered 31 July 2002)
- February 2002, to Netherlands, to attend board meeting. Travel and accommodation paid for by World Bank. (Registered 31 July 2002)
- May 2002, to Germany, to attend seminar. Travel and accommodation paid for by World Bank. (Registered 31 July 2002)
- June 2002, to Thailand, to attend Annual General Meeting. Travel and accommodation paid for by World Bank. (Registered 31 July 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Six-month contract as associate of Penna Change Consultancy (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-10 February 2002, to Japan for a conference with Japanese Parliamentarians. Half of the cost was met by the Japanese Government and half by the British Government. (Registered 8 March 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-18 May 2002, to China as a member of All-Party China Group. Cost of hotels, hospitality and transport in China met by the Chinese Government. (Registered 27 June 2002)
| - 8-14 April 2003, to Uganda to discuss and review population and development issues, paid for by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 30 April 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 8 April 2003, I received an upgrade from economy to business class from BA on the outward flight to Uganda (see category 6 below). (Registered 30 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 26-31 October 2003, fact-finding visit to Israel under the auspices of the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel. (Registered 12 November 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee for article for the Daily Mail (unpublished). (Up to £5,000). (Registered 11 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 30 June-4 July 2003, to Israel and the Palestinian Authority with Labour Friends of Israel to meet members of the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority, and people involved in furthering peace and families of victims of terror. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Labour Friends of Israel and the Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 11 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 9-11 February 2003, to Athens for a series of anti-war meetings. I was the guest of the Synaspisinos Party who paid for my flight and accommodation. (Registered 24 February 2003)
- 21-24 February 2003, to Canada and USA as part of a 'citizens' weapons inspectorate' attempting to access US chemical and biological weapons facilities. Flights and accommodation costs paid for by 'Rooting out Evil', a Canadian coalition of peace groups. (Registered 24 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 3-5 January 2003, to Gibraltar to study the constitutional and defence situation. Flights, hotel and hospitality paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 7 January 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 27-29 August 2002, to Norway, to visit the Offshore Northern Seas exhibition in Stavanger, to meet Norwegian parliamentary colleagues and to visit Statoil's gas terminals at Kaarsto. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality sponsored by UK Offshore Operators Association, Chevron Texaco and Statoil. (Registered 28 September 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- My wife has been lent clothing to wear at official functions which she has attended in her capacity as wife of the Leader of the Opposition. This benefit has been provided by Luxury Brands Group. (Registered 31 January 2002)
- 17 January 2002, helicopter provided by JC Bamford Excavators Ltd, Rocester; Staffordshire from London to Birmingham, Birmingham to Rocester, Rocester to Derby. (Registered 30 March 2002)
- 18 January 2002, helicopter provided by Roger Clark of Culverthorpe, Lincolnshire, from Culverthorpe to London. (Registered 30 March 2002).
- 15 April 2002, helicopter from Buckinghamshire to Bradford and Bradford to London provided by Mr Roger Clark. (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 9 May 2002, helicopter from Berkshire to Sheffield provided by Sir Stanley Kalms. (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 23 May 2002, helicopter from London to Ludlow provided by Mr David Gittins. (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 24 May 2002, helicopter from Llandudno to Buckinghamshire provided by Barty Smith. (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 28-30 May 2002, plane from London to Lisbon to Gibraltar to Paris to London provided by IIR Limited. (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 1 July 2002, helicopter from Stoneleigh to Battersea provided by Barty Smith. (Registered 15 July 2002)
- 18 October 2002, helicopter provided by John Scurr of Balniel Gate, London, from Eastbourne to Malmesbury. (Registered 29 October 2002)
| - 16-17 September 2002, one night's accommodation and a day's fishing on the River Tay as a guest of Scottish Coal. (Registered 23 January 2003)
- 12 December 2002, flight from Battersea to Farnborough in a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms. (Registered 11 February 2003)
- 12 December 2002, a return flight from Farnborough to Copenhagen in an aircraft provided by ECJ Investments Ltd. (Registered 11 February 2003)
- 8 March 2003, flight from Glasgow to Coventry in plane, and from Coventry to Cardiff and Cardiff to Buckinghamshire by helicopter, both provided by JC Bamford Excavators Ltd., Rocester, Staffordshire. (Registered 23 March 2003)
- 3 and 4 April 2003, helicopter flights from Denbighshire to Carlisle and Carlisle to Luton Airport provided by Dr Edward Haughey of Rostrevor, Co. Down. (Registered 30 April 2003)
- 24 and 25 April 2003, various helicopter flights between Sterling and Buckinghamshire provided by The Hon. Charles Pearson of Petworth, Sussex. (Registered 30 April 2003)
- 5 June 2003, helicopter flight from London to Bristol provided by Mr John Scurr. (Registered 10 June 2003)
- 10 July 2003, use of a private plane provided by Specialized Transportation Limited from London to Prague and returning from Prague to London. (Registered 4 August 2003)
- 9 October 2003, use of private plane provided by IIR Limited from Blackpool to London. (Registered 15 October 2003)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- December 2001, in my capacity as Leader of the Opposition I received a hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, the contents of which I donated to a charitable organisation. (Registered 10 January 2002)
| - December 2002, Christmas hamper from the Sultan of Brunei, donated to a hospice in my constituency. (Registered 23 January 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Remuneration from writing, broadcasting or lecturing in 2001-2 from: Guardian Media Group (up to £5,000), Mail on Sunday (up to £5,000), WPP (up to £5,000), BBC (up to £5,000), News International (up to £5,000), Endemol (up to £5,000), Evening Standard (up to £5,000), Telegraph Group (up to £5,000); and in 2002-3 from: Guardian Media Group (up to £5,000), GMTV (up to £5,000), Financial Times (up to £5,000), Independent (up to £5,000), News International (up to £5,000), and in 2003-4 from: Financial Times (Up to £5,000), Samphire Productions (Up to £5,000), Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (Up to £5,000), TBWA (London) (Up to £5,000)
- Director of the Clore Programme for Cultural Leadership.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 13-16 February 2002, to Cyprus, to the Centre of Applied Research at the Cyprus College in Nicosia, who met my travel and accommodation costs. (Registered 17 February 2002)
- 22-23 May 2002, to Brussels, Belgium, for speech for Bureau of European Design Associations. Travel and accommodation paid for by Bureau of European Design Associations. (Registered 26 July 2002)
- 19-20 June 2002, to Cologne, Germany, for speech for Medienforum Conference on digital television. Travel and accommodation paid for by Medienforum. (Registered 26 July 2002)
- 17-18 October 2002, to Vienna, Austria, for speech to 75th Anniversary Conference of Design Austria. Travel paid for by Austrian Culture Ministry, accommodation paid for by Design Austria. (Registered 18 October 2002)
- 25-27 October 2002, to Barcelona, Spain, to participate in Spanish-British Tertulias. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Spanish-British Tertulias. (Registered 28 October 2002)
| - 5-6 June 2003, to Madrid for seminar on regulation in a global audiovisual market, financed by Grupo Prisa. (Registered 2 June 2003)
- 26 July-10 August 2003, to the USA, for meetings and visits in connection with the Clore Leadership Programme, financed by the Clore Duffield Foundation. (Registered 12 August 2003)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - I have received 1000 shares in Cabinet UK Ltd, as an adviser to the Company; this represents 2.65% of the total share value.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 15-18 February 2002, to Gibraltar as part of an all party Parliamentary delegation, as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 15 March 2002)
| - 4-9 November 2002, to Gibraltar, as a member of the team of observers for the referendum held on 7 November, paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 12 March 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Asprey and Garrard (non-executive).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - The Company Agency; a communications company.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- 15 February 2001, £2,000 received by my constituency party from the GMB union. (Registered 10 September 2002)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - From the General Election 1997 to October 2002 I was provided with an office at the headquarters of Amicus AEEU for which I paid a less than commercial rent. (Registered 30 April 2003)\
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- The salary of one of my Research Assistants is met by Christian Action, Research and Education (CARE).
| - The salary of my Research Assistant is met by Christian Action, Research and Education (CARE).
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-24 April 2002, to India in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, to visit some of Oxfam's projects as part of their Fair Trade Campaign. Flights from Heathrow to New Delhi, internal flights, hotel and transport costs were met by Oxfam. (Registered 25 April 2002)
| - 3-9 March 2003, to East and Southern Africa for fact-finding tour, in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. I visited NGO and DFID projects in Sudan, Kenya and Malawi and had meetings with Government and Foreign Office officials. The costs of my flights and all hotel accommodation were paid for by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 10 March 2003)
- 18-24 April 2002, to India to visit fair trade projects. Flights and accommodation met by Oxfam. (Registered 22 July 2003)
- 19-24 July 2003, to Afghanistan to meet members of government, UK and US forces and see work of the Halo Trust, and to Kuwait for meetings relevant to providing treatment in London for Iraqi boys injured by bombs. Flights, accommodation in Kuwait, paid by Flying Lion Ltd (accommodation and transport in Kabul provided by British Embassy). (Registered 12 August 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-6 April 2002, to Cyprus, to have discussions with the leaders of both Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities, as a guest of Friends of Cyprus". (Registered 24 April 2002)
- 19-21 March 2002, to Germany, as a guest of the German Ambassador, to discuss the ethical, moral and social issues surrounding emerging science, including beginning of life and end of life issues. (Registered 30 April 2002)
- 9-11 September 2002, to Gibraltar, to celebrate Gibraltar Day, at the invitation of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 1 October 2002)
| - 8-13 November 2002, to Kazakhstan with a parliamentary delegation. Internal flights and accommodation were paid for by the Kazakhstan Parliament. External flights and travel to and from London Heathrow Airport were paid for by Consolidated Contractors International (UK) Ltd. (Registered 29 November 2002)
- 24-30 November 2002, to Taipei in order to promote the sale of Rolls Royce engines, as the guest of the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 2 December 2002)
- 14-21 February 2003, to Iraqi Kurdistan, as guest of the Kurdistan Regional Government, in order to gauge the views of the Iraqi people and their leaders on the Iraqi war threats and new federal administrative arrangements. (Registered 3 March 2003)
- 23-24 June 2003, to Cyprus, as guest of the Cypriot House of Representatives, to discuss and promote the accession of Cyprus to the EU and settlement of the Cyprus problem. (Registered 1 July 2003)
- 5-11 November 2003, to Kazakhstan at invitation of Britain-Kazakhstan All-Party Parliamentary Group to consider human rights and development, drugs trafficking routes, energy and environmental issues. Funding received from the Three C's Construction Group, British Gas and the Parliament of Kazakhstan. (Registered 14 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-10 January 2002, to Korea and Taiwan, as a guest of the Taipei Representative Office, London, and the Ministry of Technology, Seoul, Korea. (Registered 21 January 2002)
- 12-14 June 2002, to Berlin as a guest of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation. (Registered 17 June 2002)
- 13-20 July 2002, to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Malawi, in my Shadow Foreign and Commonwealth Office role. Flights and accommodation paid for by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 5 August 2002)
- 10-15 September 2002, to Romania, in my Shadow Foreign and Commonwealth Office role. Accommodation and hospitality paid for by the Government of Romania. (Registered 16 September 2002)
- 24-29 September 2002, to Poland, in my Shadow Foreign and Commonwealth Office role. Accommodation and hospitality paid for by the Instytut Adama Mickiewicza.
| - 2-5 January 2003, to Gibraltar as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar in my capacity as a Shadow Foreign and Commonwealth affairs spokesman. (Registered 6 January 2003)
- 13-20 February 2003, to Beijing, China. The costs of my flights were met by the Conservative Party and all hotel accommodation was provided courtesy of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 6 May 2003)
- 24-27 April 2003, to Seoul, Korea, to attend the Korea-UK Forum for the Future, who met the costs of the visit. (Registered 29 April 2003)
- 23 May-1 June 2003, to Syria, as a guest of the British Syrian Society with hospitality provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 2 June 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Industrial property in Battersea, London, from which rental income is received.
- Flat in London from which rental income is received.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - Members of my family benefit from a trust.
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - Gold and diamond bracelet received from Mr David Michael Huron of Huntington, West Virginia, and donated to the Gurkha Welfare Trust. (Registered 27 October 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Gartmore Balanced Assets Trust PLC; investment trust.
- GBAT Securities PLC; investment trust.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26-30 September 2002, to The Hague for the Special Commission meeting concerning the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Hotel costs were met in part by the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) and Parents and Abducted Children Together (PACT). (Registered 7 October 2002)
- 18 October 2002, to Dublin for a meeting of the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC). Travel costs were met by ICMEC. (Registered 21 October 2002)
| - 23-27 April 2003, to the Republic of Korea for the annual meeting of the Britain-Korea Forum for the Future. My air travel and hotel costs were met by the UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 30 April 2003)
- 16-17 October 2003, to Italy for a meeting of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC). Hotel and travel costs were met by ICMEC. (Registered 20 October 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Mr John Coldman has made a donation to the Conservative Association covering my constituency. (Registered 29 August 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-14 September 2002, to Syria with the British-Syria All-Party Parliamentary Group for meetings with the President, Government, Ministers, Parliamentarians, British Embassy and British Council. Travel and accommodation costs met by Mr. Wafic-al-Said and the Syrian National Assembly. (Registered 17 October 2002)
- 19-23 September 2002, to Egypt, to participate in the meeting to launch the Women for Peace Movement as a guest of Mrs Suzanne Mubarak. Travel and accommodation costs met by the Egyptian Government. (Registered 17 October 2002)
| - 12-17 April 2003, to Doha, Qatar, to attend the Third Qatar Conference on Democracy and Free Trade as the guest of the Gulf Centre for Studies at the University of Qatar and Qatar's Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I was provided with return air travel between Heathrow and Qatar and accommodation in Doha. (Registered 28 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 31 January 2002, to Switzerland to meet bankers and to discuss their approach to the transparency of bank accounts and the laundering of money, as a guest of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce. (Registered 6 February 2002)
- 9-18 May 2002, to China as a member of delegation from the All-Party China Group. Cost of hotels, hospitality and transport in China were met by the Chinese Government. (Registered 14 June 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 15-20 September 2002, accompanied by spouse, at the invitation and expense of the Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies and the Bahrain Government. (Registered 4 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 4-6 March 2002, to Brussels to visit European Commission re transport policy, at the invitation and expense of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive. (Registered 15 April 2002)
- 31 March-5 April, to Egypt, accompanied by spouse, for study tour at invitation and expense of the Egyptian Government. (Registered 15 April 2002)
- 9-18 May 2002, to China, as a member of a delegation from the All-Party China Group. Cost of hotels, hospitality and transport in China met by the Chinese Government. (Registered 17 June 2002)
- 19-20 September 2002, to Munich, Germany, with the All-Party Internet Group, to examine how the German Government and industry worked together to maximise broadband penetration. Costs paid for by Siemens PLC. (Registered 26 September 2002)
- 6-16 October 2002, to America, with the Commons and Lords All-Party Rugby Group. (Registered 26 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 17-21 May 2002, to USA, to attend American Society of Clinical Oncologists Annual Conference, to study and discuss cancer treatments with US policy makers and clinicians. Travel and accommodation paid for by Aventis Pharmaceuticals. (Registered 18 July 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Two space available upgrades to Club Class provided for my wife and daughter by British Airways_24 March 2002, London/Dar-es-Salaam and 8 April 2002, Entebbe/London. (Registered 10 April 2002)
- 27 March 2002, two tickets and hospitality provided by the Football Association for self and son for England v Italy international in Leeds. (Registered 10 April 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 22 January 2002, to Duisburg, Germany, to Franz Haniel Akademie for Future of Europe Debate. Single flight to Duisburg and one night's accommodation paid for by Haniel Foundation. (Registered 30 January 2002)
- 7-9 May 2002, to Aachen, Germany, to attend Convention on the Future of Europe Conference. Return flight and two nights' hotel accommodation paid for by Bertelsman Foundation. (Registered 13 May 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 19-21 March 2002, to Germany, with Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group (PRASEG), for renewable and sustainable energy site visits and meetings. All travel, accommodation and meals paid for by Powergen PLC. (Registered 2 August 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Two residential properties in West London, for which rent is received.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Director, Chairman's Office, at Sotheby's, London; leading international auction house where I have been employed since 1992.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 22-26 November 2001, to Malaga, Spain as a guest of Conservatives Abroad, Marbella and West Branch, to speak at their dinner on 23 November. My flights were paid for by the local organisation. (Registered 11 December 2001)
- 23-26 February 2002, to Cyprus, visiting Nicosia and the surrounding area for talks with both Government and Opposition Ministers and Members of Parliament. Costs of visit met by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. (Registered 6 March 2002)
- 27-31 May 2002, to Beirut, Lebanon; flights and accommodation provded by Network Telecom. (Registered 27 June 2002)
| - 26-31 October 2003, to Israel under the auspices of the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel. (Registered 11 November 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Marden Holdings Ltd.; family business with interests in property, building and road haulage.
| - Marden Holdings Ltd - family business with interests in property and building.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| - (a) Marden Holdings Ltd (family business with interests in property business).
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 30 June 2003, my wife and I were invited to Wimbledon as guests of Barclays Bank for lunch and to watch the tennis. (Registered 3 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-10 February 2002, to Japan for a conference with Japanese Parliamentarians. Half of the cost was met by the Japanese Government and half by the British Government. (Registered 8 March 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- OneMonday Group PLC (formerly Text 100 Group PLC) (non-executive); public relations for technology companies.
- Managing Director of Corporate Venturing at Interregnum plc; merchant bank for technology companies.
| - Next Fifteen Communications Group PLC (formerly OneMonday Group PLC) (non-executive); public relations for technology companies.
- Interregnum plc (Executive Director); merchant bank for technology companies.
- Interregnum Advisory Partners Limited; subsidiary of Interregnum plc.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 17-18 June 2003, to Paris Air Show at Le Bourget with the Parliamentary Space Committee (an Associate Parliamentary Group). Travel and one night's accommodation provided by UK Industrial Space Committee, hospitality provided by EADS/Astrium. (Registered 3 July 2003)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Fentiman Consultants Limited. (I hold 60% and my wife 30%).
- (a) Hudson Venture Partners Limited.
| - (a) Fentiman Consultants Limited. (I hold 70% and my wife 30%).
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- (b) Screen plc (security systems and related services)
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- (b) Interregnum plc (merchant bank for technology companies)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Shepherd Foods Ltd._non-executive director of company which is a grocery chain operating stores named Shepherds" and Partridges", in London only.
| - Shepherd Foods Ltd. - non-executive director of company which is a grocery chain operating stores named "Shepherds" and "Partridges", in London only.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Port of London Police Federation_Parliamentary adviser to a small force of about 50 police officers all working in Tilbury Dock, Essex. (Up to £5,000)
| - Port of London Police Federation - Parliamentary adviser to a small force of about 50 police officers all working in Tilbury Dock, Essex. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-31 January 2002, to India as part of a delegation of MPs sponsored by the Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India was provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Indian Government (Registered 15 February 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 11 May 2003, with a guest I attended the Benson and Hedges International Open Golf Tournament at the Belfry, at the invitation of Gallaher Group PLC. (Registered 12 May 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike. (Registered 18 July 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Leasehold flat in Islington held pending sale.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 19-21 April 2002, to Galicia, Spain, to attend Fourth Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy. My flight was paid for by European Commission; hotel accommodation for my wife and myself for three nights paid for by Institute Enerxetico de Galicio (INEGA) and Instituto para la Diversification y Ahorro de Energia (IDEA). (Registered 16 May 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fortnightly article for 'Y Cymro'. (Up to £5,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation of £2,000 received by my constituency party from the AEEU on 27 July 2001. (Registered 2 August 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-10 January 2002, to Norway to meet Norwegian Parliamentarians to discuss economic, security, foreign policy and public service reform issues. Flights, accommodation and hospitality funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy. (Registered 28 January 2002)
- 19-21 March 2002, to Germany to meet with German politicians and representatives of their renewable energy industry. Flights, accommodation and hospitality organised by the Parliamentary and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group and funded in part by PowerGen PLC. (Registered 17 July 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- International Wine and Spirit Competition Ltd; organisers annual wine and
- spirit competition.
| - International Wine and Spirit Competition Ltd; organisers annual wine and spirit competition.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-10 May 2002 and 29-30 November 2002, two visits to Zurich, paid for by the Fondation pour la Formation Hoteliere, a Swiss charity, of which I am an unremunerated member of the governing council, which specialises in providing training in the hospitality industry for former Eastern Bloc countries. (Registered 11 May 2002)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Ulbster Holdings Ltd (which own 100% of Lochdhu Hotels Ltd. and Ulbster Estates (Sporting) Ltd.
| - (a) Ulbster Holdings Ltd (which own 100% of Lochdhu Hotels Ltd. and Ulbster Estates (Sporting) Ltd..
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 6 July 2003, my wife and I were guests of Philips UK at the Wimbledon Tennis Finals. (Registered 6 July 2003).
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8. Land and Property |
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6. Overseas visits |
- January 1999, one week trip to Southern Sudan, Bahr el Ghazal to meet civilian and SPLA leaders involved in the Civil War and to assess aid situation and food security, paid for by Christian Aid. (Registered 9 January 2002)
- 7-13 April 2002, to Sudan on fact-finding mission. Board and lodging paid for by Christian Aid. (Registered 1 July 2002)
- 7-10 May 2002, to Ghana, on fact-finding mission. Board and lodging paid for by Christian Aid. (Registered 1 July 2002)
| - 1-6 September 2002, to Botswana at the invitation of the Botswana Chamber of Commerce as part of an all party visit to investigate issues of interest of the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Chamber of Commerce. (Registered 13 March 2003)
- 26-29 January 2003, during a four-day visit to Pakistan and Kashmir under the auspices of the Liberal Democrat Friends of Kashmir, the Pakistan Army and Airforce supplied car and helicopter transport from Islamabad to Chotaki, Kashmir. My accommodation and meals were provided by the Pakistan Government and I paid for my airfare.(Registered 3 February 2003)
- 11-19 May 2003, to Malawi to look at reproductive health care and HIV/AIDS programmes. External and internal travel, accommodation and food paid for by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 3 June 2003)
- 9-15 June 2003, to the Gaza Strip and West Bank. Accommodation, food and travel expenses paid by Christian Aid. (Registered 19 June 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- From 1 January 2001 all categories of business underwritten through
- Nameco (Number 532) Limited.
- Resigned from Lloyd's October 2001, however I continue to have years of
- account which are open or in run-off.
| - From 1 January 2001 all categories of business underwritten through Nameco (Number 532) Limited.
- Resigned from Lloyd's October 2001, however I continue to have years of account which are open or in run-off.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 29 October 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly
- First Minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly (until 15 October 2002).
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 13 July 2002, accommodation and ticket for visit to Glyndebourne Festival Opera provided by Allied Irish Banks. (Registered 17 October 2002)
- August 2002, to Edinburgh Festival. Flights, two nights' accommodation and tickets provided by News International. (Registered 17 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 20 March 2002, to Ireland for award ceremony. Flights and accommodation paid for by St. Ursline's Convent. (Registered 17 October 2002)
- 3-5 May 2002, to USA, for honorary degree ceremony. Flights and accommodation paid for by Ball State University. (Registered 17 October 2002)
- 8-9 June 2002, to Ireland, for award ceremony. Flights and accommodation paid for by American Academy of Achievement. (Registered 17 October 2002)
- 17-19 May 2002, to USA, for honorary degree ceremony. Flights and accommodation paid for by Elizabethtown College, Miscordes College and Mr. Ertley, an American citizen. (Registered 17 October 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 12-22 August 2002, loan of Ford Galaxy for use as mobile summer advice surgery by Premier Ford, Newport. (Registered 14 August 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Half-share in one-bedroomed flat in Cowes, held pending sale.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 6-11 September 2002, to Gibraltar, accompanied by my wife, as guests of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 23 September 2002)
| - 9-11 September 2003, to Gibraltar to celebrate the national day. Hotel expenses and air fare were borne by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 15 September 2003)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Gainpick Ltd. T/A Oughs_The Unicorn Grocer.
| - (a) Gainpick Ltd. T/A Oughs - The Unicorn Grocer.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-27 June 2003, to Finland under auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFL and Nirex Ltd. (Registered 1 July 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Independent director of BWD Rensburg; a publicly quoted investment management business.
- Rugby Estates; a publicly quoted property company.
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- Independent director of Rugby Estates, a publicly quoted property company.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from News International Supply Company for article in The Times on 3 May 2002 on state funding for political parties. (Registered 7 November 2002)
| - Fee from News International Supply Company for article in The Times on 3 May 2002. (Registered 7 November 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Honorary membership of the Goodwood Park and Country Club.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 20-23 July 2003 two speeches at the Woodrow Wilson Centre, Washington DC. Accommodation costs met by the Centre, plus a $50 per diem. (Registered 13 August 2003)
- 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Dehli to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 30 September 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Returning with my family from a holiday in Oman on 23 February 2002 our flights were upgraded from economy to business class. I am a BA Silver Card holder. (Registered 1 May 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Emerald Energy PLC; oil exploration.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Group director, Japan Centre Group of Companies (non-executive).
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6. Overseas visits |
- 22-29 August 2002, to Cyprus to attend the First World Conference of Overseas Cypriot Youth and the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots and associated visits to Cypriot politicians, supported for my family and myself by the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus. (Registered 4 September 2002)
- 18-21 October 2002, to Cyprus to attend the annual rally at the `Green Line' near Morphou, supported by the Morphou Municipality (in Exile). (Registered 11 November 2002)
| - 18-21 October 2002, to Cyprus to attend the annual rally at the 'Green Line' near Morphou, supported by the Morphou Municipality (in Exile). (Registered 11 November 2002)
- 20-28 August 2003, to Cyprus with my family to attend 13th International Conference of Overseas Cypriots. The World Organisation of Overseas Cypriots paid for the air fare for myself and my wife and for one hotel room, and provided incidental hospitality for other members of the party. (Registered 1 September 2003)
- 10-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to attend the Annual Morphou Rally. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 23-24 January 2002, to Poland with the All-Party Polish Parliamentary Group to discuss with parliamentarians and ministers in the Polish Government the issue of EU enlargement, paid for by the Polish Embassy. (Registered 7 February 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Residential investment property in London.
- Farmland in Devon.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fortnightly column for the Guardian Sport. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-10 January 2002, to Norway to meet Norwegian Parliamentarians to discuss economic, security, foreign policy and public service reform issues. Flights, accommodation and hospitality funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy. (Registered 4 February 2002)
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike. (Registered 19 July 2002)
| - 20 July 2003, my partner and I were guests of Total plc at the Grand Prix at Silverstone. (Registered 28 July 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 9-10 November 2001, to Potsdam, Germany to attend a conference on Asylum and Immigration policy. Hotel and hospitality and part of the airfares paid by the Berlin-Brandenburgishe Auslands Gesellschaft. (Registered 3 December 2001)
- 3-9 May 2002, to Amman. Return flight, hotel accommodation in Baghdad and a return flight to Basra paid for by the Great Britain Iraq Society. One night's hotel accommodation in Jerusalem and car from Amman to the West Bank paid for by the Emergency Committee on Iraq and Palestine. (Registered 10 June 2002)
- 29 May-3 June 2002, to Baku, Azerbaijan, with the All-Party British-Azerbaijan Group. Flights and accommodation provided by the Parliament of Azerbaijan. (Registered 10 June 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 1-7 November 2002, to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. Flights, hotel and hospitality provided by the Parliament of Armenia. (Registered 20 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussions with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 31 March-5 April 2002, study tour to Egypt, accompanied by my husband, at the invitation and expense of the Egyptian Government. (Registered 24 April 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 20 February 2002, two complimentary tickets to the Brit Awards from the British Phonographic Institute. (Registered 21 March 2002)
- As a member of the Public Policy Advisory Committee of the RAC Foundation I receive complimentary membership of the RAC Club.
| - As a member of the Public Policy Advisory Committee of the RAC Foundation I receive complimentary membership of the RAC Club.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-10 February 2002, to Japan for a conference with Japanese Parliamentarians. Half of the cost was met by the Japanese Government and half by the British Government. (Registered 8 March 2002)
- 11-14 May 2002, to Toronto, accompanied by my wife, as the guests of the Guild of Business Travel Agents at their annual conference. (Registered 5 September 2002)
| - 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-17 May 2002, to China as member of the All-Party China Group. Cost of hotels, hospitality and transport paid for by the Chinese Government. (Registered 18 June 2002)
| - 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussion with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Financial donation to my parliamentary office from Mr Paul Marshall to facilitate research for my contribution to a book on party policy. (Registered 13 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-19 March 2002, to Pakistan, paid for by Mr Yaqub Ali OBE, in connection with the establishment of an Educational Trust in Pakistan which is being funded by Mr Ali and other Scottish Pakistani businessmen. (Registered 4 April 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- August 2002, visit to Commonwealth Games in Manchester. Hospitality, accommodation for one night and entry to Games provided for my wife and me by Microsoft Ltd. (Registered 12 August 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 10-11 June 2002, to Betzdorf, Luxembourg, with the All-Party Cable, Satellite and Digital Group to view technology. Travel and accommodation provided by Astra Marketing Ltd. (Registered 17 June 2002)
- 19-20 September 2002, to Munich, Germany, with All-Party Internet Group, to examine how the German Government and industry worked together to maximise broadband penetration. Costs paid for by Siemens PLC. (Registered 26 September 2002)
| - 6-11 September 2002, to Gibraltar, accompanied by my wife, as guests of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 6 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-21 July 2002, to Japan, to attend symposium. Air fare and accommodation paid for by Japan Futures Inc. (Registered 29 July 2002)
| - 4-7 May 2003, to Poland. Accommodation and transport within Poland provided by the Polish-British parliamentary group of the Polish Sejm. (Registered 12 May 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 17 May 2003, two tickets for FA Cup Final in Cardiff provided by Southampton Football Club. (Registered 12 May 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 20 February 2002, my wife and I were guests of the British Phonographic Industry Limited at the Brit Awards at Earls Court. (Registered 20 March 2002)
- 6 July 2002, my god-daughter and I attended the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament as guests of Provident Financial. (Registered 10 July 2002)
| - 7 December 2002, I attended a day's shooting at Glimpton Park as a guest of Associated Newspapers Ltd. (Registered 19 December 2002)
- 20 February 2003, my wife and I attended the Brit Awards at Earls Court as guests of the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 12 March 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 5 February 2003, tickets for Gala Performance by London Mozart Players, dinner and hospitality at St. James's Palace, provided for my wife and me by Nestlé UK Ltd (Croydon). (Registered 17 February 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Contract with Weidenfeld and Nicolson (£100,000) for publication of novels.
- 16 November 2001, fee of £568.00 received from Women in Business for a speaking engagement. The cheque was made out to ZOCS, a charity in Zambia which I support, and was deposited with them. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 17 December 2001)
- 12 December 2001, fee of £566.00 received from Beths Grammar School for a speaking engagement. The cheque was made out to ZOCS, and was deposited with them. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 17 December 2001)
- Fee of £2,000 from W.H. Smith for judging a category for the W.H. Smith Awards. At my request the cheque was issued and sent to the Aylesford Friars for their Restoration Appeal. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 January 2002)
- Fee of £3,000 from Flame Television for appearance in `Crime Team'. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 February 2002)
- Fee of £750 from BBC for appearance on `Ready Steady Cook'. (Registered 26 February 2002) (Up to £5,000)
- Fee of £1,000 for article for the Daily Mail. (£1-£5,000) (Registered 26 February 2002)
- Fee of £600 for article for Good Housekeeping magazine. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 February 2002)
- Fee of £800 for an article commissioned by the Mail on Sunday but not published. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 13 March 2002)
- Advance of £100,000 plus performance bonuses from Weidenfeld & Nicholson for third and fourth books. (Registered 28 March 2002)
- Fee and use of fitness facilities from London Weekend Television for appearance on Celebrity Fitness programmes, together with a payment to charity. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 14 May 2002)
- Fee of £1,000 for the companion book to Celebrity Fitness programmes from Granada Media. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 18 October 2002)
- Series of lectures at theatres around the country, booked through Clive Conway Associates. (Up to £5,000)
- Fee of £1,000 for article in Good Housekeeping, paid to Guide Dogs for the Blind. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 1 August 2002)
| - Advance of £100,000 plus performance bonuses from Weidenfeld & Nicholson for third and fourth books.
- Series of lectures at theatres around the country, booked through Clive Conway Associates. (£15,001-£20,000)
- Fee from Channel 4 for five appearances on 'Countdown' television programme. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 December 2002)
- 11 February 2003, fee for speaking engagement from the Chartered Institute of Builders. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 February 2003)
- Contract with BBC for 13 programmes. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 July 2003)
- Contract with LBC for 5 programmes. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 July 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Maidstone and the Weald Conservative Association was given £5,000 by Mr Antony Cochrane. (Registered 24 July 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Cheque for £721.48 from Women in Business to ZOCS, a charity in Zambia which I support, in respect of a speaking engagement on 12 November 2001 (see category 2 above). The money was raised from an auction of a tea with me at the House of Commons. (Registered 14 January 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 5 June 2002, gift of four Brecon Buff geese from Ms. Sally Whittall. (Registered 13 June 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-4 February 2002, to Kuwait as guest of Kuwait Information Office. (Registered 14 May 2002)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- Gift of a watch from Dr. Khaled Al Torra. (Registered 14 May 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- My employment as the Senior Adviser to Monitor Company Management Consultants ceased in May 2001. The company has indicated that it may in future seek my assistance from time to time with individual projects, for which payment could be made. No such payment has been received by me to date.
| - 14 October 2003, fee for speaking at conference in Madrid on the future and reform of pension funds, organised by The Economist which paid the fee, my air fare and overnight accommodation. (Registered 16 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 October-4 November 2001, to Washington DC, to deliver two public lectures and to visit think tanks. Two fees and accommodation in Washington DC paid for by the Russell Kirk Centre of America. I paid for my own plane tickets. (Registered 19 December 2001)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Chairman of Board of Universal Biosensors Limited the British subsidiary of Sensor-Tec Limited, a company developing biosensors.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Lecturer at the Civil Service College. (Up to £5,000)
| - Lecturer at the CMPS (Centre for Management and Policy Studies). (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- July/August 2002, my wife and I were upgraded from Economy to Business Class on a BA flight to Chicago and also on our return flight from Denver. (Registered 6 August 2002)
| - 15-21 July 2003, on flights between London and Washington my wife and I were upgraded by British Airways from Economy to Economy Plus Class. (Registered 31 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 4-7 March 2002, to Hong Kong as a guest of the Government of the Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. (Registered 19 March 2002)
- 31 March-5 April 2002, to Egypt. The costs of the visit for two people were paid by the Egyptian Government. (Registered 15 April 2002)
- 15-20 September 2002, to Bahrain, accompanied by my partner, as guests of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 30 September 2002)
| - 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Dehli to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 15 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27 February 2003, to Stuttgart to attend the Stuttgart v. Celtic UEFA Cup tie, as a guest of J and J Gallagher, whose plane was used for the return journey between London and Stuttgart. (Registered 29 April 2003).
- 19-21 May 2003, to Seville for UEFA Cup Final as guest of Celtic Football Club and UEFA. (Registered 19 August 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 5-7 September 2003, to Venice and Trieste to attend Taiwanese Fine Arts Exhibition at Venice Biennale. Travel and hotel expenses paid by Taiwanese government. (Registered 8 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 5-7 September 2003, to Venice and Trieste to attend Taiwanese Fine Arts Exhibition at Venice Biennale. Travel and hotel expenses paid by Taiwanese government. (Registered 8 September 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 20 February 2002, I was a guest of the British Phonographic Institute at the annual Brit Awards at Earls Court. (Registered 25 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 24-27 January 2002, to Stockholm organised by Parliamentarians for Global Action. (Registered 4 February 2002)
- 23-26 May 2002, to United States, for seminar on Brahimi Report on UN Peacekeeping. Flight and accommodation paid for by Parliamentarians for Global Action. (Registered 19 June 2002)
- 1-6 June 2002, to United States, for representations on reproductive health. Flight and accommodation paid for by International Planned Parenthood Federation. (Registered 19 June 2002)
- 1-6 September 2002, to Botswana at the invitation of the Botswana Chamber of Commerce as part of an all party visit to investigate issues of interest of the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Chamber of Commerce. (Registered 9 October 2002)
| - 1-6 September 2002, to Botswana at the invitation of the Botswana Chamber of Commerce as part of an all party visit to investigate issues of interest of the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Chamber of Commerce. (Registered 9 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 21 July 2002)
- 27-29 August 2002, to Norway, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry to visit the Offshore Northern Seas exhibition in Stavanger, to meet Norwegian parliamentary colleagues and to visit Statoil's gas terminals at Kaarsto. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality sponsored by UK Offshore Operators Association,Chevron Texaco and Statoil. (Registered 24 September 2002)
| - 27-29 August 2002, to Norway, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry to visit the Offshore Northern Seas exhibition in Stavanger, to meet Norwegian parliamentary colleagues and to visit Statoil's gas terminals at Kaarsto. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality sponsored by UK Offshore Operators Association,Chevron Texaco and Statoil. (Registered 24 September 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Cottage Industry Productions Limited; a partnership specialising in software, i.e. television production and consultancy.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Payment towards my office expenses received from Mr. M. Watt. (Registered 17 April 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- January 2002, to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, paid for by Council for the Advancement of British Arab Understanding (CAABU). (Registered 17 April 2002)
- January 2002, to Sweden, to give lecture. Airfare and hotel paid for by Votia Empowerment. (Registered 12 June 2002)
- 28 May-8 June 2002, to Japan as a member of the Parliamentary Football Club, with a contribution towards the cost of the trip from Nomura Bank, First Group, T-Mobile and Waterfront Properties; hospitality and transport provided by Nomura Bank, transport by First Group; sports kit by Nike; and suits and accessories at discounted price by Burtons. (Registered 12 June 2002)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- January 2002, gift of a watch from the Zayed Centre for Co-ordination and Follow Up, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Registered 17 April 2002)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| | - (a) Cottage Industry Productions Limited.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee for a speech to the Triennial Conference of the Association of Golf Club Secretaries. (Registered 22 April 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 28 and 29 September 2002, my wife and I attended the Ryder Cup at The Belfry as guests of the PGA European Tour. (Registered 11 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 15-18 June 2002, to Barbados; flights paid for by British Airways and accommodation paid for by Sandy Lane Hotel. (Registered 1 July 2002)
- 9-16 November 2002, to California, fair paid for by the Fay Improvement Company (Registered 26 November 2002)
| - 9-16 November 2002, to California, fare paid for by the Fay Improvement Company. (Registered 26 November 2002)
- 15-20 February 2003, to Morocco. Fares paid by Wentworth Travel. Accommodation provided by Amanjena Hotel and La Mamounia Hotel. (Registered 20 March 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fees for appearing on BBC radio and television programmes. (Up to £5,000)
- Article for Hello! Magazine published on 21 January 2003. (Registered 27 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 18-21 February 2003, to Estonia accompanied by my partner. Flights and accommodation paid for by HTV. (Registered 27 February 2003)
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