This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 31 January 2004 and 21 May 2004, in alphabetical order by MP.
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- Arcadia Lectures in 2003 for School of Oriental and African Studies, London (Up to £5,000)
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- 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)
| - 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)
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- 20 February 2003, I attended the Brit Awards, accompanied by my wife, as the guests of the British Phonographic Institute. (Registered 21 February 2003)
| - 17 February 2004, I attended the Brit Awards, accompanied by my wife, as guests of British Music Rights. (Registered 18 February 2004)
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- 26 November-1 December 2002, to Ottawa, Canada, to give the keynote address at an event on edemocracy organised as part of the Crossing Boundaries programme and to hold a series of meetings on edemocracy with Canadian NGOs, Parliamentarians and civil servants. Flights to Ottawa and hotel bills paid for by the Centre for Collaborative Government, a Canadian thinktank which organised the conference. (Registered 11 March 2003)
- 11-13 March 2003, to Athens, Greece, as keynote speaker to a conference on the future of the Parthenon sculptures organised by Hazlis and Rivas, the organisers of the Economist Conferences for Greece. I was provided with economy class return flight to Athens and hotel accommodation by the organisers of the conference, which had a number of sponsors including Ernst and Young and the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. (Registered 16 April 2003)
- 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)
| - 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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| | - 7-19 December 2003, to Cairo, Egypt, to take part in the 4th General Assembly of the World Scout Parliamentary Union in my capacity as Joint Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Scout Group. The Scout Association met the cost of the air fares and the accommodation was paid for by the Egyptian People's Assembly. (Registered 22 March 2004)
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- 13-20 February 2003, to Beijing, China. The cost of my flights were met by the Conservative Party and all hotel accommodation was provided courtesy of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 6 May 2003)
- 3-7 March 2003, to the Sudan and Kenya on a fact-finding tour of East Africa. The costs of my flights and all hotel accommodation were paid for by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 10 March 2003)
- 30 June-2 July 2003, visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Fare paid by Conservative Central Office, hotel accommodation by Government of Israel. (Registered 8 July 2003)
| - 30 June-2 July 2003, visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Fare paid by Conservative Central Office, hotel accommodation by Government of Israel. (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 13-19 February 2004, to Afghanistan, Georgia and Turkey. The cost of my flights and one night's hotel accommodation in Istanbul was provided by Flying Lion Ltd. Other accommodation, local transport and dinners were provided by the respective British Embassies. (Registered 23 February 2004)
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| | - 8-10 April 2004, to Turkey, to visit Gallipoli WWI monuments and war graves, and other historic sites in the Cannakale region, Dardanelles, as guest of AK Party, including two nights' accommodation in party's guest house and travel from Istanbul to Cannakale. The visit followed Council of Europe meetings in Istanbul. (Registered 12 May 2004)
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- 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain accompanied by my partner at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 3 November 2003)
| - 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain accompanied by my partner at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 3 November2003)
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| | - Invicta Africa Limited (non-executive); providing venture capital for investment in Africa, initially in Somaliland.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Lecture fee from Memorial University Newfoundland. (Registered 17 May 2004)
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- 14-19 January 2003, to Israel and Palestine, sponsored by Christian Aid. (Registered 13 January 2003)
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| | - 8-13 March 2004, to Moscow and Ekaterinburg with the All-Party British-Russian Parliamentary Group. Hotels, hospitality and internal transport paid for by Novosti Russia News Agency (flights London to Moscow return paid for by Foreign and Commonwealth Office). (Registered 14 May 2004)
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| | - 20-27 March 2004, to India to attend a conference organised by the World Health Organisation and the Stop TB Partnership, to visit DFID projects including hospitals, clinics and microfinance projects. Flights and accommodation paid by Results UK. (Registered 1 April 2004)
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- Kent and Essex Wind Energy Limited (non-executive).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee for research project on economic, industrial and welfare policies in the UK, on behalf of the MHC Benevolent Trust. (Up to £5,000)
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| | - 15-21 March 2004, in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development I visited Israel and the Occupied Territories. The visit was sponsored by Christian Aid. (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 4-10 February 2004, to Zimbabwe, in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, sponsored by the Zimbabwe Democracy Trust. (Registered 17 May 2004)
- 19-26 April 2004, to Thai-Burmese border, sponsored by Christian Solidarity World Wide. (Registered 17 May 2004)
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- 6-14 October 2002, to New York and Los Angeles in the United States with Commons and Lords Rugby team. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was also received from Halewood International, Chase de Vere, Halcrow, GEM Construction, Volt Europe, GlaxoSmithKline. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 4 December 2002)
| - 13-16 February 2004, to Saudi Arabia, at the invitation of the Advisory Council of Saudi Arabia, who provided flights, accommodation and meals, and arrangements made by the Council for Arab-British Understanding. (Registered 20 April 2004)
- 4-7 April 2004, to Qatar, to attend the Conference on Democracy and Free Trade, with flights, accommodation and meals provided by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 20 April 2004)
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- 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)
- May 2003, my wife and a family group visited Bermuda on a private holiday for a week in late May. During her stay in Bermuda my wife addressed the Bermuda Bar Association in her professional capacity and the Association met the cost of her flight. All other travel and flight costs were met by my wife together with all other expenses, including payment for their accommodation at Government House at the standard rate fixed by the Bermudan Government. (Registered 23 May 2003)
| - May 2003, my wife and a family group visited Bermuda on a private holiday for a week in late May. During her stay in Bermuda my wife addressed the Bermuda Bar Association in her professional capacity and the Association met the cost of her flight. All other travel and flight costs were met by my wife together with all other expenses, including payment for their accommodation at Government House at the standard rate fixed by the Bermudan Government. (Registered 23 May 2003)
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- 27-29 August 2002, to Stavanger, Norway, to view Offshore Northern Seas exhibition and gas terminal, with All-Party Group for British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry, paid for by UK Offshore Operators Association, Statoil and Chevron Texaco. (Registered 17 December 2002)
- 19-23 January 2003, to Egypt to study offshore natural gas production and supply, meet with Energy Minister, officials and industry leaders, paid for by BG Group PLC. (Registered 6 February 2003)
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| | - 14-16 February 2004, to Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security, economic and political issues with the Shura Council, and other personalities. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of Saudi Arabia. (Registered 24 February 2004)
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| | - 14-19 April 2004, to Pakistan, to visit community projects and a dairy farming scheme, organised and paid for by Nestle, Pakistan in conjunction with the All Pakistan Women's Association. (Registered 13 May 2004)
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- Self-employed partner in family farming business at Lower Aynho Grounds (see item 8).
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 26-30 March 2004, to Israel and the Occupied Territories, on fact-finding visit. Flights between London and Tel Aviv and hotel accommodation in Jerusalem funded by Friends of Israel. (Registered 18 April 2004)
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- 14-16 April 2003, to Doha, Qatar, to attend Qatar Conference on Democracy and Free Trade. Travel and accommodation met by Government of Qatar. (Registered 1 May 2003)
- 23-27 May 2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by Government of Syria. (Registered 4 June 2003)
| - 23-27 May 2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by Government of Syria. (Registered 4 June 2003)
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- Weekly column in the South Wales Echo. (Up to £5,000)
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- December 2002, I received an upgrade to business class on British Airways flights to and from Boston whilst attending a seminar for new Congressmen on behalf of the British American Parliamentary Group. (Registered 9May 2003)
| - 14 February 2004, match tickets and hospitality for myself and a guest at the Wales vs Scotland Six Nations rugby match, courtesy of S4C. (Registered 8 March 2004)
- 7 March 2004, match tickets and hospitality for myself and a guest at the Wales vs France Six Nations rugby match, courtesy of Western Power Distribution. (Registered 8 Match 2004)
- Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group 'MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Greg Knight MP, Pete Wishart MP and Ian Cawsey MP.
- 17 February 2004, guest of British Phonographic Institute at the Brit Awards. (Registered 31 March 2004)
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- 24-26 October 2002, to Albania in my capacity as an unpaid member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project (EWPPP). (Registered 8 January 2003)
| - 6-8 February 2004, to Podgorica, Montenegro, arranged and funded by the East West Parliamentary Practice Project (EWPPP) to discuss parliamentary democracy with Montenegrin politicians. Travel and accommodation provided by EWPPP. (Registered 13 May 2004)
- 1-7 March 2004, to New Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai, India, to meet with government ministers, officials, organisations and businesses to discuss trade and investment issues. Visit arranged by Liberal Democrat Friends of India and funded by the Indian High Commission. (Registered 13 May 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 1 and 7 March 2004, upgrade from World Traveller Plus to Business Class by British Airways on both outward and return flights to India. (Registered 13 May 2004)
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- 12-24 March 2003, to Madrid, Spain, with the Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group. Travel expenses to Madrid paid for from Group funds provided by the Group's declared sponsor TUI UK Ltd. (Thomson Holidays). Expenses whilst in Madrid paid for by the Congreso de los Diputados, whose guests we were. (Registered 31 March 2003)
- 30 June-4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 14 July 2003)
| - 30 June-4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 14 July 2003)
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- 15-18 October 2002, to Cyprus to discuss initiatives to re-unify the island and EU accession issues. Expenses met by Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives. (Registered 31 October 2002)
| - 5-7 April 2004, to Doha, Qatar, to attend conference on Democracy and Free Trade in the Arab World, organised and funded by Government of Qatar. (Registered 14 April 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their `Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000) (Registered 9July 2003)
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- Fees for speeches at seminars organised by the Policy Review organisation. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 29 April-4 May 2004, to Qatar as guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 4 May 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 21 March 2003, upgrade to Business Class for my wife and me on flights to and from Paris by British Midland International. (Registered 16 April 2003)
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- 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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- 26-29 January 2003, during a four-day visit to Pakistan and Kashmir under the auspices of the Liberal Democrat Friends of Kashmir, the Pakistan Army and Airforce supplied car and helicopter transport from Islamabad to Chotaki, Kashmir. My accommodation and meals were provided by the Pakistan Government. (My airfare was paid for by the Parliamentary Office of the Liberal Democrats.) (Registered 3 February 2003)
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- Consultant to Carlton Communications PLC, providing advice on press and investor issues. (£20,001-£25,000)
| - Consultant to Carlton Communications PLC, providing advice on press and investor issues (until 31 May 2004). (£20,001-£25,000)
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| | - 22-28 November 2003, to Botswana with a parliamentary delegation at the invitation of the Botswana Government, who paid my expenses. (Registered 12 February 2004)
- 11-17 January 2004, to Taiwan with a parliamentary delegation at the invitation of the Taiwanese Government, who paid my expenses. (Registered 12 February 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 26 January 2004, fee for a speech at the annual lunch of the Northern Housing Consortium. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 February 2004)
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- 13-21 February 2003, to the Falkland Islands with the All-Party Parliamentary Falklands Group, to meet His Excellency the Governor, the Commander of British Forces, Government and Council officials, members of the Chamber of Commerce and local people. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality were provided by the Falkland Islands Government. (Registered 25 February 2003)
| - 17-21 February 2004, to Columbus, Ohio, USA, to visit someone on death row. Flights and accommodation met by Amnesty International. (Registered 26 February 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group 'MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Kevin Brennan MP, Pete Wishart MP and Greg Knight MP.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 8 January 2004, dinner and overnight stay on board ship provided to my wife and me by Cunard on the occasion of the naming ceremony for the Queen Mary 2. (Registered 23 February 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-11 May 2003, to Portugal, accompanied by my wife, to speak at the Spring Convention of the Road Haulage Association, who met all the costs of the visit. (Registered 13 May 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member of FITCH International Advisory Committee; an international rating agency.
- 4 December 2002, fee for speaking to A-Level Economics Conference organised by Philip Allan Updates (Up to £5,000). (Registered 10 December 2002)
- 28 February-5 March, fee for participation in a DaimlerChrysler International Board meeting in Mexico from DaimlerChrysler, who also paid travel and accommodation expenses for myself and my wife. (Registered 11 March 2003)
- 27-30 March, fee for speaking at a conference in Aix-les-Bains, France, from the Association of British Tour Operators, who also paid for travel and accommodation expenses for me and my wife. (Registered 2 April 2003)
- 10 June 2003, fee for speaking and presenting awards at the Butterworths Tolly Tax Awards 2003, in London, organised by The Right Address Ltd. (£5001-£10,000) (Registered 19 June 2003)
| - 10 June 2003, fee for speaking and presenting awards at the Butterworths Tolly Tax Awards 2003, in London, organised by The Right Address Ltd. (£5001-£10,000) (Registered 19 June 2003)
- 23 January 2004, fee for speaking at a conference for Zurich Financial Services in London, organised by Julie Bushell Associates. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 3 March 2004)
- 2 March 2004, fee for speaking and presenting awards at the Standard & Poor's Fund Awards in London, organised by the London Speakers Bureau. (Up to-£5,000) (Registered 3 March 2004)
- 5 March 2004, fee for participating in a panel discussion at an event for Edengene in London, organised by Speakers UK. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 March 2004)
- Programmes on jazz for BBC Radio 4. (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 21 April 2004, fee for speaking at an event for Hammonds Solicitors in London, organised by European Speakers Bureau. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 April 2004)
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- 10-17 February 2003, to Russia to take part in a seminar; travel and accommodation paid for by the Moscow School of Political Studies. (Registered 19 February 2003)
- 15-18 May 2003, to Versailles, France, to attend a Bilderberg Conference. I paid for my own air fare; the hotel accommodation for three nights was paid for by the organisers. (Registered 21 May 2003)
| - 22-27 April 2004, to Beijing, to participate in a DaimlerChrysler International Advisory Board meeting. Fee and travel and accommodation expenses for my wife and me paid by DaimlerChrysler. (Registered 5 May 2004)
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- 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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| | - 29 April-4 May 2004, to Doha, Qatar, as a guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 12 May 2004)
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- 14-25 February 2003, to Iraqi Kurdistan via Tehran on a fact-finding mission as guest of Kurdish Regional Government. The flight and sundry expenses were paid for by INDICT, the organisation to bring Iraqi war criminals to justice, which I chair. (Registered 8 April 2003)
- 16-18 March 2003, to Washington DC, to meet with US Government officials. The flight was paid for by INDICT, the organisation to bring Iraqi war criminals to justice, which I chair. (Registered 8 July 2003)
| - 16-18 March 2003, to Washington DC, to meet with US Government officials. The flight was paid for by INDICT, the organisation to bring Iraqi war criminals to justice, which I chair. (Registered 8 July 2003)
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- 23-27 April 2003, to the Republic of Korea for the annual meeting of the Britain-Korea Forum for the Future. My air travel and hotel costs were met by the UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 1 May 2003)
- 23 May -1 June2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by the British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by Government of Syria. (Registered 3 June 2003)
| - 23 May -1 June2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by the British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by Government of Syria. (Registered 3 June 2003)
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- 19-23 January 2003, to Egypt to study offshore natural gas production and supply, meet with Energy Minister, officials and industry leaders, paid for by BG Group PLC. (Registered 6 February 2003)
- 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 November 2003)
| - 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 November 2003)
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| | - April 2004, to Turkey as guest of the Government. Economy class airfare and accommodation, two nights in Ankara and two in Istanbul. (Registered 27 April 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Programme adviser to the Catholic University of America. (The fee includes the cost of secretarial assistance.)
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- 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
- 16-19 May 2003, to Saudi Arabia on fact-finding visit. All costs were paid by the Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding, who sponsored the visit. (Registered 27 August 2003)
| - 16-19 May 2003, to Saudi Arabia on fact-finding visit. All costs were paid by the Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding, who sponsored the visit. (Registered 27 August 2003)
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- Visits to the Stadium of Light as a guest of the Chairman of Sunderland AFC.
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| | - 12-18 March 2004, to Thailand, to speak at three conferences in Khon Kaen, Chang Mei and Bangkok to promote UK further and higher education to students from Thailand. My flights, accommodation and transport costs were met by Siam Edulink, the conference organisers. (Registered 25 March 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - I receive £6,000 from the Engineering Technical Board to support my parliamentary duties. (Registered 21 May 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Sumac Underwriting Ltd.; insurance and reinsurance.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Member of the Council of Lloyd's of London (insurance and reinsurance).
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- 12-14 March 2003, to Madrid, Spain, with the Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group. Travel expenses to Madrid paid for from Group funds provided by the Group's declared sponsor TUI UK Ltd. (Thomson Holidays). Expenses whilst in Madrid paid for by the Congreso de los Diputados, whose guests we were. (Registered 9 April 2003)
- 15-17 May 2003, to Berlin to attend the Königswinter Conference. Transport and accommodation provided by the organisers. (Registered 19 May 2003)
- 29-30 June 2003, to Apeldoorn Conference, Amsterdam. Expenses met by conference sponsors (ABN AMRO Rothschild, Lloyds TSB Group plc, Reed Elsevier NV, Shell and Unilever. (Registered on 2 July 2003)
| - 29-30 June 2003, to Apeldoorn Conference, Amsterdam. Expenses met by conference sponsors (ABN AMRO Rothschild, Lloyds TSB Group plc, Reed Elsevier NV, Shell and Unilever. (Registered on 2 July 2003)
- 4-7 April 2004, to Qatar, to attend conference on Democracy and Free Trade, as guest of the organisers. (Registered 21 April 2004)
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| | - 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 26 February 2004)
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- 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 10 January 2004, one day's shooting, courtesy of Tensor plc. (Registered 9 February 2004)
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- Partner in The Financial Research Partnership; independent financial advisers and estate agents.
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- Partner in The Financial Research Partnership; independent financial advisers and estate agents.
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| | - 24-27 April 2004, my wife and I were invited by Diagio to participate in a weekend at Gleneagles following the ceremony of my becoming a 'Keeper of the Quaich'. (Registered 29 April 2004)
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| | - 19 March 2004, with my wife to Stralsund, Germany, as guests of Maersk, for dual naming ceremony of ships owned by the company. (Registered 25 March 2004)
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- 19-23 January 2003, to Egypt to visit oil and gas installations at the invitation of British Gas, who paid for my travel and accommodation. (Registered 30 January 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - A researcher based in my office works exclusively for the Trade Union Group of Labour MPs, of which I am Secretary. In this role she receives funding from Thompsons Solicitors.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 5-6 April 2004, to Geneva, to draw attention to issues of human rights in the DPRK (North Korea). The flight and overnight hotel accommodation was paid for by Christian Solidarity Worldwide. (Registered 7 May 2004)
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- 15-19 December 2002, to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, tickets paid for by Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding. (Registered 23 December 2002)
- 1-5 January 2003, to Oman as a guest of the Government of Oman. (Registered 18 January 2003)
- 23 May-1 June 2003, to Syria as guest of the British Syrian Society with hospitality provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 3 June 2003)
| - 23 May-1 June 2003, to Syria as guest of the British Syrian Society with hospitality provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 3 June 2003)
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- Gift of a watch from the Government of Oman. (Registered 18 January 2003)
- Gift of a traditional Omani coffee pot and incense burner from the Government of Oman. (Registered 5 January 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- As Joint Chair of the All-Party Racing and Bloodstock Group I have been given a badge by the Race Course Association for 2003 which gives access to most race meetings. (Registered 21 January 2003)
| - As Joint Chair of the All-Party Racing and Bloodstock Group I have been given a badge by the Race Course Association for 2004 which gives access to most race meetings. (Registered 30 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 13-21 February 2003, to the Falkland Islands as a guest of the Falkland Islands Government, who provided flights and accommodation. (Registered 25 April 2003)
- 10-13 May 2003, to USA to see launch of a satellite. Travel and accommodation paid for by Astrium. (Registered 14 October 2003)
| - 10-13 May 2003, to USA to see launch of a satellite. Travel and accommodation paid for by Astrium. (Registered 14 October 2003)
- 28 December 2003-2 January 2004, to Taiwan at the invitation and expense of the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 12 March 2004)
- 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 12 March 2004)
- 2-9 April 2004, to Qatar to attend a conference on Middle East peace, as a guest of the Qatari Government, who provided flights and accommodation. (Registered 5 May 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- September 2002, upgrade from economy to business class provided on British Airways flight from London to Buenos Aires. (Registered 14 April 2003)
- December 2002/January 2003, upgrade from economy to business class provided on BA flight from London to Houston and return. (Registered 14 April 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 20 November 2002, in return for a talk to the PEP & ISA Managers' Association, a charitable donation of £1,000 was made to Women's Enterprise Breakthrough, a charity in my constituency. (Registered 4 December 2002)
- 11 February 2003, a charitable donation of £1,500 was given to the Omagh Victims' Legal Trust in connection with a talk given by me. (Registered 12 March 2003)
| - Occasional articles for the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000)
- Occasional articles written for The Independent and The Independent on Sunday. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 17-22 February 2003, to Germany on a lecture tour of Dresden, Leipzig, Schwerin, Essen and Bonn as a guest of the Deutsch Britische Gesellschaft, who paid the full cost of flights, railway journeys and accommodation at each of these five locations. (Registered 24 February 2003)
- 23 May-1 June 2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by the British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by the Government of Syria. (Registered 4 June 2003)
| - 23 May-1 June 2003, to Syria. Travel paid for by the British Syrian Society, hospitality provided by the Government of Syria. (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 29 April-4 May 2004, to Doha, Qatar, as a guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 13 May 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- A contribution of £2,000 was made to the 2001 Arundel and South Downs General Election fighting fund by the Investec Group. (Registered 19 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-8 November 2002, to Hong Kong, with my wife, as part of a parliamentary delegation, at the invitation of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, who met the costs of the visit. (Registered 20 December 2002)
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8. Land and Property |
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- House owned jointly with my wife in St. Leonards-on-Sea, from which rental income is received.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Chairman of the Board of Heart of Midlothian Football Club plc. I have waived the remimbursement package that was afforded to the previous office holder.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 12-14 October 2002, to Cyprus to take part in the memorial service in Morphou and to visit the Head of State, other party leaders in the Republic of Cyprus and to visit representatives of the community in the northern part of the island. Air fare and accommodation provided by the Morphou Municipality and the Friends of Cyprus. (Registered 30 May 2003)
- 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)
| - 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)
- 24-29 April 2004, to Macedonia as an International Election Observer. Flight and accommodation funded by the National Endowment for Democracy. (Registered 5 May 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 21-23 February 2003, to Istanbul to attend peace conference. The visit was organised by the Day-Mer Community Centre, London, and my flights and two nights' hotel accommodation were paid for by Eurensel Kulture, a cultural journal based in Istanbul. (Registered 28 February 2003)
- 1-10 August 2003, I flew Faro-London-Tokyo-Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Tokyo-London-Faro with hotel accommodation in the 3 Japanese cities at the expense of Gensuikim, the Japanese campaign against nuclear war. (Registered 12 August 2003)
| - 1-10 August 2003, I flew Faro-London-Tokyo-Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Tokyo-London-Faro with hotel accommodation in the 3 Japanese cities at the expense of Gensuikim, the Japanese campaign against nuclear war. (Registered 12 August 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 5-8 February 2003, to India to attend temple opening ceremony. My flights were paid for by the Indian Government; I paid for all other expenses. (Registered 13 February 2003)
- 19-20 July 2003, flight to New York and accommodation for one night to attend and speak at the opening of the Shree Swaminarayan Spiritual and Cultural Centre for my wife and myself, paid for by the Anoopam Mission. (Registered 9 September 2003)
| - 19-20 July 2003, flight to New York and accommodation for one night to attend and speak at the opening of the Shree Swaminarayan Spiritual and Cultural Centre for my wife and myself, paid for by the Anoopam Mission. (Registered 9 September 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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)
| - 26 September 2003, a day's shooting in Bedfordshire as a guest of the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association. (Registered 6 January 2004)
- 5 January 2004, a day's shooting and overnight hotel accommodation in Oxfordshire as a guest of Associated Newspapers Limited. (Registered 6 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 16-21 February 2004, five day visit to Cuba with All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba, to visit hospitals, schools and scientific establishments. Cost of airfare met by IPU and cost of accommodation met by the Cuban National Assembly. (Registered 16 March 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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- 11-16 August 2002, to Cambodia. Economy class air fare paid by World Vision. (Registered 28 November 2002)
- 9-12 February 2003, to Norway on a fact-finding visit in connection with my portfolio as Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Health and Women's Issues. Business class airfare and hotel costs were met by the Norwegian Embassy. (Registered 17 February 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 15 April 2004, BA provided me with upgrade from Business Class to First Class on outward flight to Uganda made in my capacity as International Treasurer of the CPA attending the Annual Meeting. I was accompanied by my husband who was upgraded from economy to Business Class on the outward journey and return on 26 April. (Registered 12 May 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- February 2003, payment received for facilitating a training workshop in internal communication for Lilley Taylor Moncrieff. (Registered 10 April 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Two courtesy passes for Epsom Racecourse provided by United Racecourses. (Registered 11 April 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Smart and Cook Group Ltd; insurance broking firm.
- Stewart Title Insurance Company (UK) Ltd.
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- Register of Industry Professionals Limited, which manages the Register of Exercise Professionals.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Business consultant to Smart and Cook Group Ltd.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- As Honorary Chairman of the Register of Exercise Professionals I receive complimentary membership of Living Well Health Clubs. (Registered 30 April 2003)
| - As a director of the Register of Industry Professionals I receive complimentary membership of Living Well Health Clubs.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Honorary Chairman of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) (unremunerated).
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 11-14 May 2004, to Frankfurt, Germany, to attend the IMEX exhibition and chair the annual politicians tourism forum, as a guest of the organisers. (Registered 20 May 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 4-7 April 2004, to Qatar, to attend Qatari Conference on Democracy and Free Trade on behalf of the Inter Parliamentary Union. Travel and accommodation provided by the Government of the State of Qatar. (Registered 15 April 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Ambio Ltd.; environmental consultancy.
- Chairman, Sancroft International Ltd.; consultants in corporate responsibility, environment, and of its subsidiary Earthcare Products Ltd.
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- Chairman of the Association of Independent Financial Advisers; a representative trade organisation.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 23-26 January 2003, to Austin Texas, to seek the reprieve of my constituent, Jackie Elliott. The expenses were met by the charity Reprieve. (Registered 20 March 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 11 November 2002, speech for the Lighthouse Club. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
- 28 November 2002, speech for the Institute of Financial Services. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
- 11 December 2002, speech for 100 Property Club. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
- 25 February 2003, speech for Bloomberg. (£5,001-£10,000)
- March and April 2003, series of speeches for Grant Thornton. (£15,001-£20,000)
- 1 May 2003, presenting `Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
| - Contract with the Sunday Telegraph for serialisation rights to my book on Pitt the Younger.
- 1 May 2003, presenting 'Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
- 4 February 2004, speech for Mercedes Benz in Portugal. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 6 February 2004, speech for Jefferson Smurfit Group. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 7 February 2004, speech for Clifford Chance. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 11 February 2004, one man theatre show at the Lighthouse Theatre, Poole. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 22 March 2004) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 23 February 2004, speech for Brewin Dolphin. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 4 March 2004, speech for KPMG. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 5 March 2004, speech for Sheffield and District Chartered Accountants. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 10 March 2004, speech for Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 19 March 2004, speech for Grant Thornton, Manchester. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 22 March 2004, speech for Cinven. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 25 March 2004, speech for Bank of Scotland, Warwick. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
- 30 March 2004, speech for Birmingham Law Society. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Until 31 March 2003 I had the occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Lord Coe OBE. (Registered 12 July 2002)
- Complimentary membership at Champney's, Piccadilly, for me and my wife. (Registered 8 January 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 6-9 December 2002, to Cyprus to attend the Ayios Amvrosios Association (UK) annual rally in Nicosia. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Ayios Amvrosios Association (UK). (Registered 11 February 2003)
- 7-11 September 2003, to Gibraltar to attend the National Day Rally as a guest of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 3 November 2003)
| - 7-11 September 2003, to Gibraltar to attend the National Day Rally as a guest of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 3 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 12-17 February 2003, to Tokyo and Kamakura, Japan, to attend the annual conference of the UK/Japan 21st Century Group, of which I am a member. All expenses were paid for by Asia House on behalf of the Group. (Registered 18 April 2003)
- 23-28 April 2003, to Seoul, Korea, to attend a meeting of the UK Korea Forum. All expenses paid for by Asia House. (Registered 18 April 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 17 February 2004, two tickets for the Brit Awards provided by the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 24 February 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Lecturer in British Politics at the American International University in London, from January-April 2003 and from September-December 2003 (one hour weekly for duration of three month course) (£3,200) (Up to £5,000).
| - Lecturer in British Politics at the American International University in London, from January-April 2004 (one hour weekly for duration of three month course) (£1,600) (Up to £5,000).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for journalism from News International. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
| - Fee for journalism from News International. (Up to£5,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 20 February 2003, I attended the Brit Awards as a guest of the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 26 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 14 May 2003, my son and two friends attended the FA Cup Final as the guests of Steven Bartholomew, O2 (Registered 20 May 2003)
- 19 May 2003, my husband and I attended the Chelsea Flower Show Gala preview as the guests of Neil Sherlock, KPMG. (Registered 20 May 2003)
- 15 May 2003, my son and daughter attended the premiere of `Matrix Reloaded' as guests of Carolyn Dailey, AOL Time Warner. (Registered 11 July 2003)
| - 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Helicopter provided by John Scurr,of London, from London to Portsmouth on Thursday 5 February 2004. (Registered 10 February 2004)
- Helicopter provided by JC Bamford Excavators Ltd, Rocester, Staffordshire, from London to Morecome Bay, Morecombe Bay to Newcastle, Teeside to Blackpool on 18 February 2004 and from London to Stafford on 26 February 2004. (Registered 6 March 2004)
- Helicopter provided by Dr Edward Haughey, Chairman, Norbrook Laboratories (GB) Ltd, County Down, from Chorley to London, on 19 February 2004. (Registered 6 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 18-21 March 2004, to Cancun, Mexico with my wife in order to address a conference organised by News International Ltd; three nights' hotel accommodation and meals, as well as return air fares, were paid for by News International Ltd for both of us. (Registered 30 March 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 30 June 2003, Wimbledon tickets and hospitality for myself and my wife from Barclays plc. (Registered 17 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-9 November 2002, to Gibraltar as a member of the Observers Group for the referendum on 7 November, paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 9 January 2003).
- 7-12 September 2003, part of parliamentary delegation to Gibraltar as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar for National Day. (Registered 12 November 2003)
| - 7-12 September 2003, part of parliamentary delegation to Gibraltar as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar for National Day. (Registered 12 November 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member of Academic Board of Cambridge Online Learning.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 9-14 September 2002, to Syria with the British-Syria All-Party Parliamentary Group for meetings with the President, Government Ministers, parliamentarians, British Embassy and British Council. Travel and accommodation met by Syrian National Assembly. (Registered 10 December 2002)
- 15-20 February 2003, to Lebanon with the All-Party Parliamentary Group, for meetings with the President, the Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament, Government ministers, parliamentarians, the British Embassy and British Council. Travel and accommodation was met by Mr Hassas Khalili and internal transportation and security provided by the Lebanese National Assembly. (Registered 17 March 2003)
- 12-14 March 2003, to Madrid, Spain, with the Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group. Travel expenses to Madrid paid for from Group funds provided by the declared sponsor TUI UK Ltd (Thomson Holidays). Expenses whilst in Madrid paid for by the Congreso de los Diputados, who were the hosts to the British group. (Registered 27 March 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 15-19 December 2002, to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Tickets paid for by Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding (CAABU). Accommodation provided by Saudi and Bahraini Governments. (Registered 23 December 2002)
- 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)
| - 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Provision of media adviser as support for front bench work, paid for by EJW Ltd (venture capital and investment management).
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 17 February 2004, my wife and I attended the Brit Awards as guests of Phonographic Performance Ltd. (Registered 5 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 26-29 January 2003, to Minneapolis and Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Flights and accommodation paid for by United Defense Ltd. (Registered 19 February 2003)
- 30 June -4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 23 July 2003)
| - 30 June -4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 23 July 2003)
- 17-20 April 2004, to the United Arab Emirates as guest of the Government of the UAE. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 19 May 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 9-14 December 2002, to Bangkok, Thailand, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to address the Asian Parliamentarians meeting on implementation of the International Convention on Population Development held in Cairo in 1994. The flight and part of my accommodation was paid for by the International Planned Parenthood Federation. (Registered 23 January 2003)
- 11-18 May 2003, to Malawi, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to study the facilities for family planning and reproductive health throughout the country. Accommodation and flights funded by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 18 July 2003)
| - 11-18 May 2003, to Malawi, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to study the facilities for family planning and reproductive health throughout the country. Accommodation and flights funded by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 18 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-10 May 2004, to Kuwait with the All Party Kuwait Group. Transport and accommodation provided by the Kuwait Information Centre. (Registered 11 May 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Editor and adviser to CDNA Care Journal.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
| - 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 March 2004, to Israel and the Occupied Territories in my capacity as Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Liberal Democrats Friends of Israel. (Registered 22 April 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- £20,000 for the year 2003-2004 Liberal Democrat Business Forum
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 20 February 2003, tickets for my wife and myself for the annual Brit Awards; hospitality provided courtesy of the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 26 February 2003)
- December 2003, two tickets to the Royal Opera House received from the Board of the Royal Opera House. (Registered 9 January 2004)
| - December 2003, two tickets to the Royal Opera House received from the Board of the Royal Opera House. (Registered 9 January 2004)
- 11 April 2004, attendance at the annual BAFTA Awards and miscellaneous gifts provided by the sponsors, Radio Times. (Registered 28 April 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 21-27 January 2003, to New Delhi, India, to participate on behalf of the Speaker of the House of Commons in the All-Party Parliamentary Conference called by the Indian Parliament. My flights were paid for by the House of Commons Fees Office; my hotel accommodation and board was paid for by the Indian Parliament. (Registered 6 February 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by the Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 21 January 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 13-17 April 2004, to Turkey. Economy class air fare and two nights' accommodation in Ankara and two in Istanbul provided by the Government of Turkey. (Registered 26 April 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 5 March 2004)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Unremunerated Chairman of the trustees of Joseph Rowntree Social Service Charitable Trust (JRSS Charitable Trust)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Occasional payments for advising, attending meetings and writing articles, etc received from The Working Men's Club and Institute Union Limited and some non-profit making members' clubs. (£5,001-£10,000)
| - Occasional payments for writing articles received from the Working Men's Club and Institute Union Limited (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group 'MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Kevin Brennan MP, Pete Wishart MP and Ian Cawsey MP.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-16 November 2002, to Australia, on a visit to the Australian Parliament organised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Australian Parliamentary Exchange Council. All travel and accommodation costs were met by the Australian Government. (Registered 29 November 2002)
- 19-23 January 2003, to Egypt to study offshore natural gas production and supply, meet with Energy Minister, officials and industry leaders, paid for by BG Group PLC. (Registered 6 February 2003)
- 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 3 December 2003)
| - 12-17 October 2003, to Bahrain at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 3 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee from BBC for appearance on "Any Questions" from Derby on 7 March 2003. The BBC also provided rail travel from Glasgow to the studio and a driver from studio to Coventry. (Up to £5,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant to Steele and Co., solicitors. Occasional contributions to seminars and parliamentary briefings. (£5,001-£10,000)
| - Consultant to steeles (law) llp, solicitors. Occasional contributions to seminars and parliamentary briefings. (£5,001-£10,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donation to my constituency party from Mr Terry Cann. (Registered 18 August 2002)
| - Annual donation to my constituency party from Mr Terry Cann.
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8. Land and Property |
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- Commercial leasehold property (shared freehold ownership) in Diss, Norfolk, from which rental income is received.
- Commercial leasehold property (shared freehold ownership) in Eye, Suffolk, from which rental income is received.
- I am listed as one of the lessees of the following properties, which are all offices associated with Steele and Co.:
| - I am listed as one of the lessees of the following properties, which are all offices associated with Steele and Co.:
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-12 February 2004, to India, 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 11 May 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - PricewaterhouseCoopers provide me with assistance in relation to the Finance Bill 2004, in the form of technical analysis and support in relation to the provisions of the Bill. (Registered 6 April 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 17-22 February 2003, to Taiwan, for trade visit, as the guest of the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs who paid for my hotel accommodation and return flight to London. (Registered 28 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-7 May 2003, to Poland, with British-Polish Parliamentary Group. Costs inside Poland were met by the Polish Parliament. (Registered 8 May 2003)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Convener (unpaid), Scottish Financial Enterprise Parliamentary Contact Group (resigned, end 2003).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee from V & P Midlands Developments Ltd. for a speech to a St. George's Day celebratory dinner for businessmen in the West Midlands. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 30 April 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Support for policy development from Barclays. (Registered 27 April 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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- Commonhold flat in Finchley, London N12, formerly my home.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 8-13 March 2004, to Moscow and Yekaterinburg. Hotels, hospitality and internal transport paid for by Novosti Russia News Agency (flights London to Moscow return paid for by Foreign and Commonwealth Office). I was accompanied by my spouse, whose additional travel expenses, both to Russia and within Russia, I paid. (Registered 24 March 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Research assistance provided by ERGO Communication Services Limited, to assist me in carrying out my duties as a member of European Scrutiny Committee B. (Registered 11 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 31 March-4 April 2003, to Tunisia with a delegation from the All-Party Archaeology Group to promote tourism and cultural links with Tunisia and the Arab world, including meetings with Government Ministers and visits to key sites. Flights and accommodation were provided by the Tunisian Tourist Board. (Registered 15 April 2003)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) P Morgan Chase; US investment bank.
| - (b) JP Morgan Chase; US investment bank.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 20-23 February 2004, to Qatar with parliamentary delegation. Travel and accommodation costs met by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 27 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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 |
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| | - 13-17 February 2004, to Saudi Arabia, organised and paid for by the Council for Arab-British Understanding. (Registered 15 March 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 31December 2002-2 January 2003, accommodation and hospitality at New Year celebrations for my wife, two children and me at the St. Andrew's Bay Hotel, Fife, provided at the personal invitation of the hotel owners. (Registered 12 May 2003
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt, at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 4 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-12 February 2004, to India as part of a delegation of MPs sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 4 May 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 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).
- 18 November 2002, fee for speaking at Economist Conference in Madrid and travel paid for by conference organisers. (Registered 8 January 2003)
- 20 November 2002, fee for speaking at Association of German Banks Forum Dinner in Berlin, travel and accommodation paid for by organisers. (Registered 8 January 2003)
| - Fees for speeches: 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).
- 20 April 2004, fee for speaking in Guernsey at a public event organised by the Institute of Financial Services and Lloyds TSB. (Registered 11 May 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-26 December 2002, to New Delhi to address the Confederation of Indian Industry. Travel, accommodation and hospitality paid for by my hosts. (Registered 17 February 2003)
- 12-13 March 2003, to Madrid, Spain, with the Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group. Travel expenses to Madrid paid for from Group funds provided by the Group's declared sponsor TUI UK Ltd. (Thomson Holidays). Expenses whilst in Madrid paid for by the Congreso de los Diputados, whose guests we were. (Registered 14 April 2003)
- 18-19 February 2003, to Bahrain, at the invitation of the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 17 April 2003)
- 20-21 February 2003, to Qatar, at the invitation of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 17 April 2003)
- 5-6 May 2003, to Warsaw to speak at the College for Europe and FES. Travel and accommodation paid for by the College of Europe. (Registered 13 August 2003)
| - 5-6 May 2003, to Warsaw to speak at the College for Europe and FES. Travel and accommodation paid for by the College of Europe. (Registered 13 August 2003)
- 16 March 2004, to Amsterdam to deliver the Joop Den Uyl Lecture. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Dutch Labour Party. (Registered 11 May 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Chairman and non-executive director of Advanced Visual Technology Ltd; company supplying software to retailers.
| - Chairman (non-executive director of Advanced Visual Technology Ltd; company supplying software to retailers.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Prestbury Holdings PLC (non-executive chairman) from 1 August 2002; non-investment financial services.
- Jubilee Investment Trust PLC (non-executive chairman) from October 2002; an investment trust.
| - Prestbury Holdings PLC (chairman) from 1 August 2002; non-investment financial services.
- Jubilee Investment Trust PLC (non-executive chairman), from October 2002; an investment trust.
- Incepta Group PLC (non-executive chairman from 1 March 2004); a worldwide range of companies in the field of marketing services and public relations.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Consultant to Aegon Extraordinary Markets Inc., providing advice relating to UK corporate structures and the financing of large scale public and private sector projects. (£20,001-£25,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 17-19 March 2004, to USA, as guest speaker at the Lake Mary, Florida, Regional Prayer Breakfast at the invitation of the local organising committee and Strang Communications, a Christian publishing house. They paid airfare, hotel accommodation and an honorarium. (Registered 12 April 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- I won a raffle prize of one month's use of a Land Rover provided by Clean Fleet Alliance who had sponsored a draw for MPs at the Labour Party Conference in October 2002. (Registered 9 January 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-21 February 2004, to Kenya and Uganda, to assist in the evaluation of parliamentary peace forums. Travel and accommodation paid for by UK charity, International Alert. (Registered 2 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-13 February 2004, to Azerbajan to look at security and refugee problems. Transport to Baku and four nights' accommodation provided by the Azerbajan Government. (Registered 24 March 2004)
- 23-24 February 2004, to French Guiana on the occasion of the Rosetta Satellite launch, in my capacity as Chairman of the UK Parliamentary Space Committee. Transport to Cayenne and three nights' accommodation provided by Arianespace. (Registered 24 March 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 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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- Fees for articles for The Guardian (Up to £5,000)
- Fees for articles for News of the World. (Up to £5,000)
- Fee for article for the Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 15 April 2004)
- 25 February 2004, fee for speech on public services at a seminar organised by Munro and Forster. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 1 March 2004) (Registered 1 March 2004)
- Speaking engagement at a European Infrastructure Leaders Forum organised by Financial Security Assurance in southern France in late April 2004. (£5,001-£10,000) Half fee paid in advance. (Registered 1 March 2004)
- Member of the European Advisory Committee of Bridgepoint Capital Ltd (with effect from 10 March 2004). (£25,001-£30,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 21-24 April 2004, to France, accompanied by my partner, as guests of Financial Security Assurance at the Hotel Riviera, Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat, to speak at third FSA European Infrastructure Leaders Forum (see Category 2 above). (Registered 15 April 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- All directorships are non-executive.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 4-12 February 2004, to India as part of a delegation sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 18 February 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Mining (Scotland) Ltd (non-executive) (£10,001-£15,000)
- AEA Technology PLC (non-executive); high technology services and manufacturing. (£25,001-£30,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 2003, six days' salmon fishing as the guest of Mr Colin Cornes, the owner of Mining (Scotland) Ltd. (Registered 3 February 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 12-17 February 2003, to Kamakura, Japan to attend a conference, funded by the UK-Japan 21st Century Group. The Group provided accommodation in business hotels, a business class return flight to Tokyo and daily subsistence. (Registered 7 March 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 12-14 March 2003, to Madrid, Spain, with the British-Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group. Air fares and other transport paid for by TUI UK Ltd. (Thomson Holidays), the declared sponsors of the Group. Expenses whilst in Spain were paid for by the Congreso de los Diputados, Madrid. (Registered 20 March 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-12 February 2004, to India as part of a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 4 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt, accompanied by my spouse, at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 3 March 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Income from rent on two flats, in Kennington, London, and Sunderland.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Office accommodation and car parking provided by Sheffield City Council at an annual charge of £2000 toward rent and rates.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee from the Telegraph for an article about my experiences in Iraq. (Registered 5 May 2004)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Parliamentary adviser (unpaid) to the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Consultant, on property strategy and company secretarial matters, to Tarncourt Limited.
- Fee for an article for inclusion in a book, and a speaking engagement for Markel International. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 March 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- From 17 March 2003 Ernst & Young have seconded Mr Gregor Thomson to me to assist on the Finance Bill 2003 and related matters. (Registered 25 February 2003)
- From April 2003, assistance on Finance Bill 2003, tax computations and related issues from specialists within PriceWaterhouseCoopers. (Registered 14 May 2003)
- From April 2003, legal advice in relation to Finance Bill 2003 and other tax issues from Mr Francis Sandison, a lawyer acting in his personal capacity. (Registered 14 May 2003)
| - From 3 February 2004, Mr Stanley Fink of Middlesex provides financial support for the purposes of employing a senior researcher. (Registered 26 February 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 16-18 May 2003, my wife and I attended the National Association of Funeral Directors' 2003 Annual Conference at the Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club, Carville, Durham, at their expense. (Registered 21 May 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for appearance as `Parliamentary Doctor' on BBC Daily Politics Programme. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
| - 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)
- 3-12 February 2004, to India as part of a delegation 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 20 February 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 8 April 2003, I received an upgrade from economy to business class from BA on the outward flight to Uganda (see category 6 below). (Registered 22 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 8-14 April 2003, to Uganda to discuss and review population and development issues, paid for by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 22 April 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 12 December 2002, flight from Battersea to Farnborough in a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms. (Registered 15 December 2002)
- 12 December 2002, return flight from Farnborough to Copenhagen in an aircraft provided by ECJ Investments Ltd. (Registered 15 December 2002)
- 7 December 2003, shared flight from Manchester to Edinburgh in aeroplane provided by ECJ Investments Ltd. (Registered 14 December 2003)
| - 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 |
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- 24 April 2003, return flight from Manchester to Munich paid for by Molkerei Alois Mu-ller GmbH & co. (Registered 28 April 2003)
- 10 July 2003, shared flight from Karlovy Vary to Prague in aeroplane provided by IRR Ltd. Hotel accommodation on night of 9 July and local transport in Czech Republic were provided by the ODS Party, Czech Republic. (Registered 7 August 2003)
| - 10 July 2003, shared flight from Karlovy Vary to Prague in aeroplane provided by IRR Ltd. Hotel accommodation on night of 9 July and local transport in Czech Republic were provided by the ODS Party, Czech Republic. (Registered 7 August 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - In my capacity as Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, I receive research assistance funded by Castle Rising Holdings Limited. (Registered 27 April 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Speaking engagements booked through Economist Conferences Ltd.:
- 30 January 2003, speaker at The Economist Conference, Paris. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 February 2003)
- Speaking engagements booked through Speakers for Business:
- 10 December 2002, speaker at Computacenter Government Lunch, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 December 2002)
- 22 November 2002, speaker at St. Helen's Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. I received a fee, return flight and one night accommodation. (Registered 11 December 2002)
- Speaking engagements booked through Parliament Communications Speaking Agency:
- Speaking engagements booked through the London Speaker Bureau:
- 18 March 2003, fee for speech at Local Government Chronicle Annual Conference, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 18 March 2003)
- Speaking engagements booked through the Speakers Corner Agency:
- Speaking engagements booked through JLA Speaking Agency:
- 13 November 2002, fee for article for The Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 December 2002)
- 28 November 2002, speaker at Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards, Surrey, booked through Trading Faces speaking Agency. Fee and return travel paid. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 11 December 2002)
- Television programmes, as a presenter for BBC; "Dinner with Portillo" series of six programmes January-March 2003 (for BBC4). (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 4 February 2003)
- Television programmes, as a presenter for BBC; "This Week" (for BBC1) January-April 2003, weekly series. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 February 2003)
- 5 March 2003, speaker at KPMG Annual Business Dinner, London, booked through Prime Performers Ltd. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 18 March 2003)
- 17 March 2003, fee for speech at Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Conference in Madrid. Conference organisers also paid for my return flight and one night's accommodation. (Up to 5,000) (Registered 18 March 2003)
- March 2003, fee from BBC for participating in "Guess Who Is Coming to Dinner" (BBC2). (Up to £5,000)
- 19 March 2003, speech at Singer & Friedlander Investment Management Conference, Isle of Man. Included return flight. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- 26 March 2003, speech at Endeva Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- 13 April 2003, article for the Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- 24 April, speech at West LB Panmure Dinner, London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- April 2003, fee for consultation on new political series for BBC2. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- May-July 2003, "This Week" (as a participant) for BBC1, weekly series (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 25 April 2003)
- April 2003, "The Situation Room" for BBC4 (Up to £5,000), plus return flight and one night's accommodation in Washington DC, USA. (Registered 25 April 2003)
- 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)
- January 2004 onwards, regular contributor to the New Statesman. (£5,001-£10,000)
| - Speaking engagements booked through Speakers for Business:
- 30 March 2004, speech at National Association of Estates Agents Lunch, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 19 April 2004, speech at Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, East of England Supper, Hertfordshire. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 May 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through Parliament Communications Speaking Agency
- Speaking engagements booked through the London Speaker Bureau
- Speaking engagements booked through the Speakers Corner Agency
- 19 February 2004, speech at Chartered Institute of Building Annual Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through JLA Speaking Agency
- 6 February 2004, speech at Scottish Legal Awards, Glasgow. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 26 March 2004, speech at Faculty of Building Great Western Branch Dinner, Bristol. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through Performing Artistes Agency
- 11 March 2004, speech at Legendary Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 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)
- January 2004 onwards, regular contributor to the New Statesman. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 8 February 2004, book review for Sunday Telegraph. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 12 February 2004, article for Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 13 February 2004, BBC Newsnight Review (for BBC2). (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 22 February 2004, article for Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- February 2004, article for Medlife Magazine. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- March 2004, article for Square Meal Magazine. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 4 March 2004, speech at PAM Awards Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 14 and 21 March 2004, two articles for the Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- March 2004, article for Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- March 2004, article for The Observer. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- Television programme (as a participant), BBC "Dinner with Portillo" series of six programmes November 2003-February 2004 (for BBC4). (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 7 April 2004, speech at Ceridian Lunch, London, booked through Celebrity Speakers Ltd. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 May 2004)
- April 2004, two book reviews for the Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 May 2004)
- April 2004, article for Medlife Magazine. Fee plus return flight to Iberian Peninsula and three night's hotel accommodation. (Up to £5,000)
- April 2004, four articles for the Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 May 2004)
- 8 April 2004, BBC "Parkinson" (for BBC1). (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 May 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-8 March 2003, to Venice to attend British-Italian Seminar. Return flight and one night's accommodation paid for by the Italian UK Ambassador. (Registered 18 March 2003)
- 18-20 May 2003 to Sarajevo as Commissioner of International Commission for Missing Persons. Return flights and two nights accommodation paid for by International Commission for Missing Persons. (Registered 4 June 2003)
| - 18-20 May 2003 to Sarajevo as Commissioner of International Commission for Missing Persons. Return flights and two nights accommodation paid for by International Commission for Missing Persons. (Registered 4 June 2003)
- 5-7 March 2004, to Venice, to attend British-Italian Seminar. Return flight and two nights' accommodation provided by the Italian UK Ambassador. (Registered 4 May 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt accompanied by my spouse at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 2 March 2004)
- 8-14 March 2004, to Moscow and Ekaterinburg. Hotels, hospitality and internal transport paid for by Novosti Russia News Agency (flights London to Moscow return paid for by Foreign and Commonwealth Office). (Registered 23 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 30 June-4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 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)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 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)
| - 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)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- 6-14 October 2002, to New York and Los Angeles in the United States with Commons and Lords Rugby team. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was also received from Halewood International, Chase de Vere, Halcrow, GEM Construction, Volt Europe, GlaxoSmithKline. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 4 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 31 March-3 April 2003, to Ethiopia. Travel and accommodation paid for by Oxfam. (Registered 30 April 2003)
- 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. My family accompanied me at my own expense. (Registered 12 November 2003)
- 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)
| - 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. My family accompanied me at my own expense. (Registered 12 November 2003)
- 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 |
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- 6-14 October 2002, to New York and Los Angeles in the United States with Commons and Lords Rugby team. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was also received from Halewood International, Chase de Vere, Halcrow, GEM Construction, Volt Europe, GlaxoSmithKline. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 4 December 2002)
- 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 November 2003)
| - 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 November 2003)
- 17-23 March 2004, to Taiwan, overseeing presidential election as International Observer. Accommodation and travel costs paid by Taipei Representative Office in the UK. (Registered 22 April 2004)
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- 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).
| - 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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- 6-8 November 2002, to Gibraltar as an official observer of their recent referendum, all at the cost of the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 2 December 2002)
- 18-22 April 2003, to Gibraltar. Funding of hotel and additional hospitality paid for by the Gibraltar Federation of Small Business. I paid for my own flights. (Registered 21 May 2003)
| - 20-23 February 2004, to Qatar on a trip organised by CAABU. Flights, all meals, hospitality, cars and accommodation paid for by the Qatari Government. (Registered 23 March 2004)
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| | - 14-18 December 2003, to Dubai as a member of the Al-Maktoum Institute Council delegation. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Al Maktoum Institute (a centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies based in Dundee). (Registered 27 February 2004)
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- 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
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| | - 15-22 March 2004, I visited Israel and the Occupied Territories as a guest of Christian Aid who paid all the expenses of the visit. (Registered 31 March 2003)
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| | - 29 April-4 May 2004, to Doha, Qatar, as guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 17 May 2004)
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| | - 3-12 February 2004, to India as part of a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 25 February 2004)
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- 8-9 April 2003, to Frankfurt in my capacity as the Liberal Democrat spokesman on Tourism, to attend the EIBTM/IMEX conference and trade exhibition. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the organisers of the conference and exhibition. (Registered 15 April 2003)
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| | - 7-9 November 2003, to Vancouver, Canada, to speak at an International Conference for Parliamentarians: "From Nuclear Dangers to Co-operative Security" at the Liu Institute for Global Studies, University of British Colombia. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Parliamentary Network for Nuclear Disarmament. (Registered 23 February 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 8 April 2003, I received an upgrade from economy to business class from BA on the outward flight to Uganda (see category 6 below). (Registered 30 April 2003)
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- 8-14 April 2003, to Uganda to discuss and review population and development issues, paid for by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 30 April 2003)
| - 8-13 March 2004, to Moscow and Ekaterinburg. Hotels, hospitality and internal transport paid for by Novosti Russia News Agency (flights London to Moscow return paid for by Foreign and Commonwealth Office). (Registered 31 March 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Chair of one of the tracks of the Helsinki Process, sponsored by Finnish and Tanzanian Governments (from October 2003 to March 2004). (Up to £5,000)
- 2 July 2003, lecture at training conference for Kane Communications. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 19 February 2004)
- 8-12 September 2003, fee paid by BBC for reporting from Cancun on trade talks for Today Programme (Up to £5,000); the BBC also paid my expenses. (Registered 19 February 2004)
- 28 August-September, fee for making film in Cephalonia for BBC's The Big Read. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 19 February 2004)
- Fees for appearances for BBC: Any Questions (9 January 2003), speaking at a festival (30 July 2003), Being a Teacher (30 September 2003), Question Time (6 November 2003), Dinner with Portillo (3 February 2004). (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 February 2004)
- Articles for the Guardian on 7 June 2003, 30 July 2003, 23 August 2003, 15 November 2003, 25 November 2003 (Registered 19 February 2004) and 26 November 2003 (Registered 26 February 2004). (Up to £5,000)
- Articles for the Independent on 4 September 2003, 10 September 2003, 4 November 2003, 23 December 2003 and 5 March 2004. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 February 2004)
- Contributions to New Statesman (6 June 2003, 26 September 2003, 2 December 2003) (Registered 19 February 2004), 2 December 2003 (Registered 26 February 2004), 2 and 30 January 2004 (Registered 2 April 2004) (Up to £5,000)
- 8 July 2003, speech for Milton S Eisenhower Foundation. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 February 2004)
- 4 November 2003, talk at 'Legendary Dinner' booked by Performing Artistes. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 February 2004)
- 26 November 2003 and 29 January 2004, articles for News International. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 February 2004)
- Fee from the Mail (Associated Newspapers Ltd) for article entitled "My Week in the Real World" published in the Mail on Sunday on 22 February 2004. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 March 2004)
- Fee from BBC for participating in This Week during November 2003. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 18 May 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 7 February 2004, two tickets for Directors' Box at Aston Villa. (Registered 19 February 2004)
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| | - June 2003, to Rwanda to make series of reports for Today Programme; expenses paid by BBC. (Registered 11 February 2004)
- 20 September 2003, to New York to speak at a New Yorker Conference, expenses and a non-registrable fee paid by New Yorker. (Registered 11 February 2004)
- September 2003, to Washington and Detroit on behalf of Win Without War Coalition; expenses paid by the Fourth Freedom Foundation. (Registered 11 February 2004)
- 24-26 October 2003, to Helsinki; expenses paid by Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 11 February 2004)
- 12-19 February 2004, to Ethiopia to make a two-part series for the BBC World Service on the possibility of poverty reduction; all expenses met by the BBC. (Registered 19 February 2004)
- 12-15 April 2004, to Nigeria, to make a radio programme about African development. My expenses were paid by the BBC World Service Radio. (Registered 22 April 2004)
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| | - 8-13 March 2004, to Moscow and Ekaterinburg. Hotels, hospitality and internal transport paid for by Novosti Russia News Agency (flights London to Moscow return paid for by Foreign and Commonwealth Office). (Registered 23 March 2004)
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- 9-11 February 2003, to Athens for a series of anti-war meetings. I was the guest of the Synaspisinos Party who paid for my flight and accommodation. (Registered 24 February 2003)
- 21-24 February 2003, to Canada and USA as part of a `citizens' weapons inspectorate' attempting to access US chemical and biological weapons facilities. Flights and accommodation costs paid for by `Rooting out Evil', a Canadian coalition of peace groups. (Registered 24 February 2003)
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- 3-5 January 2003, to Gibraltar to study the constitutional and defence situation. Flights, hotel and hospitality paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 7 January 2003)
| - 23-25 April 2004, to Munich, to attend the Pöckinger Runde weekend with the Bavarian CSU to discuss European political and security matters. Flights, hotel and hospitality paid for by Nigel Clarke of Learned Lion Partners. (Registered 26 April 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee from Clive Conway Productions Limited for "An Audience with" at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 24 February 2004)
- Television programme: a regular contributor on BBC3's "Live at Johnny's" from February 2004. (Up to £5,000)
- 1 April 2004, speech for the Kensington Chelsea Women's Club - KCWC. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 5 April 2004)
- 29 April 2004, guest presenter on BBC 1's 'The Week'. (Up to £5,000)
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- 16-17 September 2002, one night's accommodation and a day's fishing on the River Tay as a guest of Scottish Coal. (Registered 23 January 2003)
- 12 December 2002, flight from Battersea to Farnborough in a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms. (Registered 11 February 2003)
- 12 December 2002, a return flight from Farnborough to Copenhagen in an aircraft provided by ECJ Investments Ltd. (Registered 11 February 2003)
- 8 March 2003, flight from Glasgow to Coventry in plane, and from Coventry to Cardiff and Cardiff to Buckinghamshire by helicopter, both provided by JC Bamford Excavators Ltd., Rocester, Staffordshire. (Registered 23 March 2003)
- 3 and 4 April 2003, helicopter flights from Denbighshire to Carlisle and Carlisle to Luton Airport provided by Dr Edward Haughey of Rostrevor, Co. Down. (Registered 30 April 2003)
- 24 and 25 April 2003, various helicopter flights between Sterling and Buckinghamshire provided by The Hon. Charles Pearson of Petworth, Sussex. (Registered 30 April 2003)
- 5 June 2003, helicopter flight from London to Bristol provided by Mr John Scurr. (Registered 10 June 2003)
| - 5 June 2003, helicopter flight from London to Bristol provided by Mr John Scurr. (Registered 10 June 2003)
- Of the individuals who sponsored me to run the London Marathon in aid of the Haven House Foundation the following sponsored me over £550:
- Mr Henry Angest
- Mr A E Birkett
- Mr Mike Gooley
- Mr Trevor Pears
- Mr Richard Smith
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- December 2002, Christmas hamper from the Sultan of Brunei, donated to a hospice in my constituency. (Registered 23 January 2003)
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| | - 1-7 March 2004, to New Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai arranged by Liberal Democrat Friends of India and funded by the Indian High Commission to meet with Government Ministers, officials, organisations and businesses to discuss trade and investment issues. (Registered 24 March 2004)
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- 4-9 November 2002, to Gibraltar, as a member of the team of observers for the referendum held on 7 November, paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 12 March 2003)
- 9-12 September 2003, to Gibraltar for National Day celebrations, paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 9 December 2003)
| - 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 |
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- Visiting Professor of Culture and the Creative Industries, at the London Institute.
- Remuneration from writing, broadcasting or lecturing in 2001-2 from: Guardian Media Group (up to £5,000), Mail on Sunday (up to £5,000), WPP (up to £5,000), BBC (up to £5,000), News International (up to £5,000), Endemol (up to £5,000), Evening Standard (up to £5,000), Telegraph Group (up to £5,000); and in 2002-3 from: Guardian Media Group (up to £5,000), GMTV (up to £5,000), Financial Times (up to £5,000), Independent (up to £5,000), News International (up to £5,000), and in 2003-4 from: Financial Times (Up to £5,000), Samphire Productions (Up to £5,000), Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (Up to £5,000), TBWA (London) (Up to £5,000)
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- Remuneration from writing, broadcasting or lecturing in 2003-4 from: Financial Times (Up to £5,000), Samphire Productions (£5,001-£10,000), Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (Up to £5,000), TBWA (London) (Up to £5,000), Guardian Media Group (Up to £5,000), Tenon Conferences (Up to £5,000), Evening Standard (Up to £5,000), Mail on Sunday (Up to £5,000)
- Adviser to the Music Performers-PPL Alliance. (£15,001-£20,000)
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| | - 24-28 March 2004, to Salzburg, for seminar on cultural organisations in transition in Central and Eastern Europe, financed by The Salzburg Seminar. (Registered 16 April 2004)
- 14-17 June 2004, to Los Angeles, USA, for seminar on cultural leadership, financed by the Getty Foundation. (Registered 20 May 2004)
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- From the General Election 1997 to October 2002 I was provided with an office at the headquarters of Amicus AEEU for which I paid a less than commercial rent. (Registered 30 April 2003)\
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- 3-9 March 2003, to East and Southern Africa for fact-finding tour, in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. I visited NGO and DFID projects in Sudan, Kenya and Malawi and had meetings with Government and Foreign Office officials. The costs of my flights and all hotel accommodation were paid for by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 10 March 2003)
- 18-24 April 2002, to India to visit fair trade projects. Flights and accommodation met by Oxfam. (Registered 22 July 2003)
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| | - Unremunerated director of Spelman, Cormack and Associates; family business specialising in food and biotechnology.
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- 8-13 November 2002, to Kazakhstan with a parliamentary delegation. Internal flights and accommodation were paid for by the Kazakhstan Parliament. External flights and travel to and from London Heathrow Airport were paid for by Consolidated Contractors International (UK) Ltd. (Registered 29 November 2002)
- 24-30 November 2002, to Taipei in order to promote the sale of Rolls Royce engines, as the guest of the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 2 December 2002)
- 14-21 February 2003, to Iraqi Kurdistan, as guest of the Kurdistan Regional Government, in order to gauge the views of the Iraqi people and their leaders on the Iraqi war threats and new federal administrative arrangements. (Registered 3 March 2003)
- 23-24 June 2003, to Cyprus, as guest of the Cypriot House of Representatives, to discuss and promote the accession of Cyprus to the EU and settlement of the Cyprus problem. (Registered 1 July 2003)
- 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).
| - 23-24 June 2003, to Cyprus, as guest of the Cypriot House of Representatives, to discuss and promote the accession of Cyprus to the EU and settlement of the Cyprus problem. (Registered 1 July 2003)
- 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).
- 12-17 January 2004, to Taiwan with the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group to attend the Asia Pacific Security Conference, funded by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 25 February 2004)
- 20-23 February 2004, to Qatar, organised by the Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding in order to strengthen relations and to discuss Middle East issues, funded by the Qatar Government. (Registered 25 February 2004)
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- 2-5 January 2003, to Gibraltar as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar in my capacity as a Shadow Foreign and Commonwealth affairs spokesman. (Registered 6 January 2003)
- 13-20 February 2003, to Beijing, China. The costs of my flights were met by the Conservative Party and all hotel accommodation was provided courtesy of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 6 May 2003)
- 24-27 April 2003, to Seoul, Korea, to attend the Korea-UK Forum for the Future, who met the costs of the visit. (Registered 29 April 2003)
- 23 May-1 June 2003, to Syria, as a guest of the British Syrian Society with hospitality provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 2 June 2003)
| - 23 May-1 June 2003, to Syria, as a guest of the British Syrian Society with hospitality provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 2 June 2003)
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| | - 15 March 2004, visit to Barrow in Furness at the invitation of the Managing Director of BAe Systems. Flights from Glasgow to Barrow in Furness and from Barrow to Farnborough, and shared car from Farnborough to central London were provided by BAe Systems. (Registered 19 April 2004)
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- 23-27 April 2003, to the Republic of Korea for the annual meeting of the Britain-Korea Forum for the Future. My air travel and hotel costs were met by the UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 30 April 2003)
- 16-17 October 2003, to Italy for a meeting of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC). Hotel and travel costs were met by ICMEC. (Registered 20 October 2003)
| - 16-17 October 2003, to Italy for a meeting of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC). Hotel and travel costs were met by ICMEC. (Registered 20 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 12-17 April 2003, to Doha, Qatar, to attend the Third Qatar Conference on Democracy and Free Trade as the guest of the Gulf Centre for Studies at the University of Qatar and Qatar's Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I was provided with return air travel between Heathrow and Qatar and accommodation in Doha. (Registered 28 April 2003)
| - 4-12 February 2004, to India as part of a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 February 2004)
- 22-23 March 2004, to Berlin to meet German Parliamentarians and officials, funded by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. (Registered 20 April 2004)
- 4-7 April 2004, to Qatar, to participate in the Fourth Conference on Democracy and Free Trade in Doha. Travel and accommodation funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State of Qatar. (Registered 20 April 2004)
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| | - 8-12 April 2004, to Cairo, Egypt, to attend Avicenna Conference. I was invited to present a paper on challenges facing community pharmacy as Chair of the All-Party Pharmacy Group. Travel and accommodation provided for myself and my wife by Avicenna, a trade association that supports community pharmacy. (Registered 22 April 2004)
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| | - 8-12 March 2004, to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to visit humanitarian projects, funded by Interserve (a charity). (Registered 21 April 2004)
- 4-7 April 2004, to Qatar, to attend Conference on Democracy and Free Trade, as a guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 21 April 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - New business consultant, Aon Limited; risk management insurance and reinsurance brokers.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 17-20 April 2004, to the United Arab Emirates, as guest of the Government of the UAE, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 20 May 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee from the Guild of British Travel Agents, which I give to charity. (Up to £5,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Income from book "Please stay for the Adjournment". (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 1-6 March 2004, to New Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai arranged by Liberal Democrat Friends of India and funded by the Indian High Commission to meet with Government Ministers, officials, organisations and businesses to discuss trade and investment issues. (Registered 25 March 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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- Leasehold flat in Islington held pending sale.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fortnightly article for `Y Cymro'. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
| - 15-16 May 2003, to Zurich, paid for by the Foundation pour la Formation Hotelière, 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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- (a) Ulbster Holdings Ltd (which own 100% of Lochdhu Hotels Ltd. and Ulbster Estates (Sporting) Ltd.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 1-6 September 2002, to Botswana at the invitation of the Botswana Chamber of Commerce as part of an all party visit to investigate issues of interest of the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Chamber of Commerce. (Registered 13 March 2003)
- 26-29 January 2003, during a four-day visit to Pakistan and Kashmir under the auspices of the Liberal Democrat Friends of Kashmir, the Pakistan Army and Airforce supplied car and helicopter transport from Islamabad to Chotaki, Kashmir. My accommodation and meals were provided by the Pakistan Government and I paid for my airfare.(Registered 3 February 2003)
- 11-19 May 2003, to Malawi to look at reproductive health care and HIV/AIDS programmes. External and internal travel, accommodation and food paid for by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 3 June 2003)
| - 11-19 May 2003, to Malawi to look at reproductive health care and HIV/AIDS programmes. External and internal travel, accommodation and food paid for by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 3 June 2003)
- 23-25 January 2004, to Paris, accompanied by my husband, as a member of a 'Question Time' panel for sixth form students' conference. Eurostar return trip and two nights' accommodation paid for by the European Movement. (Registered 29 February 2004)
- 10-13 February 2004, to Tel Aviv, Israel. Return flight and three nights' accommodation in Jerusalem paid for by the 'Today' programme, BBC Radio 4. (Registered 29 February 2004)
- 18-25 April to Sudan, with my husband. Flight costs paid by Afrimed (registered charity). Accommodation provided in private house of Mr. Omar Gasim. (Registered 5 May 2004)
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| | - 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt, accompanied by my spouse, at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 9 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 17-23 March 2004, to Taiwan, overseeing presidential election as International Observer. Accommodation and travel costs paid by Taipei Representative Office in the UK. (Registered 20 April 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 21-26 March 2004, to India at the invitation of Results UK to look at DFiD programmes concerning TB and attending the Stop TB Conference in New Delhi. Results UK made a contribution to my flight cost, paid for accommodation and hospitality in India. (Registered 31 March 2004)
- 1-8 May 2004, to Yemen, with All-Party Yemen Group delegation, at the invitation of the Yemen Government who paid for my flights and all local hospitality. (Registered 12 May 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fortnightly column for the Guardian Sport (from January 2003 to December 2003). (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 1-7 November 2002, to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. Flights, hotel and hospitality provided by the Parliament of Armenia. (Registered 20 December 2002)
| - 14-19 February 2004, to Egypt at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 10 March 2004)
- 8-14 March 2004, to Moscow and Ekaterinburg. Hotels, hospitality and internal transport paid for by Novosti Russia News Agency (flights London to Moscow return paid for by Foreign and Commonwealth Office). (Registered 23 March 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Policy and communications adviser to, and member of the executive of, the Guild of Business Travel Agents. Future fees of £9,000 per annum will be distributed as follows: 50% to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in memory of Dominic McElroy; 50% to the Tribune newspaper.
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- 4-13 January 2003, to India with a delegation of MPs, sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 23 January 2003)
- 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)
| - 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)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 15 May 2004, Powergen Challenge Rugby Football Cup Final. Overnight accommodation, hospitality and tickets for two provided by Powergen. (Registered 13 May 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 17 May 2003, two tickets for FA Cup Final in Cardiff provided by Southampton Football Club. (Registered 12 May 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-7 May 2003, to Poland. Accommodation and transport within Poland provided by the Polish-British parliamentary group of the Polish Sejm. (Registered 12 May 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 7 December 2002, I attended a day's shooting at Glimpton Park as a guest of Associated Newspapers Ltd. (Registered 19 December 2002)
- 20 February 2003, my wife and I attended the Brit Awards at Earls Court as guests of the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 12 March 2003)
- 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)
| - 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 |
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| | - 30 April-4 May 2004, to Doha, Qatar, as a guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 12 May 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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 |
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- Series of lectures at theatres around the country, booked through Clive Conway Associates. (£15,001-£20,000)
- Fee from Channel 4 for five appearances on `Countdown' television programme. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 December 2002)
- 11 February 2003, fee for speaking engagement from the Chartered Institute of Builders. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 February 2003)
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- Series of lectures at theatres around the country, (£15,001-£20,000)
- 28 January 2004, fee for speaking engagement paid by the Phyllis Court Club, Henley on Thames. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 1 February 2004)
- Two sessions presenting the Richard Littlejohn programme for Sky Television. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 24 March 2004)
- Annual contract for column for the Guardian newspaper (£25,001-£30,000) (Registered 24 March 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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)
| - 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)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Adviser to Scottish Biofuels and Pipsa Energy.
- Fees for journalism from: Guardian, Observer, Times Newspapers, Daily Telegraph. (Up to £5,000 in each case).
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27 February 2003, to Stuttgart to attend the Stuttgart v. Celtic UEFA Cup tie, as a guest of J and J Gallagher, whose plane was used for the return journey between London and Stuttgart. (Registered 29 April 2003).
- 19-21 May 2003, to Seville for UEFA Cup Final as guest of Celtic Football Club and UEFA. (Registered 19 August 2003)
| - 19-21 May 2003, to Seville for UEFA Cup Final as guest of Celtic Football Club and UEFA. (Registered 19 August 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group 'MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Kevin Brennan MP, Greg Knight MP and Ian Cawsey MP.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for a speech to the Triennial Conference of the Association of Golf Club Secretaries. (Registered 22 April 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Part of the salary of a member of my staff is provided by Mr Philip Brown of Weybridge, Surrey. (Registered 18 May 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for training activity at Luther Pendragon, 2002. (Registered 31 October 2002)
- Fees for appearing on BBC radio and television programmes. (Up to £5,000)
- Article for Hello! Magazine published on 21 January 2003. (Registered 27 February 2003)
| - Fees for appearing on BBC radio and television programmes. (Up to £5,000)
- Four appearances on the Wright Stuff television programme for Channel 5 since April 2003. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- March 2002, to Estonia, to attend Eurovision Song Contest. Two tickets for Eurovision Song Contest and overnight accommodation for two people provided by Tallinn City Council. (Registered 31 October 2002)
- 18-21 February 2003, to Estonia accompanied by my partner. Flights and accommodation paid for by HTV. (Registered 27 February 2003)
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