This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 4 December 2003 and 31 January 2004, in alphabetical order by MP.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Television programmes, as a presenter for BBC One's weekly programme "This Week", from January 2003. (£15,001-£20,000)
- 28 July-1 August 2003, five days presentation of radio show for LBC (Up to £5,000)
- Arcadia Lectures in 2003 for School of Oriental and African Studies, London (Up to £5,000)
- 2 November 2003, fee for article in the Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 December 2003)
- 2 November 2003, fee for article in The Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 28 February-11 March 2003, to Jamaica to deliver the Norman Manley Memorial Lecture. Return flight and seven nights' accommodation paid for by the Norman Manley Law School University in the West Indies. (Registered 23 December 2003)
- 16-23 June 2003, to Jamaica as participant in the Jamaican Environmental Trust National Awards ceremony. Return flight and three nights' accommodation paid for by the Jamaica Environmental Trust. (Registered 23 December 2003)
- 6-10 November 2003, to Nassau in the Bahamas as a participant in the 8th Annual Caribbean Multi-National Business Conference. Return travel and four nights' accommodation paid for by Carib News publications, New York, USA. (Registered 23 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-12 December 2003, to Stockholm, Sweden and Oslo, Norway, as a guest speaker on electronic democracy at the Cisco Public Services Summit. The event organisers, Cisco, provided travel, hotel accommodation, food and entertainment for conference speakers. (Registered 16 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
- 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)
| - 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)
- 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 12 August 2003)
- 30 November-4 December 2003, to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. The cost of my flights and all hotel accommodation was provided by Flying Lion Ltd. (Local transport and dinners in each of the countries visited was provided by the respective British Embassies.) (Registered 15 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Barrister; practising as from 1 July 2002.
| - Barrister; non-practising.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 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)
| - The Cayo Foundation have made a donation of £8,000 to nine charities of my choice as sponsorship for my growing a beard. (Registered 8 January 2004)
- 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 Tertulias, with contributions from British business. (Registered 3 November 2003)
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- 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)
| - 10-18 May 2003, to Malawi to visit AIDS hospitals and study public health provision. Flights and accommodation provided by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 2 July 2003)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- I act as an unpaid adviser on parliamentary matters to the British Fluoridisation Society.
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8. Land and Property |
- House in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain accompanied by my partner at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 3 November2003)
| - 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain accompanied by my partner at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 3 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27 July-25 August 2003, to Ethiopia, Peru and New Zealand to study and report on women's rights, HIV/AIDs issues, justice systems, health services and the environment, paid for by the Norfolk Fellowships Charitable Trust. (Registered 20 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fees from Mail on Sunday for three articles.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- January-March 2002, a research assistant was provided by Regent's College, London, as part of their internship programme. (Registered 5 August 2002)
| - January-February 2004, researcher provided for my House of Commons office by Forum for the Future, an organisation that organises placements for students studying sustainable development. (Registered 9 January 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman (non-executive) of Psi X pda Ltd; developing, manufacturing and distributing Palm compact comupters based on Psion technology (until November 2003).
- Chairman, non-executive, 3DM Europe Ltd, an AIM-listed company; owners and promoters in Europe of US and other patents relating to plastics.
| - Chairman (non-executive) of Psi X pda Ltd; developing, manufacturing and distributing Palm compact computers based on Psion technology (until November 2003).
- Chairman (non-executive), 3DM Europe Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of 3DM PLC, an AIM-listed company; owners and promoters in Europe of US and other patents relating to plastics.
- Chairman (non-executive), Angel Gate Aviation Ltd.; investment in the aviation industry, particularly in France with the ownership of Air Horizons SAS and Euralair International SAS.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| | - (a) Angel Gate Aviation Limited.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 14-19 October 2003, to Taiwan as a guest of the Taipei Government, who paid for flights, accommodation and internal transport. (Registered 15 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27-30 November 2003, to Co. Clare, Republic of Ireland, to chair presentations at Clare Tourism Conference. Accommodation and meals for my wife and myself provided by Clare County Council and Clare Tourism Council (who also presented me with a small gift of crystal. (Registered 10 December 2003)
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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)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Global Tourism Solutions Ltd.; tourism consultancy.
| - Non-executive Chairman of Longborough Capital PLC; a company involved with the marketing of intellectual property in the US.
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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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 3 January 2003, the Egyptian Government provided my family and me with a single flight from Sharm-el Sheikh to Cairo for security reasons. (Registered 14 January 2003)
- December 2003, while on holiday in Egypt I visited King Abdullah of Jordan for official talks. The King provided the travel arrangements for the visit and a sightseeing tour of Petra for my family who accompanied me on the day. (Registered 16 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 1-12 December 2003,to Jordan, Kuwait and Oman with Conservative Middle East Council to discuss local and regional security, economic and political issues. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 17 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - International and government affairs and parliamentary adviser to AMS Limited; a defence electronics company. (Up to £5,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Self-employed partner in family farming business at Lower Aynho Grounds (see item 8).
| - Self-employed partner in family farming business at Lower Aynho Grounds (see item 8).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 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.
| - I give speeches to the Westminster Circle, a group of business people, who choose to make donations to the Conservative Marginal Seats Fund, to selected constituency associations, including Worthing West, and to charity.
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8. Land and Property |
- Income from house sharing in London and occasional holiday letting of properties in Isle of Wight and Surrey.
| - Income from occasional holiday letting of properties in Isle of Wight and Surrey.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Use for six months of a Powabyke (electric assisted bicycle) provided by The Worthing Herald. (Registered 5 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of Poole Borough Council (no allowances or expenses claimed, but I am provided with a computer, fax machine and mobile phone (I pay for calls).)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - I own a share in a residential property in Dorset for which rental income is received.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Regular articles for the Aberdeen Press and Journal. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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.
| - 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. (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 10-11 December 2003, to Madrid. Travel expenses and one night's accommodation in Madrid paid for by the Fundacion Alternativas, a left of centre Spanish think tank. (Registered 15 December 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)
| - Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their `Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000) (Registered 9July 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Elected 26 November 2003 as a Member of the Northern Ireland Legislative Assembly at Stormont.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 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)
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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)
| - 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- From September 2003 the Liberal Democrat Middle East Research Council has funded a part-time researcher, based in my office.
| - From September 2003 the Liberal Democrat Middle East Council has funded a part-time researcher, based in my office.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Reimbursement by the All-Party British Italian Parliamentary Group, out of funds provided by its sponsors, GKN, of expenses incurred by me, including travel expenses to Italy, in the provision of office facilities (including staff) for servicing the All-Party Group.
| - The Programme Director of the British-Italian Parliamentary Group, whose services are paid for by the British-Italian Parliamentary Group out of funds provided by its sponsors, is based in my office.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 23 May-1June 2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by Government of Syria. (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 25-27 November 2003, to Romania with the All-Party Romania Group for discussions with Ministers and officials. Hospitality and accommodation provided by the Government of Romania. (Registered 3 December 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)
| - 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 14 January 2003)
- 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 |
- Deputy Chairman (non-executive) of Foreign and Colonial Investment Trust PLC.
| - Director (non-executive) of Foreign and Colonial Investment Trust PLC.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 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)
| - 28 February-5 March, fee for participation in a DaimlerChrysler International Board meeting in Mexico from DaimlerChrysler, who also paid travel and accommodation expenses for myself and my wife. (Registered 11 March 2003)
- 4 December 2003, fee for speaking at an A Level Conference, organised by Philip Allan Updates. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 December 2003)
- 4 December 2003, fee for speaking at a dinner for the Royal Bank of Scotland, organised through Jeremy Lee Associates Ltd. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 December 2003)
- Series of programmes for BBC News 24 in the Head to Head series. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 December 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
- Three-bedroomed terraced house in Gateshead, jointly owned with my partner.
| - House in Gateshead, jointly owned with my partner.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 28 September-2 October 2002, to Bahrain as a guest of the Bahraini Government. (Registered 7 November 2002)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- Following my visit to Kuwait in February 2002 I received a watch from the Kuwait Information Office, which I donated to the Royal British Legion. (Registered 7 November 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 11 December 2003, guest of Lord and Lady Ashcroft on their table at Sir Cliff Richard's charity fundraising dinner in aid of "Kids on Court" at Hampton Court Palace. (Registered 17 December 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 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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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Managing director, CPL Enterprises Ltd.; the trading division of Cats' Protection League.
- Director, CPL Nominees; the shareholding operation for the investments of the Cats' Protection League.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Chief Executive, The Cats' Protection League; a registered charity for the welfare of felines.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - My children benefit from a trust established for the benefit of my wife's family.
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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)
- 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)
| - 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)
- Contract with Simon & Schuster for a book on political events since the General Election of 2001, for which I have received £250,000 from the publishers and £200,000 from the Sunday Times. (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 9 October 2003, lecture for Royal Bank of Scotland. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Occasional articles for: The Sunday Mirror (£2,000) (Up to £5,000)
- The London Standard (£3,500) (Up to £5,000)
- The Guardian (£650) (Up to £5,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Programme adviser to the Catholic University of America. (The fee includes the cost of secretarial assistance.)
- 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)
| - Programme adviser to the Catholic University of America. (The fee includes the cost of secretarial assistance.)
- Editor of the House Magazine, in which capacity I chair occasional seminars and conferences.(£25,001-£30,000)
- Regular participant in "Parliamentary Questions" BBC radio programme. I receive a fee of £250 for each appearance. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26-31 October 2002, to Hong Kong as a guest of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, who are paying for my air fares and accommodation. (Registered 1 November 2002)
| - 6-8 December 2003, to Cairo as a guest of the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration who paid my air fares and accommodation. (Registered 11 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Visits to the Stadium of Light as a guest of the Chairman of Sunderland AFC.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 22-26 November 2003, to Washington DC, to discuss nuclear policy issues. Travel and accommodation costs were met by Sovereign Strategy. (Registered 19 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Monthly column for Builder Magazine. (Up to £5,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- £8,000 p.a. from the Engineering Marine Training Authority to part fund researcher.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 11-17 January 2004, to Taiwan, at the invitation of the Taiwan Government to members of the All-Party UK-Taiwan Group to attend a conference in Taipei. The costs were met entirely by the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 23 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27-31 October 2003, to Mexico City as Chairman of the All-Party Latin American Group for the Fourth Latin-American-Europe Conference. Travel and accommodation paid for by Latin/American European Encounters, which receives money from the European Union for the purpose. (Registered 21 December 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Sumac Underwriting Ltd.; insurance and reinsurance.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Adviser to Royal Bank of Scotland Capital Markets. (£20,001-£25,000)
- Parliamentary Consultant to the Chartered Institute of Taxation. (£10,001-£15,000)
| - Parliamentary Consultant to the Chartered Institute of Taxation. (£10,001-£15,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I chair the Associate Parliamentary Group for Sudan. The Group Co-ordinator works from my House of Commons office. His budget, including pay, of £14,000 per annum is paid by a consortium of NGOs, including Christian Aid, Cafod and Oxfam. These groups also paid for the Group's Sudan report.
- Secretarial resources for two other All-Party Groups which I chair on Angola and Young People in Care are provided by British-Angola Forum and Who Cares Trust.
- Secretarial resources for the All-Party Group for Children which I jointly chair are provided by National Children's Bureau with some financial support from NSPCC. The Group's Annual Report is financed by Barnado's.
| - I chair the Associate Parliamentary Group for Sudan. The Group Co-ordinator works from my House of Commons office. Her budget, including pay, of £15,000 per annum is paid by a consortium of NGOs, including Christian Aid, Cafod and Oxfam. These groups also paid for the Group's Sudan report.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fees from the House Magazine for speaking at seminars. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Annual car parking space pass from South West Trains for use within my constituency. (Registered 9 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Solicitor, partner in Russell, Jones and Walker.
| - Solicitor, consultant to Russell, Jones and Walker (from 1 January 2004).
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
- 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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1. Remunerated directorships |
- The Venture Practice Group Ltd. (non-executive); a company providing strategic marketing advice and corporate finance to technology companies.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fees from BBC for documentary and programme appearances. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 30 December 2003-4 January 2004, to Oman as a guest of the Government of Oman. (Registered 5 January 2004)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - Gift of a traditional Omani coffee pot and incense burner from the Government of Oman. (Registered 5 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 2-9 November 2002, to Hong Kong, with the All-Party China Group. Airfares and accommodation paid for by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. (Registered 11 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 10-16 November 2002, to Australia, for visit to 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 21 November 2002)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Provision of premises for surgery for constituents free of charge by the Lodge Lane Credit Union, the Eldonian Trust, St. Michael's and Lark Lane Community Association and the Southern Neighbourhood Council.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Consultant (including on parliamentary and political issues) to NewsMax.com.; a business news service company. Remuneration in the form of shares in the company (Up to £5,000).
- Member of Board of Advisors to Mansat Limited; a telecommunications company.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, 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 14 October 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Consultant to Leslie Wolfson and Co., Solicitors, Glasgow (from 1 November 2001).
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25 September-12 October 2003, to Australia with the All-Party Commons and Lords Rugby Club to participate in the third Parliamentary World Cup tournament, with rugby kit supplied by Nike. Members of the club benefited from sponsorship of £750 from Halewood International towards hotel and travel costs and the balance, which represented the majority of the costs, was paid personally. (Registered 29 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee for talk for Lombard Research on 25 September 2002. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 October 2002)
- 15 October 2002, fee received for talk for Merrill Lynch. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 November 2002)
- 22 October 2002, I gave a talk for the Association of Corporate Treasurers who in return donated a fee of £2,000 to a charity in my constituency. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 October 2002)
- 24 October 2002, fee received for a talk for AXA. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 30 October 2002)
- 11 November 2002, fee received for a talk for HSBC. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2002)
| - 12-13 September 2003, chaired a conference at Gleneagles for JP Morgan, who paid expenses and a fee. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 10 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, 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)
- 26-31 October 2003, to Israel under the auspices of the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel, who met all travel and accommodation expenses. (Registered 10 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 15-20 October 2003, travel and accommodation in Taipei, while on an official visit to Taiwan at the invitation of the President, paid by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 9 January 2004).
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 28 September 2003, to Washington to participate in an aviation conference, organised by the Atlantic Bridge think-tank. Outward flight paid for by Virgin and return flight paid for by US Air. (Registered 27 January 2004)
- 15-17 December 2003, to the United States. Return flight and one night's accommodation paid for by Lord Ashcroft. (Registered 27 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 10-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to take part in the memorial service in Morphou and to visit the Head of State and other party leaders in the Republic of Cyprus. Air fare and accommodation provided by the Morphou Municipality. (Registered 9 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
- 15-17 November 2002, to Madrid. Flights and two nights' accommodation paid for by the Spanish Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq. (Registered 18 November)
- 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)
| - 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)
- 17-20 October 2003, to Canada at the invitation of the Canadian Muslim Congress, who provided hotel accommodation for three nights. (Registered 17 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 26 September 2003, a day's shooting in Bedfordshire as a guest of the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association. (Registered 6 January 2003)
- 5 January 2004, a day's shooting and overnight hotel accommodation in Oxfordshire as a guest of Associated Newspapers Limited. (Registered 6 January 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 20 February 2003, two tickets for the Brit Awards provided by BARD (British Association of Record Distributors). (Registered 26 February 2003)
- 8 January 2004, dinner and overnight stay on board ship provided to my husband and me by Cunard on the occasion of the naming ceremony for the Queen Mary 2. (Registered 12 January 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - I am in receipt of the services of a research assistant from CARE (Christian Action for Research and Education.)
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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)
| - Two courtesy passes for Epsom Racecourse provided by United Racecourses. (Registered 11 April 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - I write a column four times a year for Eagleye, the in-house magazine for Enterprise Inns (£200 for each article). (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 January 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Environmental Director of Vivendi UK; water companies.
| - Chairman, Veolia (formerly Vivendi UK); water companies.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 1 May 2003, presenting 'Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
- 31 August-1 September 2003, speech for AMT SYBEX (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
| - 1 May 2003, presenting `Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
- 31 August-1 September 2003, speech for AMT-SYBEX (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
- 25 September 2003, speech for St James's Place. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
- 15 October 2003, speech for London Brokers Committee. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
- 16 October 2003, speech for Brewin Dolphin Securities. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
- 30 October 2003, speech for Movers and Shakers Property Networking Club. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
- 31 October 2003, speech for R3. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
- 15 November 2003, speech for the Jersey Institute of Directors. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
- 20 November 2003, speech for ISITC Europe. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
- 25 November 2003, speech for Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
- 4 December 2003, speech for Caspian Publishing. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
- 8 December 2003, leading a seminar for AMT-SYBEX. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
- 18 December 2003, speech for Association of Licensed Retailers. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
- From December 2003, 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World. (£90,000-£95,000)
- 12 January 2004, speech for Halifax General Insurance Services. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
- 20 January 2004, speech for the British Council for Offices. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - I occasionally accept hospitality from SKY Sports to attend Chelsea Football Club for some of Chelsea's home matches. (Registered 29 January 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Consort Resources Ltd.; a company which owns and operates gas exploration and production assets and pipeline infrastructure in the North Sea.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) Consort Resources Ltd.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee for consultancy advice to the purchasers of Consort Resources Limited (of which I was formerly a director) during the period from completion of the purchase, 31 October-31 December 2003. (Registered 12 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - South West Trains have provided me with a car park pass for use at all SWT stations. (Registered 12 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of Portsmouth City Council.
| - Councillor and an Executive Member of Portsmouth City Council.
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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).
- Two training talks on NHS issues for Healthgain Solutions. (Up to £5,000)
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3. Clients |
- Of Cohn and Wolfe: training consultancy to Eli Lilley Ltd. for mental health patient groups (see Category 2 above.).
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Interest free loans to constituency party from Professor Frank Harris, my father, of £4,800 total. (Registered 15 November 2002)
- Provision of office rented at reduced - but still market - rate by Wellister Investments.
| - Provision of office rented at reduced - but still market - rate by Wellister Investments.
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6. Overseas visits |
- June 2000, to Israel and West Bank, to visit Israeli and Palestinian politicians and officials. Airfare and five nights' hotel accommodation paid for by Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel. (Registered 15 November 2002)
- September 2001, to Kenya, to visit HIV vaccine research centre. Airfare and three days hotel accommodation paid for by International Aids Vaccine Initiative. (Registered 15 November 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Gift of a print from the Mark Anderson Group by way of thanks for hosting a Cricket Dinner in the House of Commons on 1 November 2002. (Registered 25 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 28 December 2003-3 January 2004, to Taiwan, as a member of a delegation from the British-Taiwan Parliamentary Group, with my wife, as guests of the Taiwan Government. (Registered 5 January 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donation of £11,000 to my constituency party by Strangers Gallery Business Club. (Registered 26 January 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - I have an intern provided by CARE charity (Christian Action for Research and Education) whose subsistence and travel costs I pay.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Lowman Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; agricultural machinery manufacturer and retailer.
| - Lowman Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; agricultural machinery retailer.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee for journalism from News International. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- RouteII (non-executive); IT business.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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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)
| - IncrediBull Ideas Ltd. (non-executive); consultancy company in the fields of public relations and event management. (£5,001-£10,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 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)
| - 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)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council until 5 May 2004 - paid allowances in accordance with published scheme.
| - Member of Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council until 10 June 2004 - paid allowances in accordance with published scheme.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 21-23 April 2002, to Germany, to speak at conference organised by O.D. Partnerships Network. Costs of travel and accommodation, and payment of £500 to research account, paid by O.D. Partnerships Network. (Registered 8 November 2002)
- 21-24 May 2002, to Russia, to speak at conference organised by Russian European Trust. Costs of travel and accommodation paid by Russian European Trust. (Registered 8 November 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fees for various BBC programmes. (Up to £5,000)
- Fees for Mail on Sunday articles. (Up to £5,000)
- Fees for regular sports articles for Daily Telegraph. (£5,001-£10,000)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| | - (b) Henderson TR Pacific.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Councillor, Chesterfield Borough Council.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-19 September 2003, to USA, to study US government, courtesy of the US Government and British-American All-Party Parliamentary Group. (Registered 9 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Helicopter provided by JC Bamford Excavators Ltd., Rocester, Staffordshire, from London to Cardiff on Friday 5 December 2003, Cardiff to Llanelli, Llanelli to Manchester on Saturday 6 December 2003. (Registered 10 December 2003)
- Use of private plane provided by Johann Eliasch, ECJ Investments, London, from Manchester to Edinburgh and Edinburgh to Birmingham on Sunday 7 December 2003. (Registered 10 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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).
| - 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).
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Kaye Enterprises Ltd.; property management.
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8. Land and Property |
- Holiday flat in South coast of England, from which occasional rental income is received.
- Rental income from other students sharing a house which I own in the West Country town/city where my son attends university.
| - Residence in Northern Ireland.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of Academic Board of Cambridge Online Learning.
| - Member of Academic Board of Cambridge Online Learning.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman, Hartington Group; agriculture, horticulture and food industry solutions company.
| - Chairman (non-executive), Hartington Group; agriculture, horticulture and food industry solutions company.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 10-14 September 2003, to Gaborone, Botswana, as the UK representative on AWEPA (Association of Western European Parliamentarians for Southern Africa), to attend their Annual General Meeting and conference on HIV/AIDs in sub Saharan Africa. My fare and accommodation were paid for by AWEPA. (Registered 9 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 11 October 2003, one day's shooting courtesy of Mr Simon Heffer of the Daily Mail. (Registered 8 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 3-4 October 2003, to Nice, France, to attend conference organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, who paid for flights and overnight accommodation. (Registered 8 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Six articles for GQ Magazine. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Book publishing contract Harper Collins. (£30,001-£35,000)
- Speaking engagement for JLA Agency (speech to Broadvision). (Up to £5,000)
- Speaking engagements for Celebrity Speakers Agency (speeches to The Insolvency Lawyers Association and the Aircraft Golfing Society). (Up to £5,000)
- Interview for Channel Nine Australia. (Up to £5,000)
| - Articles for GQ Magazine. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Book publishing contract Harper Collins. (£25,001-£30,000)
- BBC performances (Up to £5,000)
- P1 Developments Management Training (Up to £5,000)
- Association for Landscape Gardeners and Architects. (Up to £5,000)
- Hat Trick Productions Limited television appearances. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Speaking engagement for JLA Agency (UBS private banking). (Up to £5,000)
- Speaking engagements for Celebrity Speakers Agency (Swiss Re Services financial services). (Up to £5,000)
- Speaking engagement for Famous Faces (The Bank of New York). (Up to £5,000)
- Speaking engagement for Paul Bailey Agency (The Property Bankers Association) (Up to £5,000)
- Speaking engagements for Performing Artists (The Royal Automobile Club, The 100 Property Club). (£5,001-£10,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Gifts of a framed painting of the fishing docks, an inscribed watch and a Parker penset presented to me by the British Fishermen's Association representing ex-distant-water trawlermen in Hull. (Registered 25 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 22-29 November 2003, to Botswana at the invitation of the Government of Botswana on an All-Party Parliamentary Botswana Group visit to investigate issues of interest of the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Government of Botswana. (Registered 14 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 2-14 November 2003, to Lesotho and South Africa, part funded by World Vision, partly self-funded. (Registered 8 December 2003)
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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)
| - 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 6 July 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Liberal Democrat Business Forum £8,400, January-February 2002
- C A Church Ltd. of Salisbury, Wiltshire £15,000, July 2002
| - £20,000 for the year 2003-2004 Liberal Democrat Business Forum
- C A Church Ltd. of Salisbury, Wiltshire £15,000, December 2003
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - December 2003, two tickets to the Royal Opera House received from the Board of the Royal Opera House. (Registered 9 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee (Up to £5,000) from BBC for television programme, distributed equally between four charities:
- (i) the Fazakerley Family Support Group
- (ii) Anfield Junior League
- (iii) Walton and Kirkdale Junior League
- (iv) Scotland Road Junior League
- (Registered 15 January 2004)
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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. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 9-15 June 2003, to Israel and Gaza Strip, paid for by Christian Aid. (Registered 9 December 2003)
- 5-10 October 2003, to the Democratic Republic of Congo, paid for by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Registered 9 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 22-28 November 2003, to Botswana as a guest of the Government of Botswana. (Registered 14 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Lectures for the Civil Service College. (Up to £5,000)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- Unremunerated Chairman of the trustees of Joseph Rowntree Social Service Charitable Trust (JRSS Charitable Trust)
| - Unremunerated Chairman of the trustees of Joseph Rowntree Social Service Charitable Trust (JRSS Charitable Trust)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 18-23 January 2004, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority and others to discuss the furthering of the peace process. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 29 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 3 December 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
- Residential property with licence for head of office to occupy in North Walsham, Norfolk.
- Commercial leasehold property (shared freehold ownership) in Diss, Norfolk, from which rental income is received.
| - Commercial leasehold property (shared freehold ownership) in Diss, Norfolk, from which rental income is received.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- Convener (unpaid), Scottish Financial Enterprise Parliamentary Contact Group.
| - Convener (unpaid), Scottish Financial Enterprise Parliamentary Contact Group (resigned, end 2003).
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- N.M. Rothschild Corporate Finance Ltd.; investment banking arm of N.M. Rothschild & Sons Ltd.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I receive ex-gratia legal advice from Martin Howe QC in connection with my duty as Shadow Home Affairs Spokesman.
| - I received ex-gratia legal advice from Martin Howe QC in connection with my previous duties as Shadow Home Affairs Spokesman.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) Options in the Rothschild Continuation Holdings ESOP in connection with my directorship of N.M. Rothschild Corporate Finance Ltd.
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8. Land and Property |
- Commonhold flat in Finchley, London N12, formerly my home, now let to tenants.
| - Commonhold flat in Finchley, London N12, formerly my home.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 8 January 2004, dinner and hospitality on board ship provided to me and a guest by Cunard on the occasion of the naming ceremony for the Queen Mary 2. (Registered 10 January 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- The Fleming Claverhouse Investment Trust PLC; investment in UK equities.
| - JP Morgan Fleming Claverhouse Investment Trust PLC; investment in UK equities.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Occasional hospitality and tickets from Manchester United Football Club. (Registered 18 December 2003)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) JP Morgan Chase; US investment bank.
| - (b) P Morgan Chase; US investment bank.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 11-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to attend the Annual Morphou Rally. Travel and accommodation met by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 8 December 2003)
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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)
| - 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 |
- 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)
| - 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, 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 13 October 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - November 2003 and January 2004, two days' shooting as a guest of Associated Newspapers. (Registered 20 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 10-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to attend the Annual Morphou Rally. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 7 January 2004)
- 25-28 October 2003, to Jerusalem to attend Medbridge Strategy Centre's Peace Conference in Middle East. Return flights from Zurich-Amman, Jordan and accommodation paid for by Medbridge. (Registered 7 January 2004)
- 24-30 November 2003, to USA as a guest of First Group to examine Yellow Bus School transport. Return flights and accommodation paid for by First Group. (Registered 7 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 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)
- 22-28 November 2003, to Botswana, as a guest of the Government of Botswana. (Registered 15 December 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Three months attachment/internship of a television producer from Kyrgyzstan sponsored by BBC World Service, beginning late September 2002.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Monthly column for GQ Magazine, occasionally related to parliamentary affairs (from December 2001). (£10,001-£15,000)
- Adviser to AM Conseil; an industrial consultancy on strategic development, including internal and external communication and change management issues. Does not include parliamentary or public affairs services (from 1 November 2002).
- Occasional contributor to Daily Mirror. (Up to £5,000)
- Occasional contributor to Financial Times. (Up to £5,000)
- 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).
- 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)
| - Monthly column for GQ Magazine, occasionally related to parliamentary affairs. (£10,001-£15,000)
- Adviser to AM Conseil; an industrial consultancy on strategic development, including internal and external communication and change management issues. Does not include parliamentary or public affairs services.
- Fees for speeches: Oxford University Economics Programme 27 March 2003 (Registered 17 April 2003), Banctec 3 June 2003 (Registered 13 August 2003), United Financial Group (for speaking at a debate) 26 June 2003 (Registered 13 August 2003), the Weber Shandwick Business Breakfast 9 September 2003 (Registered 24 November 2003), the NW Business Convention 26 September 2003 (Registered 24 November 2003), the St Helen's Chamber of Commerce 7 November 2003 (Registered 24 November 2003).
- 16 September 2003, to France to speak at KPMG EMA Partners Conference. Travel, accommodation and fee paid by organisers. (Registered 24 November 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.
| - Hosting of constituency website by 4D Media.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- From July 2002, initial design and hosting of constituency website by 4D Media. (Registered 5 November 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
- 12-13 October 2002, to Russia, to speak at Conference on Russia and Europe. Travel and accommodation paid for by the conference organisers. (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)
| - 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)
- 17 December 2003, to Dubai to speak for the Institute of Science and Technology. Travel and accommodation paid by organisers. (Registered 13 January 2004)
- 9-10 January 2004, to Berlin to speak at the International Bertelsmann Forum. Travel and accommodation paid by organisers. (Registered 13 January 2004)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Abraxas Communications Ltd; a family business concerned with interpretation, translation, microphone hire, sound systems and conference and meetings organisation.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 4-12 November 2003, to Kazakhstan. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Kazakhstan, the Consolidated Construction Company and BG Group. (Registered 17 December 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman (non-executive director of Advanced Visual Technology Ltd; company supplying software to retailers.
| - Chairman and non-executive director of Advanced Visual Technology Ltd; company supplying software to retailers.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) Bank Machine (Holdings) Ltd.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- With effect from 1 April 2002, an annual donation is made to my Constituency Labour Party by my former employers, Thompsons Solicitors, whose head office is in London.
| - With effect from 1 April 2002, an annual donation is made to my Constituency Labour Party by my former employers, Thompsons Solicitors.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Milnbank Housing Association provide me with the use of a room for surgeries once a month.
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8. Land and Property |
- My wife and I own a small flat in London which is let for rent. Donations are made to charities for the homeless.
| - My wife and I own a small flat in London which is not let for rent.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Benfield Group Limited, from 2 May 2002, and its subsidiary Benfield Holdings Limited (formerly Benfield Group PLC) (non-executive) from 1 November 1999; reinsurance brokerage.
- Performing Business Ltd. (non-executive chairman); internal corporate communications, from August 2002.
- Jubilee Investment Trust PLC (non-executive chairman), from October 2002; an investment trust.
| - Benfield Group Limited, from 2 May 2002, and its subsidiary Benfield Holdings Limited (formerly Benfield Group PLC) (non-executive) from 1 November 1999, (non-executive deputy chairman from March 2003); reinsurance brokerage.
- Jubilee Investment Trust PLC (non-executive chairman) from October 2002; an investment trust.
- Globalink International Ltd. (non-executive chairman from January 2004); provider of telecommunications services.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| | - (b) Prestbury Holdings PLC.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman (non-executive), The Football League.
| - Chairman, The Football League.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
- Member of the Police Board for Northern Ireland.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Non-practising Advocate; member of Faculty of Advocates, Edinburgh.
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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.
| - 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.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - Non-practising Advocate; member of Faculty of Advocates, Edinburgh (unpaid).
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6. Overseas visits |
- October 2002, to Azerbaijan. Travel and three nights' accommodation paid for by the Azerbaijan Government. (Registered 22 November 2002)
- 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)
| - 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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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| | - (b) Planet Organic (organic food retailing).
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 4-8 January 2004, to Iraq on fact-finding visit. Travel and visa costs were met by the Hart Group, London. (Registered 14 January 2004)
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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)
| - Fees for articles for The Times. (Up to £5,000)
- Fees for articles for The Guardian. (Up to £5,000)
- Fee for article for News of the World. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
- 23-31 July 2002, to New Zealand, paid for by New Zealand Local Government Association. (Registered 3 November 2002)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Lazard Brothers & Co. Limited (until 31 October 2002).
- Lazard Poland Limited (until 31 August 2002).
- Financial Dynamics Holdings Limited (subsidiary of Cordiant) (corporate and business communications) (retiring on 31 December 2002).
- Financial Dynamics Limited (retiring on 31 December 2002).
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) An investment is an unquoted property investment vehicle - DV3 Limited.
| - (b) An investment in an unquoted property investment vehicle - DV3 Limited.
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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)
| - 31 May-4 June 2003, to Chicago to examine cancer care in the USA, coinciding with a meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncologists. Travel and accommodation expenses met by Avenis (drug company). (Registered 5 June 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - My London residence is shared with another Member who pays a proportion of the mortgage and other costs.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27-31 December 2003, to Nairobi, Kenya, to look at education in developing countries, paid for by Hotcourses, an educational publishing company. (Registered 22 January 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
- Rental income from a property near Oundle.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 6 July 2003, lunch and tickets for the Centre Court for two people for the Wimbledon Men's final, at the invitation of Imperial Tobacco Ltd. (Registered 18 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 22-29 November 2003, to Botswana at the invitation of the Government of Botswana on an All-Party Parliamentary Botswana Group visit to investigate issues of interest to the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Government of Botswana. (Registered 18 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fortnightly column in the Sunderland Echo, who pay me £1,000 pa. (Up to £5,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Office accommodation and car parking provided by Sheffield City Council at an annual charge of £2000 toward rent and rates.
| - Office accommodation and car parking provided by Sheffield City Council at an annual charge of £2000 toward rent and rates.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27 December 2003-3 January 2004, to Taiwan accompanied by my partner. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 12 January 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Rental income received from a flat in Kennington.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Surgeon Commander Royal Naval Reserve.
| - Surgeon Commander Royal Naval Reserve, in which capacity I was on active service in Iraq, 15 September-17 November 2003.
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Joint owner, with my wife, of land, agricultural buildings and stables in Wiltshire, for which rental income is received.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Advisor to Lazard, Investment Bank.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) Federal National Mortgage Association; consumer credit, housing finance
- (b) IBM; computers, systems consultancy
- (b) Medtronic; medical supplies
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Parliamentary Adviser to the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, of which I am a Fellow (from April 2000). (£5,001-£10,000)
| - Parliamentary Adviser to the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, of which I am a Fellow. (£5,001-£10,000)
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8. Land and Property |
- Flat in London, from which rental income is received.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Printing of my annual MP's report by Denplan.
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Flat in Kennington, for which I sometimes receive rental income.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 22-29 November 2003, to Botswana at the invitation of the Government of Botswana on an All-Party Parliamentary Botswana Group visit to investigate issues of interest to the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Government of Botswana. (Registered 17 December 2003)
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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)
| - 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 July 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fees for articles for:
- Heartland Magazine (Up to £5,000)
- Associated Newspapers (Up to £5,000)
| - Fees for articles for the Spectator Magazine (Up to £5,000)
- Fee for appearance as `Parliamentary Doctor' on BBC Daily Politics Programme. (Up to £5,000)
- I receive payments from Rt Hon William Hague MP for assistance with his non-parliamentary speeches and articles in my capacity as his former speechwriter.
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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 £3000 a year, in exchange for occasional discussions on political issues relating to the life science. (Up to £5,000)
| - 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 life sciences. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 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, flight from Battersea to Farnborough in a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms. (Registered 15 December 2002)
- 7 December 2003, shared flight from Manchester to Edinburgh in aeroplane provided by ECJ Investments Ltd. (Registered 14 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 24 April 2003, return flight from Manchester to Munich paid for by Molkerei Alois Müller GmbH & co. (Registered 28 April 2003)
| - 24 April 2003, return flight from Manchester to Munich paid for by Molkerei Alois Mu-ller GmbH & co. (Registered 28 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Season tickets and hospitality at Burnley Football Club home games provided by Burnley FC.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Calor Gas funded the production and distribution of my 2003 official Christmas card. (Registered 10 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 3 September 2003, speech at Deutsche Bank Dinner, London. (Up to £5,00) (Registered 9 September 2003)
- Speaking engagements booked through Parliament Communications Speaking Agency
- Speaking engagements booked through the London Speaker Bureau
- 16 July 2003, speech at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Dinner, London (Up to £5,000), booked through JLA Speaking Agency. (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 25 September 2003, article for The Guardian. (Up to£5,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
| - 3 September 2003, speech at Deutsche Bank Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 September 2003)
- Speaking engagements booked through Parliament Communications Speaking Agency:
- Speaking engagements booked through the London Speaker Bureau:
- Speaking engagements booked through the Speakers Corner Agency:
- 20 November 2003, speaker at Sparkle Ball. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 27 November 2003, speaker at BAFTA Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through JLA Speaking Agency:
- 16 July 2003, speech at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 25 November 2003, speaker at Haymarket PR Week Forum Dinner, Oxford. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 25 September 2003, article for The Guardian. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2003)
- September-November 2003, participant, BBC `This Week' weekly series (for BBC1). (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 27 November 2003, speaker at the Society of Financial Advisers' Annual Conference, Birmingham. Fee paid by the Chartered Insurance Institute. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 8 December 2003, speaker @CxO Conference, Muscat, Oman. Booked through Intevents agency (Up to £5,000) plus return flight and one night's accommodation. (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 22 December 2003, reviewer on Test the Nation. Fee paid by Talent TV. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 21 and 28 December 2003 and 4 January 2004, three articles for the Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- January 2004 onwards, regular contributor to the New Statesman. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 16 January 2004, participant as Simon Mayo Show Film Reviewer (for BBC Radio 5 Live). (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- Sky News occasional contributor as newspaper reviewer. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- May-June 2003, free Executive Medical Screen, Cromwell Hospital, London. (Registered 8 July 2003)
| - May-June 2003, free Executive Medical Screen, Cromwell Hospital, London. (Registered 8 July 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Newidiem; economics consultancy.
- IE Ideas Ltd.; creative consultancy.
| - Newidiem; economics consultancy (currently unremunerated).
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 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)
- 18-23 January 2004, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority and others to discuss the furthering of the peace process. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 23 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Consultancy fee from Randalls of Uxbridge Ltd (1984) Retirement Benefit Scheme.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Articles for The Business newspaper. (Up to £5,000)
- Speech to business course at Templeton College, Oxford. (Up to £5,000)
- 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)
- 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)
| - 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)
- 27 November 2003, fee, travel, and accommodation for speech to Freight Forwarders Conference on the Euro in Amsterdam. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 1 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 14-22 November 2003, to China as part of a delegation to discuss human rights issues, paid for by the Bible Society. (Registered 17 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 23 September-2 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, 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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8. Land and Property |
- Farm in Leicestershire, from which rental income is received.
| - Farm in Leicestershire, from which income is received.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- Football Investors Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Coventry Football Club Holdings Ltd.
- 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.
| - Football Investors Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Coventry Football Club Holdings Ltd (resigned 19 December 2003).
- 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 (resigned 30 December 2003).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of Castlereagh Borough Council.
| - Member of Castlereagh Borough Council and remunerated chairman of a spending committee.
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8. Land and Property |
- I own my constituency office in Belfast.
| - I own one of my constituency offices in Belfast.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (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) De Le Rue PLC
| - (b) J.P. Morgan Fleming Elect PLC
- (b) De La Rue PLC
- (b) Hanson PLC
- (b) ICAP PLC
- (b) J Sainsbury PLC
- (b) BP
- (b) Marks and Spencer
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27 September-1 October 2003, to Kuwait, including flights, all meals, hospitality and accommodation, paid for by Arab Orient Group. (Registered 3 December 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 (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 2002-June 2003, I have received hospitality from Associated Newspapers Limited at Scottish football matches. (Registered 13 March 2003)
| - June 2003-June 2004, I receive hospitality from Associated Newspapers Limited at Scottish football matches. (Registered 10 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Consultant (strategic adviser) to Proquote Ltd from January-November 2003. (Registered 26 September 2003)
| - Consultant (strategic adviser) to Proquote Ltd from January-November 2002. (Registered 26 September 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 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)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 17-19 December 2003, to Cairo, Egypt, to attend the 4th General Assembly of the World Scout Parliamentary Union in my capacity as Secretary of the All-Party Parliamentary Scout Group and with the support of The (UK) Scout Association. Air travel to and from Egypt was paid by The (UK) Scout Association. Accommodation and hospitality costs in Cairo were met by the Egyptian People's Assembly. (Registered 5 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Weekly column in the News of the World. (£10,001-£15,000)
- 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Gift of set of two entry badges from Scottish Racing valid during 2004 (not available on open market but nominal value of £800 per badge). (Registered 29 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - 7 November 2003, honorarium for speech to Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs (DAWN) conference in London. I have donated the amount, less tax, to Diabetes UK. (Registered 3 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of Lloyd's (resigned 31 December 1996).
- Accounts in run-off: Marine and Non-Marine.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 13-18 October 2002, to Denver and Atlanta, USA, on behalf of and paid for by The English Manner Ltd. (Registered 1 November 2002)
| - 20-29 April 2003, to Washington DC on behalf of and paid for by The English Manner Ltd. (Registered 2 January 2004)
- 20-30 September 2003, to USA on behalf of and paid for by The English Manner Ltd. (Registered 23 January 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman and Director of Networking for Industry, a not for profit company limited by guarantee. Provides a small amount of administrative support.
| - Chairman and Director of Networking for Industry, a not for profit company limited by guarantee. Provides some administrative support.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Academic adviser to Arcadia University.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- DMATEK Limited (non-executive); electronic surveillance equipment.
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8. Land and Property |
- I owned a home in Wordsley in which my grandmother lived, which was sold in July 2002.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fortnightly column in the online Guardian Unlimited website. (Up to £5,000)
- Monthly column for Decanter Magazine.
- Fee for article for the Daily Mail (unpublished). (Up to £5,000). (Registered 11 September 2003)
| - Monthly column for Decanter Magazine.
- Fees for articles for the Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000).
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 1 July 2003, to Wimbledon Championships, as a guest of the Lawn Tennis Association. (Registered 18 December 2003)
- 4 December 2003, to Honda Challenge Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall, as a guest of the Lawn Tennis Association. (Registered 18 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 9-12 September 2003, to Gibraltar for National Day celebrations, paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 9 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Income from publication of novel, "The Devil's Tune".
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 22-29 November 2003, to Botswana to investigate issues of interest to the UK in Botswana and surrounding countries. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Government of Botswana. (Registered 17 December 2003).
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 2-6 January 2004, to Damascus, to visit politicians in Syria, with all expenses paid for by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 7 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Public affairs, parliamentary and legal adviser to the Board of Airlines of Great Britain (involves regular travel on a number of airlines in connection with airline work in UK and Europe; occasional free air travel for immediate family in UK and Europe). Fees for parliamentary advice, (£5,001-£10,000) as part of a wider agreement, and funding of part-time research help.
- Barrister at Law.
- Underwriting Member of Lloyd's (resigned 31 December 1999).
- I write lines in the marine, non-marine, aviation and motor markets.
| - Public affairs, parliamentary and legal adviser to the Board of Airlines of Great Britain (involves regular travel on a number of airlines in connection with airline work in UK and Europe; occasional free air travel for immediate family in UK and Europe). Fees for parliamentary advice, (£5,001-£10,000) as part of a wider agreement.
- Barrister at Law (non-practising).
- Former Underwriting Member of Lloyd's (resigned 31 December 1999).
- One syndicate in one MAPA.
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8. Land and Property |
- Parts of my property in Totnes, Devon, are let from time to time.
| - Parts of my property near California Cross, South Devon, are let from time to time.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| | - (b) Unilever
- (b) Glaxo Smith Klein
- (b) Shell
- (b) Land Securities
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 11-17 January 2004, to Taiwan to attend South Ayrshire/Pacific Security Conference. Travel and accommodation costs met by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 20 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 4-12 November 2003, to Kazakhstan. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Kazakhstan, the Consolidated Construction Company and BG Group. (Registered 17 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 6-7 December 2003, to Bangkok, Thailand, to present a paper on the Role of the Medical Parliamentarian at the 5th International Medical Parliamentarians Conference on Family Health. Travel and subsistence were provided by the International Medical Parliamentarians Organisation. (Registered 17 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 28 October-4 November 2003, to North Korea, partially paid for by a number of UK Churches. (Registered 3 December 2003)
- 10-15 January 2004, to Israel and the Palestinian Authority as guests of the Government of Israel and Conservative Friends of Israel. (Registered 19 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| - Major, Territorial Army, in which capacity I was on active service in Iraq 18 June 2003-3 December 2003.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - SW Trains car park pass valid for all their stations. (Registered 15 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 16-19 November 2003, to Abu Dhabi as a guest of the Government of the United Arab Emirates. (Registered 18 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-30 May 2003, to United States with UK Nirex Ltd, to review progress of nuclear decommissioning activities and meet with industry representatives, elected representatives and community groups, and US Department of Environment officials and Ministers. Travel and accommodation costs were met by UK Nirex Ltd. (Registered 30 January 2004)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 3 December 2003, a day's shooting as guest of the Tobacco Manufacturers Association. (Registered 5 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-17 July 2003, to the Amazon, costs paid for by Imerys to visit their china clay operation. (Registered 22 December 2003)
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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 Tilbury 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fortnightly article for 'Y Cymro'. (Up to £5,000)
| - Fortnightly article for `Y Cymro'. (Up to £5,000)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Chairman, Fitness Industry Association Limited.
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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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Consultant to Wedgewood Travel. This consultancy is mainly associated with my previous commercial background in the hospitality industry, and I occasionally sponsor functions in the House of Commons. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Three nights' hospitality at the Grand Hotel, Brighton, from the owner of the hotel, a fellow Master Innholder of the Worshipful Company of Innholders. (Registered 19 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 15-16 May 2003, to Zurich, paid for by the Foundation pour la Formation Hotelie"re, a Swiss charity, of which I am an unremunerated member of the governing council, which specialises in providing training the hospitality industry of former Eastern Bloc countries. (Registered 9 February 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 26 December 2003-1 January 2004, to Charleston, South Carolina, USA, to attend Renaissance Weekend. Accommodation paid for by the Renaissance Foundation. (Registered 29 January 2004)
- 26-27 January 2004, to Madrid, Spain, to attend conference on the victims of terrorism. Travel and accommodation paid for by La Fundación Victamas del Terrismo. (Registered 29 January 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I receive the services of an intern from CARE (Christian Action, Research and Education) four days a week. (Registered 8 July 2002)
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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. (Registered 7 November 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - From time to time I am invited by Leicester City Football Club to attend matches at Filbert Street. (Registered 11 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Underwriting Member of Lloyd's.
- All categories: in run-off.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Chairman-Nominate of a company (not yet formed or named) in the field of alternative energy.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 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 (in Exile). (Registered 14 October 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fortnightly column for the Guardian Sport. (Up to £5,000)
| - Fortnightly column for the Guardian Sport (from January 2003 to December 2003). (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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) |
| | - 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 September 2003, two complimentary tickets to the Mercury Music Prize from the British Phonographic Institute. (Registered 22 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-30 May 2003, to Tennessee, USA, to view the decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Flights and accommodation paid for by Nirex. (Registered 22 January 2004)
- 6-10 October 2003, to Taiwan as a guest of the Government of Taiwan. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 22 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-19 September 2003, to United States of America as part of a delegation from the British American Parliamentary Group, partly funded by the Group and partly by the US State Department through their International Visitors Programme. (Registered 16 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 25 September 2003, I was a guest at the MOBO awards held at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets for the evening and dinner were provided by Mr Colin Reid of Leroy Reid and Co. (Registered 4 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 5-7 November 2002, to Israel to attend the Telecoms 2002 Convention. Air travel and hotel costs were met by the Government of Israel. (Registered 19 November 2002)
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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)
| - 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 Nestle UK Ltd (Croydon). (Registered 17 February 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from Channel 4 for five appearances on 'Countdown' television programme. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 December 2002)
| - Fee from Channel 4 for five appearances on `Countdown' television programme. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 December 2002)
- 5 December 2003, fee for talk given to the CBI in Manchester. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Donation to `Life' made by staff at Somerfield Hospital, Maidstone, in consideration of speeches and presentations given by me. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 15 December 2003)
- Gift of an oil painting by Olwen Tarrant on the occasion of my opening an exhibition for the Royal Society of Oil Painters. (Registered 18 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Provision of advice on parliamentary affairs to Commerzbank. (Up to £5,000)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- To comply with the Ministerial Code, my financial interests and those of my wife are in a blind trust, the details of which have been laid in the House.
| - My financial interests and those of my wife are in a blind trust, the details of which have been laid in the House.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, 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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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Core Technical Services, Aberdeen (non-executive).
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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 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.
| - Cottage Industry Productions Limited; specialising in television production and consultancy.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Fair Play Productions Ltd. (not currently trading).
- (a) Fair Play Television Ltd. (not currently trading)
- (a) Cottage Industry Productions Limited.
| - (a) Cottage Industry Productions Limited.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Occasional articles for the Financial Times.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
| - 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)
| - Fees for appearing on BBC radio and television programmes. (Up to £5,000)
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