This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 3 December 2004 and 28 January 2005, in alphabetical order by MP.
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- Television programmes, as a presenter for BBC One's weekly programme "This Week", from January 2003. (£15,001-£20,000)
- 28 July-1 August 2003, five days presentation of radio show for LBC (Up to £5,000)
- Arcadia Lectures in 2003 for School of Oriental and African Studies, London (Up to £5,000)
- 2 November 2003, fee for article in the Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 December 2003)
- 2 November 2003, fee for article in The Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 December 2003)
- Television programmes (as a participant) for BBC One programme "This Week", from January-May 2004. (£10,001-£15,000)
| - Television programmes (as a participant) for BBC One programme "This Week", from January-May 2004. (£10,001-£15,000)
- Television programmes, as a presenter for BBC One's weekly programme "This Week" from October, November and December 2004 ongoing. (£10,001-£15,000)
- 14 December 2004, fee for article in Evening Standard. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 10 January 2005)
- 31 December 2004, fee for article in Daily Express. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 10 January 2005)
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- 28 February-11 March 2003, to Jamaica to deliver the Norman Manley Memorial Lecture. Return flight and seven nights' accommodation paid for by the Norman Manley Law School University in the West Indies. (Registered 23 December 2003)
- 16-23 June 2003, to Jamaica as participant in the Jamaican Environmental Trust National Awards ceremony. Return flight and three nights accommodation paid for by the Jamaica Environmental Trust. (Registered 23 December 2003)
- 6-10 November 2003, to Nassau in the Bahamas as a participant in the 8th Annual Caribbean Multi-National Business Conference. Return travel and four nights' accommodation paid for by Carib News publications, New York, USA. (Registered 23 December 2003)
- 23-27 April 2004, to Philadelphia for speaking engagement. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Philadelphia branch of the National Congress of Black Women. (Registered 25 May 2004)
- 407 November 2004, to St Kitts-Nevis as a participant in the 9th Annual Caribbean Multi-National Business Conference. Return travel and four nights' accommodation paid for by Carib News publications, New York, USA. (Registered 12 November 2004)
| - 23-27 April 2004, to Philadelphia for speaking engagement. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Philadelphia branch of the National Congress of Black Women. (Registered 25 May 2004)
- 4-7 November 2004, to St Kitts-Nevis as a participant in the 9th Annual Caribbean Multi-National Business Conference. Return travel and four nights' accommodation paid for by Carib News publications, New York, USA. (Registered 12 November 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - My constituency party has received a registrable donation from Ms MT Rainey, an advertising executive. (Registered 21 December 2004)
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- 7-12 December 2003, to Stockholm, Sweden and Oslo, Norway, as a guest speaker on electronic democracy at the Cisco Public Services Summit. The event organisers, Cisco, provided travel, hotel accommodation, food and entertainment for conference speakers. (Registered 16 December 2003)
| - 22-25 January 2005, to Athens, Greece, to receive an honorary award from exhibition organiser Xenia. The event organisers provided travel and hotel accommodation and presented me with a trophy and scroll. (Registered 28 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-7 January 2005, to Jordan as a guest of the Government of Jordan. (Registered 11 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 13-19 February 2004, to Afghanistan, Georgia and Turkey. The cost of my flights and one night's hotel accommodation in Istanbul was provided by Flying Lion Ltd. Other accommodation, local transport and dinners were provided by the respective British Embassies. (Registered 23 February 2004)
| - 13-19 February 2004, to Afghanistan, Georgia and Turkey. The cost of my flights and one night's hotel accommodation in Istanbul was provided by Flying Lion Ltd. Other accommodation, local transport and dinners were provided by the respective British Embassies. (Registered 23 February 2004)
- 1-4 November 2004, to Cuba at the invitation of the Cuban Foreign Minister. En-route I visited the Turks & Caicos Islands, St Kitts &Nevis and Grand Cayman. The cost of my flights and one night's hotel accommodation in Turks & Caicos was provided by Flying Lion Ltd. (Other accommodation was provided by the UK Ambassador in Havana.) (Registered 9 December 2004)
- 5-8 December 2004, to Egypt and Israel. The cost of my flights and two nights' hotel accommodation in Jerusalem was provided by Flying Lion Ltd. (Other accommodation was provided by the UK Ambassador in Cairo.) (Registered 9 December 2004)
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- The Cayo Foundation have made a donation of £8,000 to nine charities of my choice as sponsorship for my growing a beard. (Registered 8 January 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - My constituency party received payment for sponsorship of a constituency dinner from Northumbrian Water Ltd. (Registered 13 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 20-25 September 2004, to lecture in five German cities on 'The Uses of Nations' at the invitation of the Deutsch-Britische Gesellschaft. No fee paid but travel and accommodation covered. (Registered 4 November 2004)
- 21-23 October 2004, to Boston, Massachusetts, at the invitation of Boston College to lecture on 'The US Presidential Election: A view from Parliament, a View from Europe'. No fee paid but travel and accommodation covered. (Registered 4 November 2004)
| - 20-25 September 2004, to lecture in five German cities on `The Uses of Nations' at the invitation of the Deutsch-Britische Gesellschaft. No fee paid but travel and accommodation covered. (Registered 4 November 2004)
- 21-23 October 2004, to Boston, Massachusetts, at the invitation of Boston College to lecture on `The US Presidential Election: A view from Parliament, a View from Europe'. No fee paid but travel and accommodation covered. (Registered 4 November 2004)
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- 27 July-25 August 2003, to Ethiopia, Peru and New Zealand to study and report on women's rights, HIV/AIDs issues, justice systems, health services and the environment, paid for by the Norfolk Fellowships Charitable Trust. (Registered 20 January 2004)
| - 18-26 November 2004, to the Falkland Islands on a parliamentary visit, paid for by the Falkland Islands Government, who also paid my fare from Falkland Islands to Argentina on 26 November for lecture. (Subsistence in Argentina and return fare to UK on 1 December paid by British Council). (Registered 24 January 2005)
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- January-February 2004, researcher provided for my House of Commons office by Forum for the Future, an organisation that organises placements for students studying sustainable development. (Registered 9 January 2004)
| - January-February 2005, researcher provided for my House of Commons office by Forum for the Future, an organisation that organises placements for students studying sustainable development. (Registered 16 December 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Chairman (non-executive) of Multi Media Television plc (interactive digital television through the Job Channel and interactive digital television consultancy).
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) Angel Gate Aviation Limited.
- (a) Mastermailer Group Limited.
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- (b) Transense Technologies PLC.
- (b) Eden Research plc, formerly pXiMed PLC (share options).
- (b) Multi Media Television plc.
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- Mastermailer Group Limited.
- Transense Technologies PLC.
- Eden Research plc, formerly pXiMed PLC (share options).
- Multi Media Television plc.
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- Teswaine Business Communications Ltd. (non-executive) (£10,001-£15,000).
| - Teswaine Business Communications Ltd. (non-executive) (£10,001-£15,000) (Resigned November 2004).
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) Sticklips Ltd.; cosmetics.
| - Sticklips Ltd.; cosmetics.
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8. Land and Property |
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- (b) Scottish & Newcastle PLC
- (b) Electra Kingsway VCT PLC
- (b) Quester VCT 5 PLC
- (b) Close Technology and General VCT PLC
- (b) New Star European Growth Fund PLC
- (b) New Star UK Growth Fund PLC
- (b) Henderson High Income Trust PLC.
| - Scottish & Newcastle PLC
- Electra Kingsway VCT PLC
- Quester VCT 5 PLC
- Close Technology and General VCT PLC
- New Star European Growth Fund PLC
- New Star UK Growth Fund PLC
- Henderson High Income Trust PLC.
- New European Property Holdings Ltd. (NEPH)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Barons Property Services Ltd.; property services company (no salary currently being paid).
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- (a) Barons Property Services Ltd.
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- 14-19 October 2003, to Taiwan as a guest of the Taipei Government, who paid for flights, accommodation and internal transport. (Registered 15 January 2004)
- 20-27 March 2004, to India to attend a conference organised by the World Health Organisation and the Stop TB Partnership, to visit DFID projects including hospitals, clinics and microfinance projects. Flights and accommodation paid by Results UK. (Registered 1 April 2004)
| - 20-27 March 2004, to India to attend a conference organised by the World Health Organisation and the Stop TB Partnership, to visit DFID projects including hospitals, clinics and microfinance projects. Flights and accommodation paid by Results UK. (Registered 1 April 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Lay member of General Medical Council, for which a daily attendance allowance is paid. (£20,001-£25,000)
| - Lay member of General Medical Council. (£10,001-£15,000)
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- 27-30 November 2003, to Co. Clare, Republic of Ireland, to chair presentations at Clare Tourism Conference. Accommodation and meals for my wife and myself provided by Clare County Council and Clare Tourism Council (who also presented me with a small gift of crystal. (Registered 10 December 2003)
- 23-29 July 2004, to Cayman with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Cayman Islands. Travel and accommodation costs were met by the Cayman Islands Government. (Registered 2 November 2004)
| - 23-29 July 2004, to Cayman with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Cayman Islands. Travel and accommodation costs were met by the Cayman Islands Government. (Registered 2 November 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Consultant to Bourne Leisure Group Ltd.; a holiday park operator in Britain and overseas, on general and parliamentary matters. (£5,001-£10,000)
| - Consultant to Bourne Leisure Group Ltd.; a holiday park operator in Britain and overseas, on general and parliamentary matters. (£15,001-£20,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Adviser to Ernst and Young. (Up to £5,000)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) Lansdowne Advisory Ltd.
- (a) Longborough Capital PLC.
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- Longborough Capital PLC.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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| | - Parliamentary Adviser to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (£10,001-£15,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Member of Advisory Panel to Professional Indemnity Division, MIA Insurance.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Premises provided by Leeds City Council at a peppercorn rent for use as my constituency office. The Council does not pay running and maintenance costs.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- December 2003, while on holiday in Egypt I visited King Abdullah of Jordan for official talks. The King provided the travel arrangements for the visit and a sightseeing tour of Petra for my family who accompanied me on the day. (Registered 16 January 2004)
| - December 2004, while on holiday in Egypt I visited King Abdullah of Jordan for official talks. The King provided the return travel arrangements for the visit and a sightseeing tour of Wadi Rum for my family who accompanied me on the day. (Registered 17 January 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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| | - Adviser to Indepen Consulting Limited, giving seminars on relationship between government and business. (£5,001-£10,000)
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- 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)
- 14-16 February 2004, to Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security, economic and political issues with the Shura Council, and other personalities. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of Saudi Arabia. (Registered 24 February 2004)
| - 14-16 February 2004, to Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security, economic and political issues with the Shura Council, and other personalities. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of Saudi Arabia. (Registered 24 February 2004)
- 26 December 2004-9 January 2005, to India with Lords and Commons Cricket Club, visiting Mumbai, Udaipur and New Delhi to represent UK Parliament playing against the Indian Parliament amongst other teams. Met own travel costs to India; accommodation and travel costs within India for self and immediate family supported by a combination of tour sponsors (principally, KPMG, Aviva, Castrol India, FICCI, NASSCOM, BG, Emirates, Standard Chartered and Parador Properties) and the Government of India. (Registered 17 January 2005)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Director of CAABU (The Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding Ltd.) (appointed 25 November 2004).
- Director of Middle East International (appointed 16 December 2004).
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 29 October-5 November 2004, to Botswana at the invitation of the Botswana Government as part of an All-Party Parliamentary Group for Botswana visit to investigate issues of interest to the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Government. (Registered 24 January 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Self-employed partner in family farming business at Lower Aynho Grounds (see item 8).
| - Self-employed partner in family farming business at Lower Aynho Grounds (see item 8).
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- (b) Glaxo Smith Kline PLC; pharmaceuticals.
- (b) Reckitt Benckiser PLC; household products.
- (b) Tesco PLC; food retailing.
- (b) Target Corporation Inc.; US retailer.
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- Reckitt Benckiser PLC; household products.
- Tesco PLC; food retailing.
- Target Corporation Inc.; US retailer.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Use for six months of a Powabyke (electric assisted bicycle) provided by The Worthing Herald. (Registered 5 December 2003)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- BT pays for the production of a letter/leaflet to its subscribers within specific exchange catchments within my constituency in support of my campaign to secure broadband in those areas.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 30 August-5 September 2004, to Ghana on fact-finding visit. Flights between London and Accra and Accra to Tamare and hotel accommodation in Accra and Northern Ghana funded by Oxfam GB. (Registered 30 December 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 7 March 2004, match tickets and hospitality for myself and a guest at the Wales vs France Six Nations rugby match, courtesy of Western Power Distribution. (Registered 8 Match 2004)
- Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group 'MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Greg Knight MP, Pete Wishart MP and Ian Cawsey MP.
| - 7 March 2004, match tickets and hospitality for myself and a guest at the Wales vs France Six Nations rugby match, courtesy of Western Power Distribution. (Registered 8 March 2004)
- Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group `MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Greg Knight MP, Pete Wishart MP and Ian Cawsey MP (until 31 December 2004).
- 28 November 2004, two tickets and hospitality at the Royal Gala opening of the Wales Millennium Centre as the guest of BBC Wales. (Registered 9 December 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - On accompanying visits to Washington DC in April and December 2004, my wife and baby were upgraded by Virgin Atlantic Airways. (Registered 10 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 10-12 December 2004, to Pristina, Kosovo, arranged and funded by the East West Parliamentary Practice Project (EWPPP) to discuss parliamentary democracy with Kosovan politicians. Travel and accommodation provided by EWPPP. (Registered 18 January 2005)
- 12-16 December 2004, to Moscow, arranged and funded by the Russia Foundation. Travel and accommodation provided by the Russia Foundation. (Registered 18 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-11 December 2003, to Madrid. Travel expenses and one night's accommodation in Madrid paid for by the Fundacion Alternativas, a left of centre Spanish think tank. (Registered 15 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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| | - Fee for article for The Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 21 December 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Casework and research assistance provided by the Refugee Education and Training Advisory Service, a division of World University Service (UK), a charitable organisation.
| - Casework and research assistance provided by the Central London Advice Service (since 1 August 2004).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their 'Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000)
| - Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their `Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-7 January 2005, to Jordan, to meet the King, Government ministers and Members of Parliament to discuss Middle East peace process. Flight and accommodation paid for by the Jordanian Government. (Registered 8 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 5-6 December, to New York, to speak at the third annual Clinton Presidential Foundation Forum. Travel and hotel costs paid by the Clinton Foundation. (Registered 8 December 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - I have received donations to pay the salary of a member of my parliamentary staff from:
- Mr Paul Marshall, London
- Mr Duncan Greenland, London
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fortnightly column for Guardian Unlimited. (Up to £5,000)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Member of Advisory Board of Investis; an on-line investor relations company (unpaid).
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 28 June-1 July 2004, to Tel Aviv with intention of participating in a 'Women to Women' conference in Gaza City. Air fare paid by the Palestinian Authority. (Registered 11 July 2004)
| - 28 June-1 July 2004, to Tel Aviv with intention of participating in a `Women to Women' conference in Gaza City. Air fare paid by the Palestinian Authority. (Registered 11 July 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - My constituency party organisation has received a registrable donation from:
- Mr David Cleevely (November 2004)
- Mr Simon Kime (December 2004)
- (Registered 31 December 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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| | - 16 November 2004, fee for a lecture delivered at the invitation of Proudfoot Consulting in London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 December 2004)
- 21 December 2004, fee for a speech at the annual dinner of the Oil Industries Club. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 December 2004)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Member of the Law Society of Scotland. I resigned from paid employment as a solicitor on my election to Parliament and have received no income from professional practice as a solicitor since 1 June 2001.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - The Arthur Palmer Trust (set up in memory of the first Labour MP for Wimbledon) provides financial assistance in respect of my constituency database, newsletter and other administrative support.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 6-8 November 2004, to Genoa for the Portfino Conference, a tri-lateral UK/US/Italian conference on the future of the transatlantic relationship. Fares paid by GKN and accommodation provided by Orient Express Hotels. (Registered 24 January 2005)
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- Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group 'MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Kevin Brennan MP, Pete Wishart MP and Greg Knight MP.
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8. Land and Property |
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 15-19 November 2004, to New Delhi and Pune, to inspect call centres, sponsored by Norwich Union. (Registered 30 December 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - A contribution of £5,000 was made by mhs homes, a housing association in Gillingham, to Sport 4 All, a community sporting event which I hosted on 12 September 2004. (Registered 14 December 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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| | - Fee for article in Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- 4 December 2003, fee for speaking at an A Level Conference, organised by Philip Allan Updates. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 December 2003)
- 4 December 2003, fee for speaking at a dinner for the Royal Bank of Scotland, organised through Jeremy Lee Associates Ltd. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 December 2003)
- Series of programmes for BBC News 24 in the Head to Head series. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 December 2003)
- 23 January 2004, fee for speaking at a conference for Zurich Financial Services in London, organised by Julie Bushell Associates. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 3 March 2004)
| - 23 January 2004, fee for speaking at a conference for Zurich Financial Services in London, organised by Julie Bushell Associates. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 3 March 2004)
- 30 November 2004, fee for speaking at an A Level Conference, organised by Philip Allan Updates. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 13 December 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 29 April-4 May 2004, to Doha, Qatar, as a guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 12 May 2004)
| - 29 April-4 May 2004, to Doha, Qatar, to improve relations between UK parliamentarians and the Government of Qatar. Costs of the visit paid by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 12 May 2004)
- 19-26 September 2004, to China, to improve relations between UK parliamentarians and the Government of China. I was a guest of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party, who paid for hotel accommodation and internal flights within China. International air fares were paid for by Maurice Bennett, of Phase Eight. (Registered 20 December 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 11 December 2003, guest of Lord and Lady Ashcroft on their table at Sir Cliff Richard's charity fundraising dinner in aid of "Kids on Court" at Hampton Court Palace. (Registered 17 December 2003)
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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)
- Contract for weekly article for The Guardian from October 2004. (£25,001-£30,000)
- Contract with Simon & Schuster for a book on political events since the General Election of 2001, for which I have received £250,000 from the publishers and £200,000 from the Sunday Times. (Registered 8 July 2003)
- 9 October 2003, lecture for Royal Bank of Scotland. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 January 2004)
- Occasional articles for:
- The London Standard (£3,500) (Up to £5,000)
- 20 February 2004, lecture in Tokyo for Royal Bank of Scotland. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 5 May 2004, lecture in Athens for Economist Intelligence Unit. (£5,001-£10,000)
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- Contract for weekly article for The Guardian from October 2004. (£25,001-£30,000)
- Payment from Simon & Schuster for the paperback edition of `The Point of Departure'. (£45,001-£50,000) (Registered 28 January 2005)
- Occasional articles for: The Sunday Mirror (£1,000) (Up to £5,000)
- Occasional articles for: The London Standard (Up to £5,000)
- Occasional broadcasting fees from BBC. (Up to £5,000)
- 20 February 2004, lecture in Tokyo for Royal Bank of Scotland. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 13 July 2004)
- 5 May 2004, lecture in Athens for Economist Intelligence Unit. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 13 July 2004)
- 14 October 2004, speech to the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 January 2005)
- 28 October 2004, television appearance for Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 January 2005)
- 29 October 2004, speech to the Irish Auctioneers & Valuers' Institute, Dublin. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 January 2005)
- 18 November 2004, speech to the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 January 2005)
- 7 December 2004, speech to Russian Foundation. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 January 2005)
- 16 December 2004, speech to the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 January 2005)
- 17 December 2004, speech for Granada Television. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 January 2005)
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- Parliamentary adviser, with particular emphasis on environmental issues, to DSM Demolition Ltd. and its associated companies. (Up to £5,000)
| - Parliamentary adviser, with particular emphasis on environmental issues, to DSM Demolition Ltd. and its associated companies. (£5,001-£10,000)
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- Programme adviser to the Catholic University of America. (The fee includes the cost of secretarial assistance.)
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| | - I have been presented with a watch by First Magazine in recognition of the fact that for five years I have chaired the annual award ceremony at which the First Award for Responsible Capitalism is presented. (Registered 16 December 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Chairman, Plasticable Ltd.; private company, manufacturer of plastic extrusions.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 6-8 December 2003, to Cairo as a guest of the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration who paid my air fares and accommodation. (Registered 11 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Visits to the Stadium of Light as a guest of the Chairman of Sunderland AFC.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-26 November 2003, to Washington DC, to discuss nuclear policy issues. Travel and accommodation costs were met by Sovereign Strategy. (Registered 19 December 2003)
- 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)
| - 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)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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| | - Fortnightly column for Yorkshire Post. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 11-17 January 2004, to Taiwan, at the invitation of the Taiwan Government to members of the All-Party UK-Taiwan Group to attend a conference in Taipei. The costs were met entirely by the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 23 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27-31 October 2003, to Mexico City as Chairman of the All-Party Latin American Group for the Fourth Latin-American-Europe Conference. Travel and accommodation paid for by Latin/American European Encounters, which receives money from the European Union for the purpose. (Registered 21 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 28 June-1 July 2004, to Tel Aviv with intention of participating in a 'Women to Women' conference in Gaza City. Air fare paid by the Palestinian Authority. (Registered 14 July 2004)
| - 28 June-1 July 2004, to Tel Aviv with intention of participating in a `Women to Women' conference in Gaza City. Air fare paid by the Palestinian Authority. (Registered 14 July 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Joint ownership with my husband of a flat in Bristol.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 23-28 July 2004, to the Cayman Islands with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Cayman Islands. Travel and accommodation costs were met by the Cayman Islands Government. (Registered 21 December 2004)
- 29 August-3 September 2004, to Norway with the British-Norwegian All-Party Parliamentary Group. Travel and accommodation costs were met by the Norwegian Government. (Registered 21 December 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Parliamentary Consultant to the Chartered Institute of Taxation. (£10,001-£15,000)
| - Parliamentary Consultant to the Chartered Institute of Taxation. (£5,001-£10,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 6-8 November 2004, to Italy to attend Portofino Conference. Accommodation paid for by conference organisers. (Registered 8 December 2004)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - A donation was made to the Haltemprice and Howden Conservative Association on 18 December 2003 by Michael Spencer, a businessman. (Registered 10 January 2005)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Annual car parking space pass from South West Trains for use within my constituency. (Registered 9 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 28 June-2 July 2004, study visit to Israel and the West Bank to meet politicians, journalists and NGOs, expenses met by Labour Friends of Israel. (Registered 8 July 2004)
| - 28 June-2 July 2004, study visit to Israel and the West Bank to meet politicians, journalists and NGOs, expenses met by Labour Friends of Israel. (Registered 8 July 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 5 December 2004, one day's shooting, courtesy of Tensor plc. (Registered 3 January 2005)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) Carpetright PLC; general retailers.
- (b) HSBC Holdings PLC; banks.
- (b) Lloyds TSB Group PLC; banks.
- (b) Next PLC; retailers.
- (b) Royal Bank of Scotland PLC; banks.
- (b) Shell Transport & Trading Co. PLC; oil and gas.
- (b) Singer and Friedlander Group PLC; speciality and other finance.
- (b) Tesco PLC; food and drug retailers.
- (b) WPP Group PLC; media and photography.
| - Carpetright PLC; general retailers.
- HSBC Holdings PLC; banks.
- Lloyds TSB Group PLC; banks.
- Next PLC; retailers.
- Royal Bank of Scotland PLC; banks.
- Shell Transport & Trading Co. PLC; oil and gas.
- Singer and Friedlander Group PLC; speciality and other finance.
- Tesco PLC; food and drug retailers.
- WPP Group PLC; media and photography.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 24-27 April 2004, my wife and I were invited by Diagio to participate in a weekend at Gleneagles following the ceremony of my becoming a 'Keeper of the Quaich'. (Registered 29 April 2004)
| - 24-27 April 2004, my wife and I were invited by Diagio to participate in a weekend at Gleneagles following the ceremony of my becoming a `Keeper of the Quaich'. (Registered 29 April 2004)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) Rainbow Corporatewear Ltd.
| - Rainbow Corporatewear Ltd.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 30 December 2003-4 January 2004, to Oman as a guest of the Government of Oman. (Registered 5 January 2004)
- 27 May-2 June 2004, to Oman with the All-Party Oman Group as guest of the Oman Majlis, to establish links between Parliament and the Majlis. (Registered 7 June 2004)
| - 27 May-2 June 2004, to Oman with the All-Party Oman Group as guest of the Oman Majlis, to establish links between Parliament and the Majlis. (Registered 7 June 2004)
- 31 December 2004-3 January 2005, to Oman as a guest of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 6 January 2005)
- 12-16 January 2005, to Ethiopia, to see a number of aid projects supported by Save the Children. My flights and accommodation were paid for by Save the Children UK. (Registered 17 January 2005)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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- Gift of a traditional Omani coffee pot and incense burner from the Government of Oman. (Registered 5 January 2004)
| - Gift of a watch from the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 6 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-7 January 2005, to Jordan to meet senior Government ministers and others, paid for by the Jordanian Government. (Registered 10 January 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Parliamentary reviewer for the Institution of Electrical Engineers on engineering matters. Fee received is passed on in full for researcher for IEE. (Up to £5,000)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Just Learning Developments Ltd..
| - Just Learning Developments Ltd.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 25 September-12 October 2003, to Australia with the All-Party Commons and Lords Rugby Club to participate in the third Parliamentary World Cup tournament, with rugby kit supplied by Nike. Members of the club benefited from sponsorship of £750 from Halewood International towards hotel and travel costs and the balance, which represented the majority of the costs, was paid personally. (Registered 29 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Regular column for PensionsWeek, a publication owned by Pearson.(£5,001-£10,000)
- 12-13 September 2003, chaired a conference at Gleneagles for JP Morgan, who paid expenses and a fee. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 10 December 2003)
| - Regular column for PensionsWeek, a publication owned by Pearson. (£5,001-£10,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-7 January 2005, to Jordan, to meet senior Government ministers and officials, paid for by the Government of Jordan. (Registered 27 January 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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| | - Member of Advisory Committee of the London School of Commerce. (£20,001-£25,000)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Invar Macro Bond Fund Inc.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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(b)
- (b) Durlacher plc; investment bank, Stock Exchange listed.
- (b) Drivetec (UK) Limited; unquoted venture capital business specialising in research and development for improved car engine performance.
| - Durlacher plc; investment bank, Stock Exchange listed.
- Drivetec (UK) Limited; unquoted venture capital business specialising in research and development for improved car engine performance.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - In my capacity as Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, as Special Envoy to the City of London, I receive administrative support between October 2004 and April 2005 from the H R Smith Group of companies. (Registered 12 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 15-20 October 2003, travel and accommodation in Taipei, while on an official visit to Taiwan at the invitation of the President, paid by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 9 January 2004).
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 28 September 2003, to Washington to participate in an aviation conference, organised by the Atlantic Bridge think-tank. Outward flight paid for by Virgin and return flight paid for by US Air. (Registered 27 January 2004)
- 15-17 December 2003, to the United States. Return flight and one night's accommodation paid for by Lord Ashcroft. (Registered 27 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 31 October-4 November 2004, to Israel, funded by the Conservative Friends of Israel and assisted by the Government of Israel. (Registered 23 December 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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- Two-bedroomed house in Basildon, Essex, from which rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to take part in the memorial service in Morphou and to visit the Head of State and other party leaders in the Republic of Cyprus. Air fare and accommodation provided by the Morphou Municipality. (Registered 9 December 2003)
- 24-29 April 2004, to Macedonia as an International Election Observer. Flight and accommodation funded by the National Endowment for Democracy. (Registered 5 May 2004)
| - 24-29 April 2004, to Macedonia as an International Election Observer. Flight and accommodation funded by the National Endowment for Democracy. (Registered 5 May 2004)
- 8-11 October 2004, to Cyprus to take part in the memorial service in Morphou and to visit the Head of State and other party leaders in the Republic of Cyprus. Air fare and accommodation provided by the Morphou Municipality. (Registered 11 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- I employ for one day a week a research assistant who is employed for four days a week by Business in Sport and Leisure.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 26 September 2003, a day's shooting in Bedfordshire as a guest of the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association. (Registered 6 January 2004)
- 5 January 2004, a day's shooting and overnight hotel accommodation in Oxfordshire as a guest of Associated Newspapers Limited. (Registered 6 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- 16-21 February 2004, five day visit to Cuba with All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba, to visit hospitals, schools and scientific establishments. Cost of airfare met by IPU and cost of accommodation met by the Cuban National Assembly. (Registered 16 March 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 16-21 February 2004, five day visit to Cuba with All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba, to visit hospitals, schools and scientific establishments. Cost of airfare met by IPU and cost of accommodation met by the Cuban National Assembly. (Registered 16 March 2004)
- 18-23 September 2004, to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Ramallah, to see the work of Medical Aid for Palestinians, a charitable organisation who paid the costs of the visit. (Registered 25 January 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Member of Test Valley Borough Council.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 8 January 2004, dinner and overnight stay on board ship provided to my husband and me by Cunard on the occasion of the naming ceremony for the Queen Mary 2. (Registered 12 January 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Chairman, James Gray Consultants Ltd.; a business consultancy (currently dormant, but may be reactivated).
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- I am in receipt of the services of a research assistant from CARE (Christian Action for Research and Education.)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - My constituency association received a donation of the use of a box at Epsom Downs Racecourse for a day from the Racecourse as an auction prize at my Conservative Association Annual Dinner. (Registered 10 January 2005)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Two courtesy passes for Epsom Racecourse provided by United Racecourses.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Democracy for Young People Limited.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Commission from sales of timber products on behalf of Traditional Products Ltd.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 17-20 January 2005, to Moldova, as Vice-Chairman of the John Smith Memorial Trust. Travel and accommodation provided by the Trust. (Registered 27 January 2005)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Chairman of Skills Active Trading (formerly Register of Industry Professionals Limited), which manages the Register of Exercise Professionals.
| - Chairman of Skills Active Trading Ltd (formerly Register of Industry Professionals Limited), which manages the Register of Exercise Professionals.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- As a director of the Register of Industry Professionals I receive complimentary membership of Living Well Health Clubs.
| - As Chairman of the Register of Exercise Professionals I receive complimentary membership of Living Well and Next Generation health clubs.
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8. Land and Property |
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- House in West Kensington, London.
| - House in West Kensington, London, generating rental income.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) Shell
- (b) Diageo
- (b) GlaxoSmithKline
- (b) GUS
- (b) Marconi
- (b) Taylor Woodrow
- (b) LUMA
| - Shell
- Diageo
- GlaxoSmithKline
- GUS
- Marconi
- Taylor Woodrow
- LUMA
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- I write a column four times a year for Eagleye, the in-house magazine for Enterprise Inns (£200 for each article) (Up to £5,000). (Registered 28 January 2004)
| - I write a column four times a year for Eagleye, the in-house magazine for Enterprise Inns (£200 for each article) (Up to £5,000).
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Sovereign Reversions Limited (non-executive); home reversions.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- 4 December 2003, speech for Caspian Publishing. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
- 8 December 2003, leading a seminar for AMT-SYBEX. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
- 18 December 2003, speech for Association of Licensed Retailers. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
- From December 2003, 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World. (£90,000-£95,000)
- 12 January 2004, speech for Halifax General Insurance Services. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
- 20 January 2004, speech for the British Council for Offices. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
- 23 June 2004, speech for the Investment Property Forum. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
| - 23 June 2004, speech for the Investment Property Forum. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
- 21 October 2004, speech for the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 27 October 2004, speech at the Financial Media Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 3 November 2004, speech at the SunGard Availability Services annual Customer Conference in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 8 November 2004, speech for Microgen in Stoke Poges. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 9 November 2004, speech for KPMG in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 18 November 2004, speech for Barclays Capital in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 19 November 2004, speech at the "What House" Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 24 November 2004, speech at the Financial Innovation Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 25 November 2004, speech at the Thames Valley Business Awards in Virginia Water. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 1 December 2004, speech for the British Council of Shopping Centres in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 2 December 2004, speech at the Growing Business Awards in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 9 December 2004, speech at the Fund of Fund Awards in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- 13 December 2004, speech for the Aircraft Golfing Society in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
- From December 2004, third 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World. (£95,001-£100,000) (Registered 22 December 2004)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) 100% of share capital of Canyon Research Limited; company established to receive income and make payments relating to my forthcoming book on William Pitt The Younger and related or similar activities.
| - (a) 100% of share capital of Canyon Research Limited; company established to receive income and make payments relating to my book on William Pitt The Younger and related or similar activities.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- I occasionally accept hospitality from SKY Sports to attend Chelsea Football Club for some of Chelsea's home matches. (Registered 29 January 2004)
| - I occasionally accept hospitality from SKY Sports to attend Chelsea Football Club for some of Chelsea's home matches.
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8. Land and Property |
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- Flat in London from which rental income is received.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fee for consultancy advice to the purchasers of Consort Resources Limited (of which I was formerly a director) during the period from completion of the purchase, 31 October-31 December 2003. (Registered 12 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- South West Trains have provided me with a car park pass for use at all SWT stations. (Registered 12 December 2003)
- 17 February 2004, two tickets for the Brit Awards provided by the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 24 February 2004)
| - 17 February 2004, two tickets for the Brit Awards provided by the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 24 February 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donation of £11,000 to my constituency party by Strangers Gallery Business Club. (Registered 26 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 28 December 2003-3 January 2004, to Taiwan, as a member of a delegation from the British-Taiwan Parliamentary Group, with my wife, as guests of the Taiwan Government. (Registered 5 January 2004)
- 9-13 September 2004, to Gibraltar, accompanied by my wife, for Gibraltar National Day, as guests of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 11 October 2004)
| - 9-13 September 2004, to Gibraltar, accompanied by my wife, for Gibraltar National Day, as guests of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 11 October 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Lecturer in British Politics at the American International University in London, from January-April 2004 and late September 2004-mid-January 2005 (one hour weekly for duration of three month course) (Up to £5,000).
| - Lecturer in British Politics at the American International University in London, from January-April 2004 and late September 2004-mid-January 2005 (one hour weekly for duration of three month course) (Up to £5,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fee for journalism from News International. (Up to£5,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 12-16 December 2004, to Moscow on inter-parliamentary visit, sponsored by the Russia Foundation. (Registered 20 December 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- IncrediBull Ideas Ltd. (non-executive); consultancy company in the fields of public relations and event management. (£5,001-£10,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 27 November 2004, my husband, son and I attended the England Australia rugby match at Twickenham as guests of John Windeler, Chairman of the Alliance and Leicester plc. (Registered 4 January 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Member of Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council until 10 June 2004 - paid allowances in accordance with published scheme.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Proceeds from sales of my book "Rugby's Class War" published by London League Publications Limited.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- In my capacity as an officer of the All-Party Parliamentary Rugby League Group I receive an annual invitation from the Rugby Football League to the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final and also occasional invitations to other Rugby League matches.
| - In my capacity as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Rugby League Group I receive an annual invitation from the Rugby Football League to the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final and also occasional invitations to other Rugby League matches.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) City of London Investment Trust.
- (b) Temple Bar.
- (b) Henderson TR Pacific.
| - City of London Investment Trust.
- Temple Bar.
- Henderson TR Pacific.
- Foreign and Colonial Eurotrust Investment Trust.
- Fidelity Special Values Investment Trust.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-19 September 2003, to USA, to study US government, courtesy of the US Government and British-American All-Party Parliamentary Group. (Registered 9 December 2003)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- CRU International Ltd.
- CRU Publishing Ltd.
- These are non-executive directorships in business consultancy and publishing companies which I helped to found in 1969.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Unpaid non-executive director of CRU International Ltd. and CRU Publishing Ltd., business consultancy and publishing companies which I helped to found in 1969.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Gift of a Christmas hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 20 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 5-9 January 2003, my wife and I were the guests of Saga on a short cruise from Southampton to Casablanca. I made a speech and participated in a Question and Answer session on the trip which was organised by a subsidiary of Saga Group. The cost of our air fares back to England were met by Saga. (Registered 6 November 2003)
- 18-21 March 2004, to Cancun, Mexico with my wife in order to address a conference organised by News International Ltd; three nights' hotel accommodation and meals, as well as return air fares, were paid for by News International Ltd for both of us. (Registered 30 March 2004)
| - 18-21 March 2004, to Cancun, Mexico with my wife in order to address a conference organised by News International Ltd; three nights' hotel accommodation and meals, as well as return air fares, were paid for by News International Ltd for both of us. (Registered 30 March 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Parliamentary adviser to the William Hill Organisation. (£15,001-£20,000)
| - Parliamentary adviser to the William Hill Organisation. (£25,001-£30,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 18 January 2005, to Toulouse to attend the launch of the Airbus A380. Return air travel from London to Toulouse paid for by Airbus UK. (Registered 28 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-12 September 2003, part of parliamentary delegation to Gibraltar as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar for National Day. (Registered 12 November 2003)
- 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)
| - 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Member of Academic Board of Cambridge Online Learning.
| - Member of Academic Board of Cambridge Online Learning.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - My election fighting fund has received registrable donations from:
- Lynnet Leisure, Glasgow
- City Refrigeration, Glasgow
- Cleartech Water Solutions Ltd., Hamilton
- Liam Donnelly, East Kilbride
- Alistair Campbell, London
- (Registered 18 January 2005)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Member of Advisory Board of Voyence; an American software company (currently unremunerated).
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8. Land and Property |
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- Flat in London, from which rental income is received.
- Two cottages in Oxfordshire, from which rental income is received.
| - Two cottages in Oxfordshire, from which rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-14 September 2003, to Gaborone, Botswana, as the UK representative on AWEPA (Association of Western European Parliamentarians for Southern Africa), to attend their Annual General Meeting and conference on HIV/AIDs in sub Saharan Africa. My fare and accommodation were paid for by AWEPA. (Registered 9 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 11 October 2003, one day's shooting courtesy of Mr Simon Heffer of the Daily Mail. (Registered 8 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 3-4 October 2003, to Nice, France, to attend conference organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, who paid for flights and overnight accommodation. (Registered 8 December 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Column writer in The Daily Telegraph. (£25,001-£30,000)
- P1 Developments Management Training (Up to £5,000)
- Association for Landscape Gardeners and Architects. (Up to £5,000)
- Hat Trick Productions Limited television appearances. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Speaking engagement for JLA Agency (UBS private banking). (Up to £5,000)
- Speaking engagements for Celebrity Speakers Agency (Swiss Re Services financial services). (Up to £5,000)
- Speaking engagement for Famous Faces (The Bank of New York). (Up to £5,000)
- Speaking engagement for Paul Bailey Agency (The Property Bankers Association) (Up to £5,000)
- Speaking engagements for Performing Artists (The Royal Automobile Club, The 100 Property Club). (£5,001-£10,000)
| - Column writer in The Daily Telegraph. (£30,001-£35,000)
- Speaking engagements booked through JLA Agency:
- 30 March 2004, Thompson Financial Publishers (Up to £5,000); 8 June 2004, Royal Bank of Scotland (Up to £5,000); 6 July 2004, AXA Fund Managers (Up to £5,000); 25 November 2004, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 December 2004)
- Speaking engagement booked through Celebrity Speakers Agency:
- 22 June 2004, Ernst & Young Accountants and Management Consultants. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 December 2004)
- Speaking engagement booked through The London Speaker Bureau:
- 17 May 2004, Citigroup. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 December 2004)
- 9 November 2004, speaking engagement for Inneventive Ltd Event Management Company (CB Richard Ellis property co.) (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 6 December 2004)
- 26 February 2004, speaking engagement for Quintus Events Ltd Corporate Management (Debate for Linklater Solicitors). (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 December 2004)
- 5 November 2004, speech for the Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers (APCIMS) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 December 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-29 November 2003, to Botswana at the invitation of the Government of Botswana on an All-Party Parliamentary Botswana Group visit to investigate issues of interest of the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Government of Botswana. (Registered 14 December 2003)
- 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 6 July 2004)
| - 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 6 July 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-14 November 2003, to Lesotho and South Africa, part funded by World Vision, partly self-funded. (Registered 8 December 2003)
- 10-21 May 2004, to Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan. Costs in Ethiopia and Kenya paid for by British Council or self-funded; in Sudan partly self-funded with accommodation and internal flights funded by World Vision. (Registered 3 November 2004)
| - 10-21 May 2004, to Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan. Costs in Ethiopia and Kenya paid for by British Council or self-funded; in Sudan partly self-funded with accommodation and internal flights funded by World Vision. (Registered 3 November 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- I receive some secretarial, administrative and research support from members of the Hereford Parliamentary Business Club.
- I receive support from Raynard Research Limited for administrative and research support for my office.
| - I receive sponsorship and financial support for various political, campaigning and constituency projects from members of the Hereford Parliamentary Business Club.
- I receive sponsorship and financial support for various political, campaigning and constituency projects from Raynard Research Limited for administrative and research support for my office.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donations to the Office of the Leader of the Liberal Democrats received from:
- Liberal Democrat Business Forum £20,000 for the year 2003-2004
- C A Church Ltd. of Salisbury, Wiltshire £15,000, December 2003
| - Donations to the Office of the Leader of the Liberal Democrats received in 2004 from:
- Winston Fletc..her, London
- A J Dukes, Rutland
- Peter Crystal, London
- Peter Ellis, Cheltenham
- Mr DT and Mrs BI Greenland, London
- Mr Paul Church, Wiltshire
- Dame Maureen Thomas, London
- Mr John Stevens, London
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- December 2003, two tickets to the Royal Opera House received from the Board of the Royal Opera House. (Registered 9 January 2004)
- 11 April 2004, attendance at the annual BAFTA Awards and miscellaneous gifts provided by the sponsors, Radio Times. (Registered 28 April 2004)
| - 11 April 2004, attendance at the annual BAFTA Awards and miscellaneous gifts provided by the sponsors, Radio Times. (Registered 28 April 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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- A share of freehold commercial premises in Stafford.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fee (Up to £5,000) from BBC for television programme, distributed equally between four charities:
- (i) the Fazakerley Family Support Group
- (ii) Anfield Junior League
- (iii) Walton and Kirkdale Junior League
- (iv) Scotland Road Junior League
- (Registered 15 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 9-15 June 2003, to Israel and Gaza Strip, paid for by Christian Aid. (Registered 9 December 2003)
- 5-10 October 2003, to the Democratic Republic of Congo, paid for by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Registered 9 December 2003)
- 17-24 September 2004, to Bangladesh, flight sponsored by British Airways. (Accommodation and hospitality provided by British High Commission.) (10 November 2004)
| - 17-24 September 2004, to Bangladesh, flight sponsored by British Airways. (Accommodation and hospitality provided by British High Commission.) (10 November 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-28 November 2003, to Botswana as a guest of the Government of Botswana. (Registered 14 December 2003)
- 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 5 March 2004)
| - 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 5 March 2004)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Unremunerated Chairman of the trustees of Joseph Rowntree Social Service Charitable Trust (JRSS Charitable Trust)
| - Unremunerated Chairman of the trustees of Joseph Rowntree Social Service Charitable Trust (JRSS Charitable Trust)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group 'MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Kevin Brennan MP, Pete Wishart MP and Ian Cawsey MP.
| - Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group `MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Kevin Brennan MP, Pete Wishart MP and Ian Cawsey MP (until 31 December 2004).
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 18-23 January 2004, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority and others to discuss the furthering of the peace process. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 16-21 January 2005, to Israel and the Palestinian Territories with Labour Friends of Israel, to meet members of the Israeli Government and Parliament; Israel Labour Party activists, representatives of the military, HM Government representatives, the Palestinian Authority and Legislative Council and grassroots organisations. Travel and hospitality paid for by Labour Friends of Israel. Accommodation paid for by Labour Friends of Israel at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who provided some hospitality (meals). Travel within Israel provided by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Labour Friends of Israel. (Registered 24 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-11 September 2004, to Gibraltar to attend National Day celebrations, as a guest of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 14 January 2005)
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8. Land and Property |
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- Commercial leasehold property in Keswick, near Norwich.
- Commercial leasehold property in Vauxhall,London.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Complimentary membership of Home House, Private Members' Club.
| - Complimentary membership of Home House, Private Members' Club.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- PricewaterhouseCoopers provide me with assistance in relation to the Finance Bill 2004, in the form of technical analysis and support in relation to the provisions of the Bill. (Registered 6 April 2004)
| - PricewaterhouseCoopers provided me with assistance in relation to the Finance Bill 2004, in the form of technical analysis and support in relation to the provisions of the Bill. (Registered 6 April 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fees for media work from BBC. (Up to £5,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- In connection with my front-bench duties I receive assistance and support on tax and other issues from an individual seconded from KPMG.
| - In connection with my front-bench duties I receive assistance and support on tax and other issues from individuals seconded from KPMG and Deloitte.
- Donation to my constituency party organisation from Ilchester Estates. (Registered 18 December 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - My constituency party organisation has received registrable donations from:
- Broome & Wellington (July 2004)
- Penmarric plc. (October 2004)
- (Registered 10 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 16-19 January 2005, to Israel and the Palestinian Territories with Labour Friends of Israel, to meet members of the Israeli Government and Parliament; Israel Labour Party activists, representatives of the military, HM Government representatives, the Palestinian Authority and Legislative Council and grassroots organisations. Travel and hospitality paid for by Labour Friends of Israel. Accommodation paid for by Labour Friends of Israel at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who provided some hospitality (meals). Travel within Israel provided by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Labour Friends of Israel. (Registered 18 January 2005)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 8 January 2004, dinner and hospitality on board ship provided to me and a guest by Cunard on the occasion of the naming ceremony for the Queen Mary 2. (Registered 10 January 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Occasional hospitality and tickets from Manchester United Football Club. (Registered 18 December 2003)
| - Occasional hospitality and tickets from Manchester United Football Club.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) Fleming Managed Growth Fund; investment trusts.
- (b) Fleming Managed Income Fund; investment trusts.
| - Fleming Managed Growth Fund; investment trusts.
- Fleming Managed Income Fund; investment trusts.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 11-13 October 2003, to Cyprus to attend the Annual Morphou Rally. Travel and accommodation met by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 8 December 2003)
- 20-23 February 2004, to Qatar with parliamentary delegation. Travel and accommodation costs met by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 27 March 2004)
| - 20-23 February 2004, to Qatar with parliamentary delegation. Travel and accommodation costs met by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 27 March 2004)
- 9-12 October 2004, to Cyprus to attend the Annual Morphou Rally. Travel and accommodation met by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 22 December 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 18 January 2005, to Toulouse to attend the Airbus UK celebration of the A380. Return air travel from London to Toulouse and travel from my London home to London City Airport and return to the House of Commons paid for by Airbus UK. (Registered 21 January 2005)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- November 2003 and January 2004, two days' shooting as a guest of Associated Newspapers. (Registered 20 January 2004)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Chairman of Conservative Parliamentary Friends of India, on whose behalf I occasionally raise funds but from which I derive no personal benefit.
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6. Overseas visits |
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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. (Registered 7 January 2004)
- 25-28 October 2003, to Jerusalem to attend Medbridge Strategy Centre's Peace Conference in Middle East. Return flights from Zurich-Amman, Jordan and accommodation paid for by Medbridge. (Registered 7 January 2004)
- 24-30 November 2003, to USA as a guest of First Group to examine Yellow Bus School transport. Return flights and accommodation paid for by First Group. (Registered 7 January 2004)
- 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 15 July 2004)
| - 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 15 July 2004)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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| | - As a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Kuwait Group, on my visit to Kuwait City in May 2004 I received a gift of an Omega watch from the Ministry of Information in Kuwait. (Registered 9 December 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 4-6 June 2004, weekend stay at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle in my constituency, accompanied by my partner, as guests of the owner Mr Ian Scarr-Hall. (Registered 27 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-28 November 2003, to Botswana, as a guest of the Government of Botswana. (Registered 15 December 2003)
- 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt, at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 4 March 2004)
| - 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt, at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 4 March 2004)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) Sole beneficiary of Newnham and Gore Trust, a UK trust which manages investments on my behalf.
| - Sole beneficiary of Newnham and Gore Trust, a UK trust which manages investments on my behalf.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-11 May 2004, to Kuwait, as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Kuwait Group, accommodation and fares paid by the Kuwaiti Government. (Registered 14 January 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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| | - Fee for Robert Emrys Jones Lecture at Merchant Taylor's School, Crosby, on 18 May 2004. (Registered 10 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-12 November 2003, to Kazakhstan. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Kazakhstan, the Consolidated Construction Company and BG Group. (Registered 17 December 2003)
| - 30 September-5 October 2004, to Kazakhstan. Accommodation paid for by the Parliament of Kazakhstan. Travel paid for by the Consolidated Construction International Company (CCC) and British Gas (BG). (Registered 14 December 2004)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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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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| | - Chairman, Haylandale Ltd. (no parliamentary involvement); property development in the W. Indies.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Benfield Holdings Limited (formerly Benfield Group PLC) (non-executive) from 1 November 1999-15 October 2004,; wholly-owned subsidiary of Benfield Group Ltd.
| - Benfield Group Limited, from 2 May 2002 (non-executive deputy chairman from March 2003); reinsurance brokerage.
- Benfield Holdings Limited (formerly Benfield Group PLC) (non-executive) from 1 November 1999-15 October 2004,; wholly-owned subsidiary of Benfield Group Ltd.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- In my position as a member of the Public Policy Advisory Committee of the RAC I receive complimentary membership of the RAC Club at Pall Mall for me, and membership of their breakdown services for me and my husband.
| - In my position as a member of the Public Policy Advisory Committee of the RAC I receive complimentary membership of the RAC Club at Pall Mall for me, and membership of their breakdown services for me and my husband.
- 26 November 2004, guest of Network Rail at the Railway Ball. (Registered 19 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 21-26 January 2005, to South Africa as leader of a delegation of MPs and Peers, flights and hotel paid for by Nestlé. (Registered 27 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-8 January 2004, to Iraq on fact-finding visit. Travel and visa costs were met by the Hart Group, London. (Registered 14 January 2004)
- 19-25 June 2004, to Afghanistan and Pakistan on fact-finding visit. Flights and accommodation paid for by Saladin Security Limited. (Registered 29 June 2004)
| - 19-25 June 2004, to Afghanistan and Pakistan on fact-finding visit. Flights and accommodation paid for by Saladin Security Limited. (Registered 29 June 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Lazard & Co Limited (formerly Lazard Bank Limited).
- Lazard India Limited.
| - Lazard Brothers & Co., Limited. (formerly Lazard & Co. Limited).
- Lazard India (Private ) Limited.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Associate Director, Sovereign Strategy; strategic advice and public relations. (£10,001-£15,000)
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8. Land and Property |
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- My London residence is shared with another Member who pays a proportion of the mortgage and other costs.
| - My London residence is shared with another Member who pays a proportion of the costs.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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- 6 July 2003, lunch and tickets for the Centre Court for two people for the Wimbledon Men's final, at the invitation of Imperial Tobacco Ltd. (Registered 18 December 2003)
- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-29 November 2003, to Botswana at the invitation of the Government of Botswana on an All-Party Parliamentary Botswana Group visit to investigate issues of interest to the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Government of Botswana. (Registered 18 December 2003)
- 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt, accompanied by my spouse, at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 3 March 2004)
| - 14-20 February 2004, to Egypt, accompanied by my spouse, at the invitation and expense of the Government of Egypt. (Registered 3 March 2004)
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8. Land and Property |
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- Income from rent on two flats, in Kennington, London, and Sunderland.
| - Income from rent on two flats, in London and Sunderland.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Office accommodation and car parking provided by Sheffield City Council at an annual charge of £2000 toward rent and rates.
| - Office accommodation and car parking provided by Sheffield City Council at an annual charge of £2000 toward rent and rates.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 16-21 January 2005, to Israel and the Palestinian Territories with Labour Friends of Israel, to meet members of the Israeli Government and Parliament; Israel Labour Party activists, representatives of the military, HM Government representatives, the Palestinian Authority and Legislative Council and grassroots organisations. Travel and hospitality paid for by Labour Friends of Israel. Accommodation paid for by Labour Friends of Israel at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who provided some hospitality (meals). Travel within Israel provided by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Labour Friends of Israel. (Registered 25 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27 December 2003-3 January 2004, to Taiwan accompanied by my partner. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 12 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Surgeon Commander Royal Naval Reserve, in which capacity I was on active service in Iraq, 15 September-17 November 2003.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 18 January 2005, to Toulouse to attend the Airbus UK celebration of the A380. Return air travel from London to Toulouse paid for by Airbus UK. (Registered 28 January 2005)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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(b)
- (b) Smiths Group; aerospace supply
- (b) Unilever; food manufacturing/household
- (b) Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK); pharmaceuticals
- (b) BAA; airports
- (b) HBOS; banking
- (b) HSBC; banking
- (b) 3i Bioscience Inv Trust; bioscience
- (b) AXA; insurance
- (b) Mitsubishi; industrial holdings
- (b) Bunzl; business service
- (b) Jardine Insurance; insurance broking
- (b) Diageo; beverages
- (b) B Sky B; broadcasting
- (b) BBA; industrial, automotive
- (b) N Brown; mail order company
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- Unilever; food manufacturing/household
- Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK); pharmaceuticals
- BAA; airports
- HBOS; banking
- HSBC; banking
- 3i Bioscience Inv Trust; bioscience
- AXA; insurance
- Mitsubishi; industrial holdings
- Bunzl; business service
- Jardine Insurance; insurance broking
- Diageo; beverages
- B Sky B; broadcasting
- BBA; industrial, automotive
- N Brown; mail order company
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fee for an article for inclusion in a book, and a speaking engagement for Markel International. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 March 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-29 November 2003, to Botswana at the invitation of the Government of Botswana on an All-Party Parliamentary Botswana Group visit to investigate issues of interest to the UK in Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Government of Botswana. (Registered 17 December 2003)
- 3-12 February 2004, to India as part of a delegation of MPs sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 27 February 2004)
| - 3-12 February 2004, to India as part of a delegation of MPs sponsored by Labour Friends of India. Airline tickets and hospitality in India provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Government of India. (Registered 27 February 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - UNISON pays for the printing of my parliamentary newsletter.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fee for appearance as 'Parliamentary Doctor' on BBC Daily Politics Programme. (Up to £5,000)
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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 2004 which gives access to most race meetings. (Registered 21 October 2004)
| - As Joint Chair of the All-Party Racing and Bloodstock Group I have been given an annual badge by the Race Course Association for which gives access to most race meetings.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - December 2004, one day's shooting as guest of the Tobacco Manufacturers Association. (Registered 21 December 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - September 2004, to China as guest of Communist Party of the People's Republic of China. External travel funded by Mr Maurice Bennett, of Phase Eight. (Registered 21 December 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Novartis UK PLC; the UK subsidiary of a Swiss-based life science firm, covers the cost of constituency newsletters up to £3000 a year, in exchange for occasional discussions on political issues relating to life sciences. (Up to £5,000)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) Millholt Investments Ltd.; which owns a flat occupied by a family member and various financial investments.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 7 December 2003, shared flight from Manchester to Edinburgh in aeroplane provided by ECJ Investments Ltd. (Registered 14 December 2003)
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8. Land and Property |
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- Buildings and land at Bunbury and Spurstow, Cheshire
| - Buildings and agricultural land at Bunbury and Spurstow, Cheshire, from which rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-11 May 2004, to Kuwait as part of a delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Kuwait. Fares and accommodation paid for by the Government of Kuwait. (Registered 17 January 2005)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Calor Gas funded the production and distribution of my 2003 official Christmas card. (Registered 10 December 2003)
| - Calor Gas funded the production and distribution of my 2004 official Christmas card. (Registered 20 December 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Speaking engagements booked through Parliament Communications Speaking Agency
- Speaking engagements booked through the London Speaker Bureau
- Speaking engagements booked through the Speakers Corner Agency
- 20 November 2003, speaker at Sparkle Ball. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 27 November 2003, speaker at BAFTA Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through JLA Speaking Agency
- 25 November 2003, speaker at Haymarket PR Week Forum Dinner, Oxford. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through Performing Artistes Agency
- September-November 2003, participant, BBC 'This Week' weekly series (for BBC1). (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 27 November 2003, speaker at the Society of Financial Advisers' Annual Conference, Birmingham. Fee paid by the Chartered Insurance Institute. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 8 December 2003, speaker @CxO Conference, Muscat, Oman. Booked through Intevents agency (Up to £5,000) plus return flight and one night's accommodation. (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 22 December 2003, reviewer on Test the Nation. Fee paid by Talent TV. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- 21 and 28 December 2003 and 4 January 2004, three articles for the Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- January 2004 onwards, regular contributor to the New Statesman. (£5,001-£10,000)
- 16 January 2004, participant as Simon Mayo Show Film Reviewer (for BBC Radio 5 Live). (Up to £5,000) (Registered 26 January 2004)
- May 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)
| - 19 November 2004, speech at Baker Tilly Conference, Surrey. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- 2 December 2004, speech at Jane's Information Group Awards, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through Parliament Communications Speaking Agency:
- 24 November 2004, speech at Lloyds TSB Conference, Guernsey. Fee plus return flights. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through the London Speaker Bureau:
- 9 November 2004, speech at Thomas Byrne Lunch, Dublin. Fee plus return flights. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through the Speakers Corner Agency:
- 13 November 2004, to IOD Dinner, Jersey. Fee plus return flights. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through JLA Speaking Agency:
- 12 November 2004, speech at Allen & Overy Conference, Amsterdam. Fee plus return flights and one night's accommodation. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- Speaking engagements booked through Performing Artistes Agency:
- 26 November 2004, Institute of Export annual export lunch, Gatwork. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- 30 November 2004, speech at Royal and Sun Alliance dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- May 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 BBC1) 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), BBC `This Week' (for BBC1) September 2004, weekly series (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 December 2004), BBC `This Week' (for BBC1) October 2004, weekly series (Up to £5,000) (Registered 17 January 2005), BBC, presenter of a four part series on Political Cartoonists (for BBC4) (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 17 January 2005).
- October 2004, two articles for The Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- November 2004, four articles for The Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- 2 November 2004, speech at CDR Aldwych Dinner, London. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- 11 November 2004, speech at Aeolus Lunch, Glasgow, booked through Gordon Poole Agency. Fee plus return flights. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- 9 December 2004, speech at St Regis Paper Company Ltd lunch, London, booked through Catalyst World Class Ltd. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 14 December 2004)
- September 2004 and December 2004 Associate to Capgemini UK plc. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 17 January 2005)
- December 2004, four articles for The Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 17 January 2005)
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| | - 5-7 November 2004, to Madrid to attend British-Spanish Tertulias, who paid for return airfares to Madrid plus two nights' accommodation. (Registered 14 December 2004)
- 3-4 December 2004, to Potsdam, Germany for Club of Three conference. Return air fares to Berlin plus one night's accommodation paid by conference organisers. (Registered 14 December 2004)
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- 18-23 January 2004, to Israel and Palestinian Authority to meet members of the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority and others to discuss the furthering of the peace process. Travel and accommodation paid by Labour Friends of Israel and Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Registered 23 January 2004)
- 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 13 July 2004)
| - 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 13 July 2004)
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- (a) Aquila Termeszetvedelmi Es Idegenforgalmi KFT (Aquila Nature Conservation and Tourist Ltd.); Hungarian eco-tourism company.
| - Aquila Termeszetvedelmi Es Idegenforgalmi KFT (Aquila Nature Conservation and Tourist Ltd.); Hungarian eco-tourism company.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 5-7 November 2004, to Spain to participate in the annual British-Spanish Tertulias, accompanied by my wife. Our flights and accommodation were paid for by the Tertulias organisation. (Registered 6 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 14-22 November 2003, to China as part of a delegation to discuss human rights issues, paid for by the Bible Society. (Registered 17 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 26 December 2004-10 January 2005, to India as part of the Lords and Commons Cricket Club. I paid for my flights and made a contribution to my accommodation costs which were subsidised by KPMG and the Indian Government. My wife accompanied me at my own expense. (Registered 16 January 2005)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Football Investors Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Coventry Football Club Holdings Ltd (resigned 19 December 2003).
- Arena 2001 Ltd. (non-executive); 100% owned subsidiary of Coventry City Football Club (Holdings) Ltd., set up to establish a stadium and arena in conjunction with Coventry City Council as part of the regeneration of the North East of Coventry (resigned 30 December 2003).
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(b)
- (b) J.P. Morgan Fleming Income and Capital Investment Trust PLC
- (b) J.P. Morgan Chase common shares
- (b) Shell Transport and Trading Co. PLC
- (b) Boots Co. PLC
- (b) De La Rue PLC
- (b) Diageo PLC
- (b) Imperial Tobacco Group PLC
- (b) Next PLC
- (b) RIT Capital Partners PLC
- (b) Kingfisher PLC
- (b) Hanson PLC
- (b) ICAP PLC
- (b) J Sainsbury PLC
- (b) BP
- (b) Marks and Spencer
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- J.P. Morgan Chase common shares
- Shell Transport and Trading Co. PLC
- Boots Co. PLC
- De La Rue PLC
- Diageo PLC
- Imperial Tobacco Group PLC
- Next PLC
- RIT Capital Partners PLC
- Kingfisher PLC
- Hanson PLC
- ICAP PLC
- J Sainsbury PLC
- BP
- Marks and Spencer
- TXU common shares
- Unilever
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Production of Romford Town Crest Pin Badge/Community Project paid for by Secrets Ltd. (Registered 28 January 2005)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- June 2003-June 2004, I receive hospitality from Associated Newspapers Limited at Scottish football matches. (Registered 10 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Honorary membership of the Suffolk Golf and Country Club.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-7 January 2005, to Jordan to attend meetings with senior Government Ministers and others. Return flight and accommodation paid for by the Government of Jordan. (Registered 11 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 17-19 December 2003, to Cairo, Egypt, to attend the 4th General Assembly of the World Scout Parliamentary Union in my capacity as Secretary of the All-Party Parliamentary Scout Group and with the support of The (UK) Scout Association. Air travel to and from Egypt was paid by The (UK) Scout Association. Accommodation and hospitality costs in Cairo were met by the Egyptian People's Assembly. (Registered 5 January 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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| | - Occasional speaker's fees from Neil Stewart Associates Limited (from 2002). (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) United Cash and Carry Limited.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 2-11 December 2004, to Wellington, New Zealand, to participate in a "Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the International Criminal Court and the Rule of Law", hosted by the Parliament of New Zealand, and also to attend an international parliamentary forum on "Parliamentarians, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and Nuclear Weapon Free Zones." Travel and accommodation paid for by the Parliamentary Network for Nuclear Disarmament. (Registered 22 December 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - In 2004 I received sponsorship from the GMB. (Registered 11 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 20-29 April 2003, to Washington DC on behalf of and paid for by The English Manner Ltd. (Registered 2 January 2004)
- 20-30 September 2003, to USA on behalf of and paid for by The English Manner Ltd. (Registered 23 January 2004)
| - 21-29 February 2004, to USA on behalf of and paid for by The English Manner Ltd. (Registered 5 January 2005)
- 24-30 April 2004, to USA on behalf of and paid for by The English Manner Ltd. (Registered 5 January 2005)
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8. Land and Property |
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- Holiday home in the United States, jointly owned with my wife, from which rental income is received.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Senior Political Adviser to the D Group, the Networking Division of Strategy International Limited; a consultancy. (£10,001-£15,000)
- Chairman to the Council of the Ombudsman Scheme for Estate Agents.
| - Chairman to the Council of the Ombudsman Scheme for Estate Agents.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Partridges of Sloane Street Ltd (non-executive founder Chairman); food retailing.
- Shepherd Foods (London) Ltd. (non-executive founder Chairman).
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) Shepherd Foods (London) Ltd.
- (a) Shepherd Food Holdings Ltd.
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- Shepherd Food Holdings Ltd.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- 4 November 2003, talk at 'Legendary Dinner' booked by Performing Artistes. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 February 2004)
- Advance for book from Simon and Schuster, publishers. (£20,001-£25,000)
| - 4 November 2003, talk at `Legendary Dinner' booked by Performing Artistes. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 February 2004)
- Advance against royalties for "An Honourable Deception? New Labour, Iraq and the Misuse of Power" from Simon and Schuster, publishers. (£40,001-£45,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 1-4 November 2004, to Cuba at the invitation of the Cuban Foreign Minister. En-route I visited the Turks & Caicos Islands, St Kitts & Nevis and Grand Cayman. The cost of my flights and one night's hotel accommodation in Turks & Caicos was provided by Flying Lion Ltd. Other accommodation was also provided by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 9 December 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 1 July 2003, to Wimbledon Championships, as a guest of the Lawn Tennis Association. (Registered 18 December 2003)
- 4 December 2003, to Honda Challenge Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall, as a guest of the Lawn Tennis Association. (Registered 18 December 2003)
- 29 June 2004, in my capacity as tennis adviser to the Minister for Sport I attended the Wimbledon Championships as a guest of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. (Registered 30 June 2004)
| - 29 June 2004, in my capacity as tennis adviser to the Minister for Sport I attended the Wimbledon Championships as a guest of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. (Registered 30 June 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- 29 April 2004, guest presenter on BBC 1's 'The Week'. (Up to £5,000)
| - 29 April 2004, guest presenter on BBC 1's `The Week'. (Up to £5,000)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) Legal and General; life assurance.
- (b) Rio Tinto; mineral extraction.
- (b) Shell Transport and Trading; oil-integrated.
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- Rio Tinto; mineral extraction.
- Shell Transport and Trading; oil-integrated.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 9-12 September 2003, to Gibraltar for National Day celebrations, paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 9 December 2003)
| - 9-13 September 2004, to Gibraltar for National Day celebrations, paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 14 January 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - I am Chairman of the Arab-Jewish Forum charity. No payment involved.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-29 November 2003, to Botswana to investigate issues of interest to the UK in Botswana and surrounding countries. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Government of Botswana. (Registered 17 December 2003).
- 12-17 January 2004, to Taiwan with the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group to attend the Asia Pacific Security Conference, funded by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 25 February 2004)
| - 12-17 January 2004, to Taiwan with the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group to attend the Asia Pacific Security Conference, funded by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 25 February 2004)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Contribution towards publication of my constituency advice newsletter by way of The Yellow Advertiser wrap in January 2004 from my Westminster Club. (Registered 16 December 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-6 January 2004, to Damascus, to visit politicians in Syria, with all expenses paid for by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 7 January 2004)
- 27 May-5 June 2004, to Syria. Flights provided by the British Syrian Society and hospitality and accommodation provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 15 June 2004)
| - 27 May-5 June 2004, to Syria. Flights provided by the British Syrian Society and hospitality and accommodation provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 15 June 2004)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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- Gold and diamond bracelet received from Mr David Michael Huron of Huntington, West Virginia, and donated to the Gurkha Welfare Trust. (Registered 27 October 2003)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Public affairs, parliamentary and legal adviser to the Board of Airlines of Great Britain (involves regular travel on a number of airlines in connection with airline work in UK and Europe; occasional free air travel for immediate family in UK and Europe). Fees for parliamentary advice, (£5,001-£10,000) as part of a wider agreement.
- Barrister at Law (non-practising).
- Former Underwriting Member of Lloyd's (resigned 31 December 1999).
- One syndicate in one MAPA.
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- Barrister at Law.
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- (b) Glaxo Smith Klein
- (b) Shell
- (b) Land Securities
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- Shell
- Land Securities
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 11-17 January 2004, to Taiwan to attend South Ayrshire/Pacific Security Conference. Travel and accommodation costs met by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 20 January 2004)
- 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)
| - 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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- 4-12 November 2003, to Kazakhstan. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Kazakhstan, the Consolidated Construction Company and BG Group. (Registered 17 December 2003)
- 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 12 July 2004)
- 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)
| - 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 12 July 2004)
- 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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- 6-7 December 2003, to Bangkok, Thailand, to present a paper on the Role of the Medical Parliamentarian at the 5th International Medical Parliamentarians Conference on Family Health. Travel and subsistence were provided by the International Medical Parliamentarians Organisation. (Registered 17 January 2004)
- 8-12 April 2004, to Cairo, Egypt, to attend Avicenna Conference. I was invited to present a paper on challenges facing community pharmacy as Chair of the All-Party Pharmacy Group. Travel and accommodation provided for myself and my wife by Avicenna, a trade association that supports community pharmacy. (Registered 22 April 2004)
| - 8-12 April 2004, to Cairo, Egypt, to attend Avicenna Conference. I was invited to present a paper on challenges facing community pharmacy as Chair of the All-Party Pharmacy Group. Travel and accommodation provided for myself and my wife by Avicenna, a trade association that supports community pharmacy. (Registered 22 April 2004)
- 2-9 October 2004, to South Africa to present a paper on Government plans for a Community Pharmacy to Unichem Conference in my capacity as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Pharmacy. Travel and accommodation for my wife and me provided by Unichem, a pharmaceutical wholesaler. (Registered 20 December 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-15 January 2004, to Israel and the Palestinian Authority as guests of the Government of Israel and Conservative Friends of Israel. (Registered 19 January 2004)
- 8-12 March 2004, to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to visit humanitarian projects, funded by Interserve (a charity). (Registered 21 April 2004)
| - 8-12 March 2004, to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to visit humanitarian projects, funded by Interserve (a charity). (Registered 21 April 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Major, Territorial Army, in which capacity I was on active service in Iraq 18 June 2003-3 December 2003.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 16-19 November 2003, to Abu Dhabi as a guest of the Government of the United Arab Emirates. (Registered 18 December 2003)
- 27 May-5 June 2004, to Syria. Flights provided by the British Syrian Society and hospitality and accommodation provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 24 June 2004)
| - 27 May-5 June 2004, to Syria. Flights provided by the British Syrian Society and hospitality and accommodation provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 24 June 2004)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - (b) C Syms and sons Ltd - family building business.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 25-30 May 2003, to United States with UK Nirex Ltd, to review progress of nuclear decommissioning activities and meet with industry representatives, elected representatives and community groups, and US Department of Environment officials and Ministers. Travel and accommodation costs were met by UK Nirex Ltd. (Registered 30 January 2004)
- 17-20 April 2004, to the United Arab Emirates, as guest of the Government of the UAE, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 20 May 2004)
| - 17-20 April 2004, to the United Arab Emirates, as guest of the Government of the UAE, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 20 May 2004)
- 18 January 2005, to Toulouse to attend the Airbus UK celebration of the A380. Return air travel from London to Toulouse paid for by Airbus UK. (Registered 28 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 18-26 November 2004, to the Falkland Islands on parliamentary visit, paid for by the Falkland Islands Government. (Registered 22 December 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-17 July 2003, to the Amazon, costs paid for by Imerys to visit their china clay operation. (Registered 22 December 2003)
- 1-6 March 2004, to New Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai arranged by Liberal Democrat Friends of India and funded by the Indian High Commission to meet with Government Ministers, officials, organisations and businesses to discuss trade and investment issues. (Registered 25 March 2004)
| - 1-6 March 2004, to New Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai arranged by Liberal Democrat Friends of India and funded by the Indian High Commission to meet with Government Ministers, officials, organisations and businesses to discuss trade and investment issues. (Registered 25 March 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Income from book "Please stay for the Adjournment". (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 3 December 2003, a day's shooting as guest of the Tobacco Manufacturers Association. (Registered 5 December 2003)
- 20 October 2004, a day's shooting as a guest of the Tobacco Manufacturers Association. (Registered 26 October 2004)
| - 20 October 2004, a day's shooting as a guest of the Tobacco Manufacturers Association. (Registered 26 October 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fortnightly article for 'Y Cymro'. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Three nights' hospitality at the Grand Hotel, Brighton, from the owner of the hotel, a fellow Master Innholder of the Worshipful Company of Innholders. (Registered 19 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 15-16 May 2003, to Zurich, paid for by the Foundation pour la Formation Hotelière, a Swiss charity, of which I am an unremunerated member of the governing council, which specialises in providing training the hospitality industry of former Eastern Bloc countries. (Registered 9 February 2004)
| - 15-16 May 2003, to Zurich, paid for by the Fondation pour la Formation Hotelière, a Swiss charity, of which I am an unremunerated member of the governing council, which specialises in providing training the hospitality industry of former Eastern Bloc countries. (Registered 9 February 2004)
- 27-28 May 2004 and 2-3 December 2004, to Zurich, paid for by the Fondation pour la Formation Hotelière, a Swiss charity, of which I am an unremunerated member of the governing council, which specialises in providing training in the hospitality industry of former Eastern Bloc countries. (Registered 10 January 2005)
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- (a) Ulbster Holdings Ltd (which own 100% of Lochdhu Hotels Ltd. and Ulbster Estates (Sporting) Ltd..
- (a) Thurso Fisheries Ltd.
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- Thurso Fisheries Ltd.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 23-25 January 2004, to Paris, accompanied by my husband, as a member of a 'Question Time' panel for sixth form students' conference. Eurostar return trip and two nights' accommodation paid for by the European Movement. (Registered 29 February 2004)
- 10-13 February 2004, to Tel Aviv, Israel. Return flight and three nights' accommodation in Jerusalem paid for by the 'Today' programme, BBC Radio 4. (Registered 29 February 2004)
| - 23-25 January 2004, to Paris, accompanied by my husband, as a member of a `Question Time' panel for sixth form students' conference. Eurostar return trip and two nights' accommodation paid for by the European Movement. (Registered 29 February 2004)
- 10-13 February 2004, to Tel Aviv, Israel. Return flight and three nights' accommodation in Jerusalem paid for by the `Today' programme, BBC Radio 4. (Registered 29 February 2004)
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- 26 December 2003-1 January 2004, to Charleston, South Carolina, USA, to attend Renaissance Weekend. Accommodation paid for by the Renaissance Foundation. (Registered 29 January 2004)
- 26-27 January 2004, to Madrid, Spain, to attend conference on the victims of terrorism. Travel and accommodation paid for by La Fundación Victamas del Terrismo. (Registered 29 January 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - November/December 2004, guest of the Rugby Football League at the three Britain v Australia matches in the Tri-Nations competition and at Rugby League Final. (Registered 14 December 2004)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) Gainpick Ltd. T/A Oughs - The Unicorn Grocer.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Chairman-Nominate of a company (not yet formed or named) in the field of alternative energy. (Ceased 1 November 2004.)
- Falkland Islands Holdings plc (non-executive), representing local interests, if that company is successful in its bid for Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company plc. Any director's fee to be distributed to local charities and good causes.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Annual donation to my constituency party from MSF Union.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
| - 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - The Lighting Industry Federation pay part of the salary of a researcher in my office who provides support to the All-Party Parliamentary Lighting Group, of which I am Joint Chair.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fortnightly column for the Guardian Sport (from January 2003 to December 2003). (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 9 September 2003, two complimentary tickets to the Mercury Music Prize from the British Phonographic Institute. (Registered 22 January 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 25-30 May 2003, to Tennessee, USA, to view the decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Flights and accommodation paid for by Nirex. (Registered 22 January 2004)
- 6-10 October 2003, to Taiwan as a guest of the Government of Taiwan. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 22 January 2004)
- 17-20 April 2004, to the United Arab Emirates, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 20 May 2004)
| - 17-20 April 2004, to the United Arab Emirates, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 20 May 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-19 September 2003, to United States of America as part of a delegation from the British American Parliamentary Group, partly funded by the Group and partly by the US State Department through their International Visitors Programme. (Registered 16 December 2003)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 25 September 2003, I was a guest at the MOBO awards held at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets for the evening and dinner were provided by Mr Colin Reid of Leroy Reid and Co. (Registered 4 December 2003)
| - 4 December 2004, I attended a day's shooting at Glympton Park as a guest of Associated Newspapers Ltd. (Registered 12 January 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 21 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. (I was accompanied by my wife, whose travel costs I paid.)
| - 21 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. (I was accompanied by my wife, whose travel costs I paid.) (Registered 15 November 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Series of lectures at theatres around the country, (£15,001-£20,000)
- 5 December 2003, fee for talk given to the CBI in Manchester. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 December 2003)
- Annual contract for column for the Guardian newspaper (£25,001-£30,000) (Registered 24 March 2004)
| - Series of lectures at theatres around the country. (£15,001-£20,000)
- Annual contract for column for the Guardian newspaper. (£25,001-£30,000) (Registered 24 March 2004)
- Following a talk to The Partnership, Sidcup, Kent, on 9 December 2004, The Partnership made a donation of £1550 to a children's hospice "Zoe-'s Place, which is run by Professor Jack Scarisbrick, of Life. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Donation to 'Life' made by staff at Somerfield Hospital, Maidstone, in consideration of speeches and presentations given by me. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 15 December 2003)
- Gift of an oil painting by Olwen Tarrant on the occasion of my opening an exhibition for the Royal Society of Oil Painters. (Registered 18 December 2003)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 19-21 June 2004, to Israel to visit Safe Haven for Donkeys in Israel in her capacity as Patron. The trip was organised by one of the sanctuary's Trustees and was paid for by Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land. (Registered 9 July 2004)
| - 19-21 June 2004, to Israel to visit Safe Haven for Donkeys in Israel in my capacity as Patron. The trip was organised by one of the sanctuary's Trustees and was paid for by Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land. (Registered 9 July 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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| | - Fee for chairing the Gleneagles Conference on 10-12 September 2004 provided by JP Morgan plc, the sponsors. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 December 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)
| - 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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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Core Technical Services, Aberdeen (non-executive).
| - Core Technical Services, Aberdeen (non-executive).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Adviser to Scottish Biofuels and Pipsa Energy.
- Fees for journalism from: Guardian, Observer, Times Newspapers, Daily Telegraph. (Up to £5,000 in each case).
| - Adviser to Scottish BioPower Ltd and Pipsa Energy.
- Adviser to Renewable Technology Ventures Ltd.
- Adviser to Englefield Capital (Renewables Fund).
- Fees for journalism from: Guardian, Observer, Times Newspapers, Daily Telegraph, Scotsman Publications, The Herald (Glasgow). (Up to £5,000 in each case)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group 'MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Kevin Brennan MP, Greg Knight MP and Ian Cawsey MP.
| - Provision of rehearsal space and the occasional loan of musical equipment by the British Phonographic Industry as sponsorship for the parliamentary rock group `MP4'of which I am jointly a member with Kevin Brennan MP, Greg Knight MP and Ian Cawsey MP (until 31 December 2004).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fees for two articles on children's issues for the Mail on Sunday, for which payment was made directly to ChildLine, of which I am an unremunerated trustee.
| - Fees for two articles on children's issues for the Mail on Sunday, for which payment was made directly to ChildLine, of which I am an unremunerated trustee.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Funding for a campaign assistant in St. Helens constituency provided by Mr E W Davidson, chairman of property development company. (Registered 16 July 2004)
| - Funding for a campaign assistant in St. Helens constituency provided by Mr E W Davidson, chairman of property development company. (Registered 16 July 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 13-16 January 2005, to Islamabad, Pakistan, to lead conference of parliamentarians on the fight against HIV/AIDs in South Asia. Costs paid by Parliamentarians for Global Action. (Registered 22 December 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 22 November 2004, I won runner-up prize in parliamentary pool competition from Rileys Snooker. The prize money will be donated to local charities. (Registered 19 January 2005)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- 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)
| - 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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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Genus PLC; company which supplies cattle semen and consultancy services to the agricultural industry.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Monthly column in Golf Weekly magazine.
- Occasional articles for Country Life magazine.
| - Occasional articles for Country Life magazine.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 29 October-1 November 2004, to Dubai to carry out research for writing two articles. Fares and accommodation paid for by Seasons in Style (a travel company).
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) General Securities Register Ltd.; recognised marking name.
| - General Securities Register Ltd.; recognised marking name.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.. |
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- Fees for appearing on BBC radio and television programmes. (Up to £5,000)
| - Fees for appearing on BBC radio and television programmes. (Up to £5,000)
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