This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 8 September 2004 and 22 October 2004, in alphabetical order by MP.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - BBC "This Week" (for BBC1) weekly series, June and July 2004, and September 2004 ongoing. (£10,001-£15,000)
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| | - 29 August-3 September 2004, to Norway with the British-Norwegian All-Party Parliamentary Group, which I chair, financed by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 9 September 2004)
- 4-9 October 2004, to Morocco, at the invitation of their Speaker for the opening of Parliament by the King. All expenses paid for by the Moroccan Parliament. (Registered 11 October 2004)
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- Chairman (non-executive), Eden Research plc, formerly XiMed PLC; pharmaceutical research and development.
- Non-executive director, The Midwest Group (investments in Sierra Leone).
| - Eden Research plc (non-executive), formerly XiMed PLC; pharmaceutical research and development.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- An engraved silver salver, given to me by members of the North Oxfordshire Conservative Association to mark my having been a Member of Parliament for Banbury for 20 years. (Registered 13 October 2003)
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- (b) Medpharma PLC.
- (b) Multi Media Television plc (share options).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant to Octopus Asset Management.
| - Director-designate of Spinel Holdings, whose activities include commercial and property interests in the Russian Federation.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 30 August-5 September 2004, to Ghana, in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, sponsored by Oxfam. (Registered 8 September 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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- 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Bombay, Jammu, Kashmir and Delhi to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 15 October 2003)
- 1-12 December 2003,to Jordan, Kuwait and Oman with Conservative Middle East Council to discuss local and regional security, economic and political issues. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 17 December 2003)
| - 1-12 December 2003,to Jordan, Kuwait and Oman with Conservative Middle East Council to discuss local and regional security, economic and political issues. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 17 December 2003)
- 20 September-1 October 2004, to India with the Conservative Parliamentary Friends of India, visiting Delhi, Kerala, Bangalore and Hyderabad to be briefed on political and economic developments in India with particular reference to the information technology and life science sectors. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 21 October 2004)
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- 27 July-25 August 2003, to Ethiopia, Peru and New Zealand to study and report on HIV/AIDS issues, justice systems, health services and the environment. All expenses paid by the Norfolk Fellowships Charitable Trust. (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 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)
| - 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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- 9-11 September 2003, visit to Gibraltar with the Associate Parliamentary Group for Gibraltar for National Day on 10 September. Meetings with Chief Minister, Governor, UK military commander. Travel and accommodation for self and spouse met by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 16 September 2003)
- 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)
| - 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Two nights' accommodation at the Marriott Hotel, Cardiff. Hospitality and tickets for the Community Shield Match at the Millennium Stadium for myself and my wife provided by McDonald's. (Registered 11 September 2003)
- Two season tickets for Queen of the South Football Club, provided by the Club. (Registered 11 September 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
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- I own a share in a residential property in Dorset for which rental income is received.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fees for lectures to Civil Service College, which are paid direct to charities. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-5 September 2003, to Barcelona. Flight and one night's hotel accommodation in Barcelona paid for by the Fundacio Rafael Campalans, a Catalan think-tank at whose conference I spoke. (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 10-11 December 2003, to Madrid. Travel expenses and one night's accommodation in Madrid paid for by the Fundacion Alternativas, a left of centre Spanish think tank. (Registered 15 December 2003)
| - 10-11 December 2003, to Madrid. Travel expenses and one night's accommodation in Madrid paid for by the Fundacion Alternativas, a left of centre Spanish think tank. (Registered 15 December 2003)
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- 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Dehli to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 14 October 2003)
- 29 April-4 May 2004, to Qatar as guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 4 May 2004)
| - 29 April-4 May 2004, to Qatar as guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 4 May 2004)
- 30 September-1 October 2004, to India with Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial/commercial issues, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 4 October 2004)
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3. Clients |
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- The British Horseracing Board
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Occasional articles for The Guardian. (Up to £5,000)
- 13 October 2004, fee for speech at the annual conference of the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27 August-4 September 2003, to Jordan at the invitation of the Royal Hashemite Court who paid for my flight and part of my accommodation costs. (Registered 10 September 2003)
- 22-27 October 2003, to Jordan with my partner at the invitation of the Royal Hashemite Court who paid for our flights and accommodation. (Registered 5 November 2003)
| - 22-27 October 2003, to Jordan with my partner at the invitation of the Royal Hashemite Court who paid for our flights and accommodation. (Registered 5 November 2003)
- 12-15 September 2004, to Washington in my capacity as Co-Chair of the International Taskforce on Climate Change. Costs of accommodation and travel paid for by the promoters of Taskforce. (Registered 20 October 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Member, Supervisory Board, EGS Group Ltd (IT solutions to the public sector). (£10,001-£15,000)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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| | - (b) Shares and share options in EGS Group Ltd.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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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)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-9 September 2003, to Macedonia. Hotel for three nights and ticket for England/Macedonia football match paid by Orka Holdings. (Registered 8 September2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-14 October 2003, to Kenya in my capacity as Chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare to meet government officials and NGOs to discuss the bushmeat trade and wildlife conservation issues. Travel and subsistence costs were paid for by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. (Registered 15 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 20-26 September 2004, to Western Canada with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, organised by the Rail Freight Group. The purpose of the visit was to provide information and briefing on rail freight business and practice and compare these with UK practice. The Rail Freight Group provided travel and accommodation including travel within Canada. (Registered 10 October 2004)
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- 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussions with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 14 October 2003)
- 25-27 November 2003, to Romania with the All-Party Romania Group for discussions with Ministers and officials. Hospitality and accommodation provided by the Government of Romania. (Registered 3 December 2003)
| - 25-27 November 2003, to Romania with the All-Party Romania Group for discussions with Ministers and officials. Hospitality and accommodation provided by the Government of Romania. (Registered 3 December 2003)
- 18-25 September 2004, to Vietnam, as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Vietnam Group, with a delegation. The in-country costs were met by the National Assembly of Vietnam. (Air fares met by IPU with a contribution from the British Council.) (Registered 5 October 2004)
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- 8-11 September 2003, to Gibraltar for Gibraltar's National Day and discussions with parliamentarians about Gibraltar's future. Travel, subsistence and accommodation costs were met by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 12 September 2003)
- 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)
| - 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Member of FITCH International Advisory Committee - an international rating agency.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-8 September 2004, to Stockholm to speak at a seminar to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the British/Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Travel expenses for my wife and me paid by the British/Swedish Chamber of Commerce. (Registered 13 October 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-10 October 2003, to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a member of the All-Party Group on the Great Lakes and Rwanda. Transport and accommodation costs met by the government of the DRC. (Registered 13October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-13 September 2004, to Gibraltar for Gibraltar National Day, accompanied by my partner, at the invitation and expense of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 12 October 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 9 September 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant to College Hill, providing advice on public policy in relation to horseracing, solely for their work in respect of the Tote. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 8 July 2003)
- Weekly article for The Independent. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 9 October 2003, lecture for Royal Bank of Scotland. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Occasional articles for: The Sunday Mirror (£2,000) (Up to £5,000)
- The Guardian (£650) (Up to £5,000)
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- Contract for weekly article for The Guardian from October 2004. (£25,001-£30,000)
- 9 October 2003, lecture for Royal Bank of Scotland. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 January 2004)
- Occasional articles for:
- 6 September 2004, speech to an AMT-Sybex conference. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 October 2004)
- 23 September 2004, speech to the Yorkshire Fiscal Group. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 October 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - One residential property in London from which rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 18-25 September 2004, to Hong Kong, sponsored by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administration Region. (Registered 4 October 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - The services of a research assistant sponsored by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales until August 2005. (Registered 19 October 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 24-26 September 2004, to Cadenabbia, Italy, for parliamentary conference as part of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. I paid my own travel expenses; my board and lodging was provided by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. (Registered 13 October 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee for appearances on LBC. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 5-6 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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- 26-28 September 2003, to Oman as guest of the Government (Registered 29 September 2003)
- 30 December 2003-4 January 2004, to Oman as a guest of the Government of Oman. (Registered 5 January 2004)
| - 30 December 2003-4 January 2004, to Oman as a guest of the Government of Oman. (Registered 5 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-13 May 2003, to USA to see launch of a satellite. Travel and accommodation paid for by Astrium. (Registered 14 October 2003)
- 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Delhi to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 14 October 2003)
- 28 December 2003-2 January 2004, to Taiwan at the invitation and expense of the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 12 March 2004)
| - 28 December 2003-2 January 2004, to Taiwan at the invitation and expense of the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 12 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Delhi to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 15 October 2003)
- 26-31 October 2003, to Israel under the auspices of the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel, who met all travel and accommodation expenses. (Registered 10 November 2003)
| - 26-31 October 2003, to Israel under the auspices of the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel, who met all travel and accommodation expenses. (Registered 10 November 2003)
- 18-26 September 2004, to China as part of a parliamentary delegation. Accommodation and internal travel paid for by the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCC) and the flights between London and Beijing paid by Mr Maurice Bennett, of Phase Eight. (Registered 30 September 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-13 September 2004, to Gibraltar as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gibraltar, funded by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 14 October 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 10-11 September 2004, to Gibraltar, flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 18 October 2004)
- 16-24 October 2004, to Hong Kong, flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Hong Kong. (Registered 18 October 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Elected councillor on Leicester City Council.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 18-25 September 2004, to Vietnam as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Vietnam Group. The in-country costs were met by the National Assembly of Vietnam. (Air fares were met by IPU with a contribution from the British Council.) (Registered 1 October 2004)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - I am the founder of the Unsung Heroes' Award Scheme, which acknowledges worthy contributions to the community from unsung heroes nominated by constituents. Awards scheme, including prizes and promotion, sponsored by Mr William Sullivan.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 16 July 2003, speech for Ceridian Centrefile (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
- 21-25 July, presenting programme for BBC Big Read series (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
- 31 August-1 September 2003, speech for AMT-SYBEX (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
| - September 2004, two speeches for the Royal Bank of Scotland in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 13 September, speech for National Express - cancellation fee. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 21 September 2004, speech for X-changing Insurance in Brighton. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 5 October 2004, speech for Marketing Week Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 8 October 2004, speech for Leicestershire & Northampton Society of Chartered Accountants. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 13 October 2004, speech for KPMG in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 20 October 2004, speech for Arthur D Little in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-13 September 2004, to Gibraltar, accompanied by my wife, for Gibraltar National Day, as guests of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 11 October 2004)
- 5-7 October 2004, to Tobago, accompanied by my wife, as co-chairman of the British Trinidad and Tobago All-Party Parliamentary Group. I paid for our flights to Tobago, but our hotel costs for two days in Trinidad and internal flights from Tobago to Trinidad and return were provided by the Trinidad and Tobago Government. (Registered 11 October 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 8-12 October 2004, to United Arab Emirates as a guest of the UAE Government. (Registered 18 October 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - The services of a researcher funded by the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales for the period 11 October 2004 to July 2005. (Registered 18 October 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Mr. D. Instance, Sellindge, Ashford (use of private plane).
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 27 May-2 June 2004, to Oman with the Oman All-Party Parliamentary Group, as guests of the Oman Majilis to establish links between Parliament and the Majilis. (Registered 11 October 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22 September-1 October 2003, to San Francisco to deliver a lecture. Transport and accommodation provided by City Arts and Lectures Inc. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 22-25 August 2004, to Sweden, as guest of SAAB and Bofors, to discuss defence issues. The cost of flights and accommodation was met jointly by SAAF and Bofors. (Registered 22 September 2004)
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- 30 September-9 October 2003, to Japan in my capacity as Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary. All flights and accommodation provided by the Japanese Government. (Registered 17 October 2003)
- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 23 July-3 August 2004, to Mongolia, at the invitation of the Mongolian Parliament, to talk to MPs, civil servants and political parties about standards in public life, party organisation and the development of civil society. My hotel and hospitality was paid by the Mongolian Government; I paid for my own air fare. (Registered 11 October 2004)
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- 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Delhi to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 13 October 2003)
| - 20 September-1 October 2004, to India with Conservative Parliamentary Friends of India, visiting Delhi, Kerala, Bangalore and Hyderabad, to be briefed on political and economic developments in India with particular reference to the information technology and life science sectors, as a guest of the Government of India. (Registered 7 October 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-11 May 2004, to Kuwait as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Kuwait Group. Air fare and hospitality was provided by Ministry of Information in Kuwait. (Registered 12 October 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Clemmow Hornby Inge; advertising agency.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Monthly column for GQ Magazine, occasionally related to parliamentary affairs. (£10,001-£15,000)
- Adviser to AM Conseil; an industrial consultancy on strategic development, including internal and external communication and change management issues. Does not include parliamentary or public affairs services.
- Fees for speeches: 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)
- 16 September 2003, to France to speak at KPMG EMA Partners Conference. Travel, accommodation and fee paid by organisers. (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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Hosting of constituency website by 4D Media.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 17 December 2003, to Dubai to speak for the Institute of Science and Technology. Travel and accommodation paid by organisers. (Registered 13 January 2004)
- 9-10 January 2004, to Berlin to speak at the International Bertelsmann Forum. Travel and accommodation paid by organisers. (Registered 13 January 2004)
- 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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- New Media SPARK PLC (non-executive); a venture capital company.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Occasional income from use of my house in Wales as a location for advertisements, etc.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Mediasurface (non-executive director from 26 August 2004); a web management software provider.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member of the European Advisory Committee of Bridgepoint Capital Ltd (with effect from 10 March 2004). (£25,001-£30,000)
| - Member of the European Advisory Committee of Bridgepoint Capital Ltd (from 10 March to 8 September 2004). (£25,001-£30,000)
- Fee for speech and follow-up internal roundtable for Sovereign Strategy. (£5,001-£10,000)
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8. Land and Property |
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- 20 per cent share of family home in London.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussion with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 17 October 2003)
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- 14-30 May 2003, to Victoria, Australia at expense of Department of Education and Training of the Government of Victoria to give lectures, attend meetings and make visits to discuss education and training. (Registered 2 September 2003)
- 27-31 December 2003, to Nairobi, Kenya, to look at education in developing countries, paid for by Hotcourses, an educational publishing company. (Registered 22 January 2004)
| - 27-31 December 2003, to Nairobi, Kenya, to look at education in developing countries, paid for by Hotcourses, an educational publishing company. (Registered 22 January 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 3 July 2004, I was a guest of Coca-Cola at the Women's Singles Finals at Wimbledon Tennis Club. (Registered 21 September 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 8-12 October 2004, to the United Arab Emirates, for discussions on Iran, Iraq, terrorism and the relationship between UAE and the UK. Flights and hospitality provided by the United Arab Emirates. (Registered 11 October 2004)
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- 27 September-4 October 2003, to Hong Kong for meetings with senior representatives of both the public and private sector to be informed of the current economic and political aspects of Hong Kong. Flights and hotel accommodation provided by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. (Registered 15 October 2003)
| - 20-26 September 2004, to Western Canada with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, organised by the Rail Freight Group. The Rail Freight Group provided travel and accommodation including travel within Canada. (Registered 18 October 2004)
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| | - 20 September-1 October 2004, to India with the Conservative Parliamentary Friends of India, visiting Dehli, Kerala, Bangalore and Hyderabad, to be briefed on political and economic developments in India with particular reference to the information technology and life science sectors, as a guest of the Government of India. (Registered 20 October 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 16 September 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 21 October 2004)
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- 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussions with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 1-5 September 2003, to Azerbaijan to visit Jewish communities and meet the Prime Minister and other Government representatives. All travel and hospitality paid for by the Azerbaijani Parliament. (Registered 10 September 2003)
- 21-25 November 2003, to Cyprus for discussions on EU accession, reunification prospects, and Turkish Cypriot 'elections' with representatives of Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Expenses met by Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives; upgrade on flights courtesy of Cyprus Airways. (Registered 26 November 2003)
| - 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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- 3 September 2003, speech at Deutsche Bank Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 16 July 2003, speech at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 27 July 2003, article for the Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 September 2003)
- May-July 2003, weekly series for BBC. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 September 2003)
- May and June 2004, articles for the Sunday Times. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 July 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 and August 2004, eight articles for the Sunday Times. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 2 September 2004)
| - 1 September 2004, speech at Private Finance Initiative Journal Annual Dinner (Blue Box Group UK Ltd), London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 7 October 2004, speech at Audit Commission Dinner, Daventry. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 14 September 2004, speech at 100 Property Club Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 28 September 2004, speech at IChemE Awards Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 2 September 2004, Gramophone Classical Awards, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 5 October 2004, speech at CIO Connect Dinner, Surrey. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 22 September 2004, speech at Knight Frank Estate Agents Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- May 2004, four articles for the Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 July 2004)
- June 2004, four articles for the Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 July 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) BBC 'This Week' for (BBC1) August 2004, weekly series (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- July 2004, four articles for the Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 September 2004)
- August 2004, four articles for the Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 September 2004)
- September 2004, article for GB Airways Medlife Magazine. Fee plus return flights to Gibraltar. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 8 September 2004, speech at Chiron Corporation Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 20 September 2004, speech at Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, Gibraltar. Fee plus four nights' accommodation. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 29 September 2004, speech at JBP PR Anniversary Dinner, Bristol. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- September 2004, four articles for the Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- October 2004, four articles for the Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 12 October 2004, speech at 2004 Building Homes Quality Awards, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 18 October 2004, speech at T Rowe Price Dinner, London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
- 19 October 2004, speech at British Businessmen's Club, Düsseldorf, Germany. Fee plus return flight. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
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| | - September 2004, free Executive Medical Screen, Cromwell Hospital, London SW7. (Registered 20 October 2004)
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- 24-28 August 2003, return travel to USA and four nights' accommodation paid for by Kerr McGee North Sea (UK) Ltd. (Registered 9 September 2003)
- 20-21 October 2003, participant at International Media Conference, Dublin. Return travel and accommodation paid for by News World International. (Registered 14 November 2003)
| - 20-21 October 2003, participant at International Media Conference, Dublin. Return travel and accommodation paid for by News World International. (Registered 14 November 2003)
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- 20-27 August 2003, with my wife to Cyprus. Fares and accommodation paid for by the House of Representatives of Cyprus. (Registered 9 September 2003)
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- Fee for writing and publishing a pamphlet on the housing market. (Registered 24 June 2004)
| - Fee for writing and publishing a pamphlet on the housing market. (£20,001-£25,000) (Registered 24 June 2004)
- Fee for article for the Daily Telegraph. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 15 September 2004)
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| | - From 16 June 2004 I have the services of a researcher who is employed by Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) to work for me in my capacity as Chair of the Sports Caucus, a small group of MPs with a common interest in sport. Through BISL he is paid for his work on the Caucus by Sport England , UK Sport, the Local Goverment Association and the Fitness Industry Association, each of whom pay in excess of £1,000. (Registered 9 September 2004)
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- 23 September-2 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Delhi to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 15 October 2003)
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| | - 20 September-1 October 2004, to India as a guest of the Government of India. (Registered 4 October 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 5-8 July 2003, to Isle of Man for Tynwald Ceremony as guest of the Tynwald and Isle of Man Government, who paid for hotel accommodation and meals. (Registered 17 September 2003)
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- 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)
- 14-20 August 2003, to Canada as guest of Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, who paid for my flights and accommodation, for a training conference. (Registered 17 September 2003)
- 7-13 September 2003, to Gibraltar with All-Party Parliamentary Group for National Day Celebrations. Flights, accommodation and meals paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 17 September 2003)
- 27 September-1 October 2003, to Kuwait, including flights, all meals, hospitality and accommodation, paid for by Arab Orient Group. (Registered 3 December 2003)
| - 27 September-1 October 2003, to Kuwait, including flights, all meals, hospitality and accommodation, paid for by Arab Orient Group. (Registered 3 December 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)
- 5-11 September 2004, to Gibraltar as member of parliamentary delegation, as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar who paid for flights, hotels and meals. (Registered 20 September 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant (strategic adviser) to Proquote Ltd from January-November 2002. (Registered 26 September 2003)
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- 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussion with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 14 October 2003)
- 29 April-4 May 2004, to Doha, Qatar, as guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 17 May 2004)
| - 29 April-4 May 2004, to Doha, Qatar, as guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 17 May 2004)
- 23-28 July 2004, to Grand Cayman to attend briefing on legal, financial and political issues as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Cayman Island Group. Return flight and accommodation provided by the Cayman Islands Government Office. (Registered 9 September 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 18-25 September 2004, to Vietnam as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Vietnam Group. The in-country costs were met by the National Assembly of Vietnam. (Air fares were met by IPU with a contribution from the British Council.) (Registered 13 October 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Six-month contract as associate of Penna Change Consultancy (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 September 2003)
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| | - 20 August-1 September 2004, to Dar es Salaam, to attend Helsinki Process on Globalisation Meeting. Air fare and hotel accommodation at the Royal Palm Hotel, Dar es Salaam, paid for by the Helsinki Process. (Registered 14 September 2004)
- 3-6 October 2004, to Montreux, to attend the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) advisory board meeting, followed by the International Security Forum. Travel and accommodation paid for by DCAF. (Registered 11 October 2004)
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- 30 June-4 July 2003, to Israel and the Palestinian Authority with Labour Friends of Israel to meet members of the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority, and people involved in furthering peace and families of victims of terror. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Labour Friends of Israel and the Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 11 September 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 9 October 2003, use of private plane provided by IIR Limited from Blackpool to London. (Registered 15 October 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:
| - Of the individuals who sponsored me to run the London Marathon in aid of the Haven House Foundation the following sponsored me over £550:
- 12-14 September 2004, my wife and I were guests of Scottish Coal for a day's fishing on the River Tay and two nights' accommodation. (Registered 24 September 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 10 September 2004)
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- Member, Supervisory Board, Asprey and Garrard.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Adviser on business development to:
- The Company Agency; a communications company.
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| | - 18-25 September 2004, to Vietnam as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Vietnam Group. The in-country costs were met by the National Assembly of Vietnam. (Air fares were met by IPU with a contribution from the British Council.) (Registered 30 September 2004)
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- 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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| | - 9-13 September 2004, to Gibraltar, as part of the National Day Celebrations, at the invitation and expense of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 11 October 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 18-25 September 2004, to Vietnam as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Vietnam Group. The in-country costs were met by the National Assembly of Vietnam. (Air fares were met by IPU with a contribution from the British Council.) (Registered 11 October 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 9 September 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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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 15 October 2004)
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- 9-11 September 2003, to Gibraltar to celebrate the national day. Hotel expenses and air fare were borne by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 15 September 2003)
- 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt, accompanied by my spouse, at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 9 March 2004)
| - 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt, accompanied by my spouse, at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 9 March 2004)
- 9-13 September 2004, to Gibraltar, accompanied by my wife. Travel and accommodation provided by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 11 October 2004)
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- 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)
- 28 May-5 June 2004, to Syria with a parliamentary delegation. Flights paid by the British Syrian Society; accommodation by the Syrian Government. (Registered 14 June 2004)
| - 28 May-5 June 2004, to Syria with a parliamentary delegation. Flights paid by the British Syrian Society; accommodation by the Syrian Government. (Registered 14 June 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-12 October 2004, to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras al-Khaimah, to meet Government and business leaders. Transport and accommodation provided by the Government of Abu Dhabi. (Registered 21 October 2004)
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- 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)
- 4-7 July 2004, to Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus, at the invitation of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, who sponsored the visit. (Registered 8 July 2004)
| - 4-7 July 2004, to Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus, at the invitation of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, who sponsored the visit. (Registered 8 July 2004)
- 8-11 October 2004, to Cyprus to attend the annual rally at the 'Green Line' near Morphou, supported by the Morphou Municipality (in Exile). (Registered 18 October 2004)
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- 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussions with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 14 October 2003)
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- 20-24 September 2003, to Singapore with the All-Party Singapore Group for discussion with ministers and officials. Flights paid for by Singapore Airlines and accommodation provided by the Government of Singapore. (Registered 14 October 2003)
| - 18-25 September 2004, to Vietnam as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Vietnam Group. The in-country costs were met by the National Assembly of Vietnam. (Air fares were met by IPU with a contribution from the British Council.) (Registered 11 October 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee from ITV for taking part in new series of Celebrity Fit Club. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Fee from BBC for series of programmes as a roving agony aunt. (£20,001-£25,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 14 October 2003, fee for speaking at conference in Madrid on the future and reform of pension funds, organised by The Economist which paid the fee, my air fare and overnight accommodation. (Registered 16 October 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Delhi to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 15 October 2003)
| - 9-12 September 2004, to Gibraltar as a guest of the Gibraltar Government for discussions of the future of Gibraltar and to attend National Day events. (Registered 18 October 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 5-7 September 2003, to Venice and Trieste to attend Taiwanese Fine Arts Exhibition at Venice Biennale. Travel and hotel expenses paid by Taiwanese government. (Registered 8 September 2003)
| - 31 August-5 September 2004, my wife and I were guests of my constituent, Mr John Downes, of Sutton, Cheshire, on a four day cruise in the Aegean, and one night at the Ciragan Palace Hotel in Istanbul. (Registered 8 September 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 5-7 September 2003, to Venice and Trieste to attend Taiwanese Fine Arts Exhibition at Venice Biennale. Travel and hotel expenses paid by Taiwanese government. (Registered 8 September 2003)
| - 31 August-5 September 2004, my husband and I were guests of Mr John Downes of Sutton, Cheshire, on a four day cruise in the Aegean, and one night at the Ciragan Palace Hotel in Istanbul. (Registered 8 September 2004)
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- Spafax (non-executive) (media company serving the airline industry).
- Cottage Industry Productions Limited; specialising in television production and consultancy.
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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. I made a donation equivalent to the cost of the trip to local sports clubs. (Registered 21 October 2004)
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