This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 16 July 2004 and 8 September 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)2
| - Arcadia Lectures in 2003 for School of Oriental and African Studies, London (Up to £5,000)
- Television programmes (as a participant) for BBC One programme "This Week", from January-May 2004. (£10,001-£15,000)
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| | - 26 June-2 July 2004, to Botswana at the invitation of the Botswana Government, as part of an all-party visit to investigate issues of interest to the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Government. (Registered 23 July 2004)
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- 22-25 July 2003, party political visit to Washington. The costs of travel and accommodation were met by Philip Gould of Philip Gould Associates. (Registered 31 July 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 19 and 20 September 2002, two days fishing on the River Tay in Scotland as a guest of Scottish Coal. (Registered 3 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 19-24 July 2003, to Kabul and Baghdad on a fact-finding tour. Flights and two nights' accommodation in Kuwait were paid for by Flying Lion Ltd (accommodation and transport in Kabul paid for by British Embassy). (Registered 12 August 2003)
- 19-24 July 2003, to Kabul and Baghdad on a fact-finding tour. Flights, and two nights' stop-over accommodation in Kuwait provided by Flying Lion Ltd (accommodation and transport in Kabul paid for by British Embassy). (Registered 12 August 2003)
- 1-6 September 2003, to Sri Lanka at invitation of Government of Sri Lanka, who met the cost of my flights, all hotel accommodation and local transport. (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 30 November-4 December 2003, to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. The cost of my flights and all hotel accommodation was provided by Flying Lion Ltd. (Local transport and dinners in each of the countries visited was provided by the respective British Embassies.) (Registered 15 December 2003)
| - 30 November-4 December 2003, to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. The cost of my flights and all hotel accommodation was provided by Flying Lion Ltd. (Local transport and dinners in each of the countries visited was provided by the respective British Embassies.) (Registered 15 December 2003)
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| | - 26-29 July 2004, to Iceland to discuss effects and impacts of scientific whaling on whale population. Cost was covered by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). (Registered 11 August 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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- A flat in central London, from which rental income is received.
- A cottage in Oxfordshire from which rent is paid.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Teswaine Business Communications Ltd. (non-executive) (£10,001-£15,000).
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 26 June-4 July 2004, to the Sudan, sponsored by the All-Party Sudan Group. (Registered 14 July 2004)
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- 1-21 August 2003, accompanied by my family I spent 20 nights at a private villa in Barbados. I have made a charitable donation to a charity chosen by Sir Cliff Richard, the owner of the villa, in lieu of the cost of this accommodation. I paid for all other expenses, including flights. (Registered 28 August 2003)
| - July/August 2004, accompanied by my family I spent 18 nights as a guest at a private villa in Barbados. I have made a charitable donation to a charity chosen by Sir Cliff Richard, the owner of the villa, in lieu of the cost for this accommodation. I paid for all other expenses, including flights. (Registered 17 August 2004)
- 16 August 2004, while on holiday in Tuscany, I visited Prime Minister Berlusconi in Sardinia for talks. The Italian Government provided the travel arrangements for the visit and accommodation for an overnight stay which included my wife who accompanied me. (Registered 17 August 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 24-26 August 2004, to Stavanger, Norway, to visit Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference and exhibition, with the British Offshore Oil and Gas All Party Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality sponsored by UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), Statoil and Chevron Texaco. (Registered 8 September 2004)
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| | - 17-20 June 2004, to West Bank and Gaza with the UK Joint Parliamentary Middle East Councils to discuss local and regional security, economic and political issues. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the UK Joint Parliamentary Middle East Councils. (Registered 7 September 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 20 July 2003, two tickets to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, as guests of the Managing Director of Brands Hatch Circuits Limited. (Registered 18 July 2003)
| - 4 July 2004, hospitality and two tickets for Wimbledon from the BBC. (Registered 21 July 2004)
- 11 July 2004, (as constituency MP) guest of Sir Jackie Stewart and the British Racing Drivers' Club at the British Grand Prix, Silverstone. (Registered 21 July 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- October 2002, to Canada, to address Ditchley Conference on future of health care funding. Travel and accommodation paid for by Ditchley Foundation. (Registered 22 October 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 23-29 July 2004, to the Cayman Islands with the All-Party Cayman Islands Group, for meetings with the Speaker of the House, Chief Secretary, Attorney General and other Government ministers. My travel and accommodation costs were met by the Cayman Islands Government. (Registered 20 July 2004)
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- 25-27 June 2003, to Finland under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFL and Nirex Ltd. (Registered 21 July 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 18-20 July 2003, passes to British Grand Prix at Silverstone provided by Federation Internationale de L'Automobile (FIA). Transport to and from the circuit on 19 and 20 July provided by Williams F1. (Registered 23 July 2003)
| - 10-11 July 2004, passes to British Grand Prix at Silverstone provided by Federation Internationale de L'Automobile (FIA). Transport to and from the circuit on 11 July provided by Williams F1. (Registered 21 July 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-9 August 2003, air travel from UK to Lebanon and accommodation for the official opening by President Lahoud of Le Royal Hotel Beirut, received from General Mediterranean Holding. (Registered 11 August 2003)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - I am a member of the Tyr Consortium which holds minerals exploration licences in Iceland (currently unremunerated).
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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)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Donation of £1,850 from the GPMU Leeds and Central Yorkshire Branch towards the cost of my 2004 Annual Parliamentary Review. (Registered 7 September 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 15-20 September 2002, study tour to Bahrain, accompanied by my wife, at the invitation and expense of the Gulf Centre for Strategic Studies and the Bahrain Government. (Registered 10 September 2002)
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- 4-12 May 2003, to Angola under auspices of All-Party Parliamentary Group on Angola to visit humanitarian projects and meet ministers, NGOs and employees of UK firms. Travel and accommodation expenses met by Christian Aid, Oxfam GB, Save the Children UK, and Tearfund. (Registered 4 August 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- President (International Affairs) of First Magazine.
- Adviser to the publisher of the House Magazine on his other publications, including the Church of England Newspaper.
- Regular participant in "Parliamentary Questions" BBC radio programme. I receive a fee of £250 for each appearance. (Up to £5,000)
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- Adviser to the publishers of the House Magazine.
- Regular participant in "Parliamentary Questions" BBC radio programme. I receive a fee of £265 for each appearance. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Received from Keith Young, former owner and publisher of the House Magazine, a gift of a clock to mark our twenty-five years' association and a gift from Mrs Young in appreciation of my support for her husband over twenty five years. (Registered 21 July 2004)
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- 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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| | - 20-24 May 2004, to Monaco. Accommodation provided by the Automobile Club of Monaco. Travel costs were met by Sovereign Strategy. (Registered 27 July 2004)
- 12-18 June 2004, to Washington DC, USA, to discuss nuclear policy issues. Travel and accommodation costs were met by Cumbria Inward Investment Agency. (Registered 27 July 2004)
- 28-30 July 2004, to Amsterdam. Travel and accommodation costs were met by Transrapid International. (Registered 9 August 2004)
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- 17-28 July 2003, to Bermuda for the elections. Accommodation provided by the Progressive Labour Party. (Registered 4 August 2003)
- 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 17 November 2003)
| - 25 September-12 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 17 November 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - July 2004, to Israel at the invitation of the Conservative Friends of Israel. (Registered 22 July 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 19-24 May 2004, to South Korea, partly funded by F.I.M. International. (Registered 19 July 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- July 2003, demonstration flight in a Hawk provided by BAe plc (a constituency company). (Registered 14 August 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fees from the BBC. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 5 June 2003)
- Fees from GMTV. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 5 June 2003)
- Fees from The Guardian. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 5 June 2003)
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- Fees from The Guardian. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 25-27 June 2003, to Finland under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFL and Nirex Ltd. (Registered 21 July 2003)
- 5-11 October 2003, visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to support the transition process, institutions and actors; forge links between the UK and DRC, particularly between Parliament and the newly-created National Assembly; and better understand the current situation in the DRC, the roles played by the UK and the international community and the potential for future engagement. Transport, accommodation and most subsistence was provided by the Transitional National Government. (Registered 20 October 2003)
| - 5-11 October 2003, visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to support the transition process, institutions and actors; forge links between the UK and DRC, particularly between Parliament and the newly-created National Assembly; and better understand the current situation in the DRC, the roles played by the UK and the international community and the potential for future engagement. Transport, accommodation and most subsistence was provided by the Transitional National Government. (Registered 20 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-10 August 2003, to Lebanon to meet President and Prime Minister and attend opening of Le Royal Hotel. Flights and accommodation provided by the Anglo-Arab Organisation and General Mediterranean Holding. (Registered 22 August 2003)
- 10-21 August 2003, government hotel room rates and car and driver provided by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic during private visit to Syria. (Registered 22 August 2003)
- 26-28 September 2003, to Oman as guest of the Government (Registered 29 September 2003)
| - 26-28 September 2003, to Oman as guest of the Government (Registered 29 September 2003)
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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)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 11-14 June 2004, to Portugal as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Football Team, with travel, accommodation and hospitality provided by McDonalds, and football facilities and hospitality by the Portuguese Parliament. (Registered 26 August 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Collins Stewart Tullett PLC (independent non-executive); stockbrokers.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Occasional articles written for the Financial Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 22 July-12 August 2004, to Australia to participate in conferences on welfare reform organised by the Centre for Independent Studies, who paid for my return flight to Sydney and a return flight between Sydney and Canberra. All my accommodation was arranged privately. (Registered 6 September 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 30 August-3 September 2004, to Oslo and Trömso, Norway, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Norway. All accommodation and expenses paid for by the Norwegian Government. (Registered 7 September 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Parliamentary consultant to the Confederation of UK Coal Producers. (£5,001-£10,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 17-20 April 2004, to United Arab Emirates, as a guest of the Government of the UAE. The costs of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 28 July 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 4-7 July 2004, to the Republic of Cyprus at the invitation of the House of Representatives, to attend meetings with the UK High Commissioner, the President of the Republic, the Speaker of the House, leaders of the Opposition and Civic Leaders. All expenses paid by Friends of Cyprus. (Registered 6 September 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 17-20 October 2003, to Canada at the invitation of the Canadian Muslim Congress, who provided hotel accommodation for three nights. (Registered 17 December 2003)
| - 17-20 October 2003, to Canada at the invitation of the Canadian Muslim Congress, who provided hotel accommodation for three nights. (Registered 17 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 12 February 2003, England V Australia Football International, as guest of McDonalds. (Registered 25 July 2003)
- 20 June 2003, England V Pakistan, with my PA to One Day Test at The Oval, as guest of Gallaher Group. (Registered 25 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 27-30 June 2004, to Brussels accompanied by my wife as guests of the International Security Management Association (ISMA) to receive their Distinguished Achievement Award. I received an inscribed Steuben Glass Eagle and a cash gift. Our Eurostar economy class travel expenses and three nights' accommodation were paid for by ISMA. (Registered 17 August 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 8-13 November 2002, to Kazakhstan as a member of a delegation who were guests of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. The external flights and transport to and from the airport were paid for by Consolidated Construction International (UK Ltd). Internal flights, accommodation and sundry small token gifts were paid for by the Kazakhstan Government. (Registered 24 December 2002)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Two articles for the Daily Telegraph. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 November 2002).
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Reception sponsored by Toyota in my constituency in June 2004. (Registered 2 August 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for writing a paper for the European Media Forum, as part of a project on the Review of Public Service Broadcasting. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 20-22 May 2004, to Portugal, to address the Annual Convention of the Road Haulage Association. Travel and accommodation for my wife and me were provided by the Road Haulage Association. (Registered 26 August 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- I write a column for The Morning Advertiser every five weeks. (Up to £5,000)
| - I write a column for The Morning Advertiser every five weeks (£250 per article). (Up to £5,000)
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| | - 17-20 June 2004, to India to attend a conference on global security and terrorism, organised by Strategic Foresight Group (an Indian think tank) and sponsored by Essar Shipping Ltd of India, who paid for my return flight from London to Delhi and three nights' accommodation. (Registered 16 August 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- AMT-SYBEX Group Ltd, Dublin (non-executive).
| - AMT-SYBEX Group Ltd, Dublin (non-executive). The company is a systems integrator which focuses on the utility, transport and energy retail industries.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Adviser to Dunalastair Ireland Ltd (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 22 August 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Complimentary membership at Champney's, Piccadilly, for me and my wife.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 19-20 July 2003, travel to and attendance at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone at the invitation of the Motorsport Association and Williams Grand Prix Engineering. (Registered 22 July 2003)
- I occasionally accept hospitality from SKY Sports to attend Chelsea Football Club for some of Chelsea's home matches. (Registered 29 January 2004)
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| | - 8-12 March 2004, to Sierra Leone, to visit Freetown, Makeni town, Bombali and Binkolo, organised and partially funded by Plan UK (registered charity Plan International UK). I met the remaining costs myself. (Registered 28 July 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 21-27 August 2003, to Cyprus at expense of World Federation of Overseas Cypriots to meet Cypriot political leaders and other political leaders and speak at Conference of World Federation of Overseas Cypriots. (Registered 28 August 2003)
- 27 September-5 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 19 November 2003)
| - 27 September-5 October 2003, visit to Australia with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club to participate in Third Parliamentary World Cup Tournament. Members contributed to the cost of flights and hotels. Financial support was secured from Halewood International, the Australian Hotels Association, Canberra Tourism, Aus Trade, Acumen Alliance, AMP and Eurest Supply Services. Rugby kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 19 November 2003)
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- Smart People First; provider of IT services.
- Ergonomy Ltd.; marketing company.
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- (a) Smart People First.
- (a) Ergonomy Ltd.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 20 July 2003, my son, a friend and I attended the British Grand Prix as guests of Jaguar. (Registered 21 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 15 August 2004,to Budapest as a guest of British American Racing at the Hungarian Grand Prix. (Registered 1 September 2004)
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- 6-8 November 2002, to Gibraltar to act as international observer for the Gibraltar referendum, representing the House of Commons All-Party Gibraltar Group. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 3 December 2002)
- 10-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to attend the Annual Morphou Rally. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 23 October 2003)
| - 10-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to attend the Annual Morphou Rally. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 23 October 2003)
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- 20 July 2003, my son and I attended the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, as a guest of Max Mosley, President of the FIA. (Registered 12 August 2003)
- 24 May 2004, my wife and I attended the Chelsea Flower Show as guests of Mr Philip Lader, former US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. (Registered 8 June 2004)
| - 24 May 2004, my wife and I attended the Chelsea Flower Show as guests of Mr Philip Lader, former US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. (Registered 8 June 2004)
- 11 July 2004, my daughter and I attended the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, as a guest of Max Mosley, President of the FIA. (Registered 27 July 2004)
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| | - 26 June-2 July 2004, to Botswana at the invitation of the Botswana Government as part of an all-party visit to investigate issues of interest to the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Government. (Registered 30 July 2004)
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- 15-26 August 2002, to Auckland, New Zealand to deliver the 2002 Hillary Lecture. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Auckland Museum Circle. (Registered 6 December 2002)
- 22 September-1 October 2003, to San Francisco to deliver a lecture. Transport and accommodation provided by City Arts and Lectures Inc. (Registered 14 October 2003)
| - 22 September-1 October 2003, to San Francisco to deliver a lecture. Transport and accommodation provided by City Arts and Lectures Inc. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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- 11-18 May 2003, to Malawi, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to study the facilities for family planning and reproductive health throughout the country. Accommodation and flights funded by Marie Stopes International. (Registered 18 July 2003)
- 24-28 May 2003, to Lisbon, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to attend a meeting. Funded by the International European Forum on Population and Development. (Registered 18 July 2003)
- 10-12 June 2003, to Madrid, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to talk to Spanish parliamentarians about setting up their own Group on Population. Funded by UNFPA. (Registered 18 July 2003)
- 7 July 2003, as Secretary of the All-Party Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health, to Brussels. Funded by the International European Forum on Population and Development. (Registered 18 July 2003)
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- 30 June -4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 23 July 2003)
- 6-10 October 2003, to Taiwan as a guest of the Government of Taiwan, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 7 November 2003)
| - 6-10 October 2003, to Taiwan as a guest of the Government of Taiwan, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 7 November 2003)
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| | - 18-23 January 2004, to Israel to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was funded by Labour Friends of Israel and the Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 21 July 2004)
- 12-15 May 2004, to Turkey, funded by the Turkish Government Party, who provided travel in Turkey (excluding internal flights) and accommodation in Ankara and Istanbul for the duration of the visit. (Travel to and from and within Turkey paid by Members' European Travel Scheme administered by the House of Commons Department of Finance and Administration.) (Registered 21 July 2004)
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- 17-22 August 2003, to Pakistan and Kashmir. Flights provided by Justice for Jammu and Kashmir (non-profit organisation). (Registered 2 September 2003)
- 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)
| - 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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| | - Parliamentary consultant to Punch Taverns, 9-30 July 2004. (Up to £5,000)
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- 2-3 September 2002, panellist at Executive Brief 2002 at Gleneagles Hotel. Travel and hospitality paid by the organisers, AMT-SYBEX of Letchworth. (Registered 4 September 2002)
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- 25-29 November 2002, to Taiwan, to encourage trade links and secure an investment in my constituency. Visit funded by the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 4 December 2002)
- 18-23 January 2004, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority and others to discuss the furthering of the peace process. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 29 January 2004)
| - 18-23 January 2004, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority and others to discuss the furthering of the peace process. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 29 January 2004)
- 12-15 May 2004, to Turkey, funded by the Turkish Government Party, who provided travel in Turkey (excluding internal flights) and accommodation in Ankara and Istanbul for the duration of the visit. (Travel to and from and within Turkey paid by Members' European Travel Scheme administered by the House of Commons Department of Finance and Administration.) (Registered 21 July 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 7 August 2003)
- 25 September 2003, I was a guest at the MOBO awards held at the Royal Albert Hall. Ticket and dinner were provided by Mr Colin Reid of Leroy Reid and Co. (Registered 13 November 2003)
| - 25 September 2003, I was a guest at the MOBO awards held at the Royal Albert Hall. Ticket and dinner were provided by Mr Colin Reid of Leroy Reid and Co. (Registered 13 November 2003)
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- 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member of International Advisory Board of Independent News and Media PLC.
- 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).
| - Fees for speeches: 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), Charterhouse Development Capital at a dinner 24 May 2004 (Registered 20 July 2004), clients of Portland PR at a dinner 15 June 2004 (Registered 20 July 2004), clients of Weber Shandwick at a breakfast and dinner respectively on 14 June and 14 July 2004. (Registered 20 July 2004)
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- 5-6 May 2003, to Warsaw to speak at the College for Europe and FES. Travel and accommodation paid for by the College of Europe. (Registered 13 August 2003)
- 6-8 June 2003, to Moscow to speak at the Moscow School of Political Studies. Travel and accommodation paid for by the School. (Registered 13 August 2003)
- 17 December 2003, to Dubai to speak for the Institute of Science and Technology. Travel and accommodation paid by organisers. (Registered 13 January 2004)
| - 17 December 2003, to Dubai to speak for the Institute of Science and Technology. Travel and accommodation paid by organisers. (Registered 13 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - May and September 2004, to Russia to present papers on Judicial Independence to the Moscow School of Politics. Travel and accommodation for four days on each visit paid for by the Moscow School of Politics. (Registered 3 September 2004)
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- 20-27 October 2002, to Taiwan, on fact-finding visit and to encourage investment in the UK. All costs were paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 6 December 2002)
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- 16-20 November 2002, to Singapore to attend a conference entitled "Dialogue of Cultures - Towards a Global Civic Identity". Airfare and hotel accommodation provided by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. (Registered 27 November 2002)
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- 17-18 June 2003, to Paris Air Show at Le Bourget with the Parliamentary Space Committee (an Associate Parliamentary Group). Travel and one night's accommodation provided by UK Industrial Space Committee, hospitality provided by EADS/Astrium. (Registered 19 July 2003)
- 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)
| - 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)
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- 6-14 October 2002, to New York and Los Angeles, United States, with Commons and Lords Rugby Team. Members contributed the cost of the flights and hotels. Financial support was also received from Halewood International, Chase de Vere, Halcrow, GEM Construction, Volt Europe, GlaxoSmithKline. Sports kit was provided by Nike. (Registered 12 December 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 4 July 2004, lunch and tickets for the Centre Court for two people for the Wimbledon Men's final, at the invitation of Imperial Tobacco Ltd. (Registered 20 July 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee from Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting for advice on recruiting a press officer. (Registered 13 August 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-16 November 2002, to Australia, organised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Australian Parliamentary Exchange Council. All travel and accommodation costs were met by the Australian Government. (Registered 19 December 2002)
- 20-26 November 2002, to Rio de Janeiro, to attend 2002 Atlantic Conference, organised by Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, who paid for accommodation. The flights were paid for by the Government of Brazil. (Registered 19 December 2002)
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- 10 July 2003, shared flight from Karlovy Vary to Prague in aeroplane provided by IRR Ltd. Hotel accommodation on night of 9 July and local transport in Czech Republic were provided by the ODS Party, Czech Republic. (Registered 7 August 2003)
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- 30 June -4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 18 July 2003)
- 1-5 September 2003, to Azerbaijan to visit Jewish communities and meet the Prime Minister and other Government representatives. All travel and hospitality paid for by the Azerbaijani Parliament. (Registered 10 September 2003)
| - 1-5 September 2003, to Azerbaijan to visit Jewish communities and meet the Prime Minister and other Government representatives. All travel and hospitality paid for by the Azerbaijani Parliament. (Registered 10 September 2003)
- 26-28 May 2004, to Paris as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Crossrail. Accommodation and transport paid for by Cross London Rail Lines Ltd. (Registered 29 July 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Television programmes (as a participant), BBC 'This Week' (for BBC1) January-May 2004, weekly series (£10,001-£15,000), BBC 'Dinner with Portillo' series of six programmes May-October 2004 (for BBC4) (£15,001-£20,000), BBC 'This Week' for BBC1 November-December 2003 (paid June 2004) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 July 2004)
| - 6 July 2004, Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, East of England Supper, Norwich. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 2 September 2004)
- Television programmes (as a participant), BBC 'This Week' (for BBC1) January-May 2004, weekly series (£10,001-£15,000), BBC 'Dinner with Portillo' series of six programmes May-October 2004 (for BBC4) (£15,001-£20,000), BBC 'This Week' for BBC1 November-December 2003 (paid June 2004) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 July 2004); BBC 'This Week' (for BBBC1) June and July 2004, weekly series. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 September 2004), 30 July 2004, BBC Newsnight Review (for BBC2) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 2 September 2004)
- July 2004, article for Medlife Magazine. Fee plus return flight to Tunis and three nights' hotel accommodation. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 2 September 2004)
- July and August 2004, eight articles for the Sunday Times. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 2 September 2004)
- August 2004, article for the Times Weekend Review (Up to £5,000) (Registered 2 September 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 8-20 September 2004, to the USA as part of the delegation from the British American All Party Group, partly funded by the US Statement Department through their International Visitors Programme (remaining funds provided by BAPG). (Registered 24 August 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Speech writing consultancy work in April and June 2003 for Sky, commissioned by Portland. (Registered 23 July 2003)
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- 30 June -4 July 2003, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority and others. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 21 July 2003)
- 18-23 January 2004, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority and others to discuss the furthering of the peace process. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 23 January 2004)
| - 18-23 January 2004, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority and others to discuss the furthering of the peace process. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 23 January 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Non-executive director of Blue Planet Financials Investment Trust PLC.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Lectures for Updates Sixth Form Conferences. (Up to £5,000)
- Fee for two lectures on privatisation to Adam Smith Conferences on 25 November 2002 and 4 December 2002 (Up to £5,000). (Registered 5 December 2002)
- Business adviser to Rembrandt Consulting; a consultancy advising companies on cost reduction, marketing, strategy and other main business issues.
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- 12-17 April 2003, return air travel between Heathrow and Qatar and accommodation in Doha, to attend the Third Qatar Conference on Democracy and Free Trade as the guest of the Gulf Centre for Studies at the University of Qatar and Qatar's Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (Registered 23 July 2003)
- 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)
| - 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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- October 2002, gift of a watch from H.H. Shaikh Hamdam Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. (Registered 31 October 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 13 and 14 June 2003, two nights' accommodation, meals, hospitality and entry to York Races for myself and my wife from Timeform Limited in return for my speaking at a charity dinner organised by Timeform. (Registered 29 August 2003)
- Gift of set of two entry badges from Scottish Racing valid during 2004 (not available on open market but nominal value of £800 per badge). (Registered 29 December 2003)
| - Gift of set of two entry badges from Scottish Racing valid during 2004 (not available on open market but nominal value of £800 per badge). (Registered 29 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Complimentary membership of Champneys Health Club, London. (Registered 2 October 2002)
| - Complimentary membership of Champneys Health Club, London.
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- 10 July 2003, use of a private plane provided by Specialized Transportation Limited from London to Prague and returning from Prague to London. (Registered 4 August 2003)
- 9 October 2003, use of private plane provided by IIR Limited from Blackpool to London. (Registered 15 October 2003)
| - 9 October 2003, use of private plane provided by IIR Limited from Blackpool to London. (Registered 15 October 2003)
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- 26 July-10 August 2003, to the USA, for meetings and visits in connection with the Clore Leadership Programme, financed by the Clore Duffield Foundation. (Registered 12 August 2003)
- 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)
| - 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)
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- 18-24 April 2002, to India to visit fair trade projects. Flights and accommodation met by Oxfam. (Registered 22 July 2003)
- 19-24 July 2003, to Afghanistan to meet members of government, UK and US forces and see work of the Halo Trust, and to Kuwait for meetings relevant to providing treatment in London for Iraqi boys injured by bombs. Flights, accommodation in Kuwait, paid by Flying Lion Ltd (accommodation and transport in Kabul provided by British Embassy). (Registered 12 August 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr John Coldman has made a donation to the Conservative Association covering my constituency. (Registered 29 August 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fees from the Telegraph Group for an article in the Daily Telegraph and an article in the Sunday Telegraph. (Registered 22 July 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 29 September-3 October 2002, the Amalgamated Electrical and Engineering Union paid for my hotel accommodation at the Labour Party Conference in Blackpool. (Registered 31 October 2002)
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- 20-23 July 2003 two speeches at the Woodrow Wilson Centre, Washington DC. Accommodation costs met by the Centre, plus a $50 per diem. (Registered 13 August 2003)
- 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Delhi to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 30 September 2003)
| - 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Delhi to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 30 September 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donation to my constituency party from MSF Union. (Registered 12 June 2002)
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- 20-28 August 2003, to Cyprus with my family to attend 13th International Conference of Overseas Cypriots. The World Organisation of Overseas Cypriots paid for the air fare for myself and my wife and for one hotel room, and provided incidental hospitality for other members of the party. (Registered 1 September 2003)
- 10-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to attend the Annual Morphou Rally. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Municipality of Morphou (in Exile). (Registered 14 October 2003)
| - 10-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to attend the Annual Morphou Rally. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Municipality of Morphou (in Exile). (Registered 14 October 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 20 July 2003, my partner and I were guests of Total plc at the Grand Prix at Silverstone. (Registered 28 July 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 31July-2 August 2004, to Yalta, Ukraine, to attend conference of the International Energy Advisory Council, who provided airfares, hotel and hospitality. (Registered 1 September 2004)
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- 6-11 September 2002, to Gibraltar, accompanied by my wife, as guests of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 6 December 2002)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 11-14 June 2004, to Portugal as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Football Team, with travel, accommodation and hospitality provided by McDonalds, and football facilities and hospitality by the Portuguese Parliament. (Registered 30 July 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee from BBC for taking part in a radio programme, "Britain's Favourite Monarch". (Up to £5,000) (Registered 13 August 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Maidstone and the Weald Conservative Association was given £5,000 by Mr Antony Cochrane. (Registered 24 July 2003)
| - Provision of a student as political researcher by Hull University Politics Course for the duration of the academic year starting September 2004.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 2 July 2004, two tickets and hospitality at Wimbledon on Men's Semi-Finals Day, as a guest of the BBC. (Registered 25 August 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- A donation of £2,200 towards my election expenses at the 2001 General Election was received from the Tranport and General Workers Union (T&GWU) (Registered 8 July 2002)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 15-21 July 2003, on flights between London and Washington my wife and I were upgraded by British Airways from Economy to Economy Plus Class. (Registered 31 July 2003)
| - 13 July 2004, on flight between London and Washington my wife and I were upgraded by Virgin Airlines. (Registered 22 July 2004)
- 19 July 2004, on flight between Washington and London my wife and I were upgraded by BA. (Registered 22 July 2004)
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- 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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