This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 26 March 2007 and 1 May 2007, in alphabetical order by MP.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- October 2005, BBC Celebrity Mastermind. (Actual £2,750) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2006)
- October 2005, BBC University Challenge. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2006)
- September 2005-December 2005, weekly, fees for articles in Evening Standard (Actual £5,600) (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 March 2006)
- 25 November 2005, fee for article in Daily Mail. (Actual £850) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2006)
- 17 March 2006, fee for article in The Times. (Actual £900) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 March 2006)
- Television programmes, as a presenter for BBC One's weekly programme "This Week" from September 2005-March 2006. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-15 November 2005, to Nigeria, to attend Women's Conference, paid for by WIMBIZ (Women in Business). (Registered 31 March 2006)
| - 8-18 August 2006, to France and participation in piano school as part of filming for BBC "Play It Again" programme. Flight, accommodation and tuition paid for by Diverse Production Ltd. (Registered 19 April 2007)
- 20-28 October 2006, to Jamaica, as part of filming for BBC "Play It Again" programme. Flight and accommodation paid for by Diverse Production ltd. (Registered 19 April 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 19-21 January 2006, Anglo-French Colloque at the Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire. Two night conference on Anglo-French relations, of which the main sponsor was BP. (Registered 17 February 2006)
- 15 February 2006, attended the Brit Awards accompanied by a guest, at the invitation of the British Phonographic Industry Ltd (BPI). (Registered 17 February 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 22-23 Wednesday 2005, to Kabul, Afghanistan. The cost of my flight was provided by Flying Lion Ltd. (Other expenses met by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Ministry of Defence.) (Registered 28 November 2005)
- 9-11 September 2006, to Gibraltar, to attend Gibraltar Day celebrations. All costs of flights and accommodation were met by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 21 September 2006)
| - 9-11 September 2006, to Gibraltar, to attend Gibraltar Day celebrations. All costs of flights and accommodation were met by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 21 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-22 September 2005, to Kuwait, as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Kuwait Group. My return flights and accommodation were paid for by the Government of Kuwait. (Registered 16 February 2006)
- 26 February-3 March 2006, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality paid for by LFI. Accommodation paid for by LFI at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some hospitality provided by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Palestinian Legislative Council/Palestinian Authority. Travel within Israel/Palestine provided by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and LFI. (Registered 20 April 2006)
- 31 March-9 April 2006, to Iraq as Chair of Labour Friends of Iraq, to develop links between Labour Friends of Iraq and the Iraqi Trade Union Federations and, through them, to meet politicians and civil society representatives in Iraq. My return flights and accommodation were paid for by Labour Friends of Iraq; the funding provided by UNISON and the National Union of Journalists. (Registered 20 April 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-7 January 2006, to Taiwan, with group of parliamentarians from All-Party British-Taiwanese Group, as guest of Taiwanese Government. (Registered 10 January 2006)
- 15-21 September 2006, to Bahrain, to meet with elected members and government ministers in order to discuss matters of mutual interest and to study the electoral registration and voting arrangements for the forthcoming Bahrain elections. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 10 October 2006)
| - 15-21 September 2006, to Bahrain, to meet with elected members and government ministers in order to discuss matters of mutual interest and to study the electoral registration and voting arrangements for the forthcoming Bahrain elections. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 10 October 2006)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - April 2007, in the course of a visit to Afghanistan by the Defence Select Committee, which I chair, I was given a rug by the Minister of Defence of Afghanistan. (Registered 21 April 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - The Cayo Foundation have made a donation to a charity as sponsorship for my growing a beard. (Registered 27 March 2007)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- Director (unremunerated), Council for the Advancement of Arab British Understanding.
- Director (unremunerated), British Syria Society.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- January-February 2006, researcher provided for my House of Commons office by Forum for the Future, an organisation that organises placements for students studying sustainable development. (Registered 13 February 2006)
- 17-25 February 2006, to Australia, to visit Tasmania in my then capacity as Shadow Environment Secretary. My transport, accommodation and living expenses in Australia were provided by The Wilderness Society and the Australian Greens. (My return flight to Australia was financed by parliamentary funds.) (Registered 13 March 2006)
- 29-31 May 2006, to Sweden, to give the annual Iwan Bolin Lecture on education, at the invitation of the Folkuniversitetet in Stockholm. My flights, other transport, accommodation and living expenses during my stay were financed by the Folkuniversitetet. (Registered 12 June 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 29-31 May 2006, to Sweden, to give the annual Iwan Bolin Lecture on education, at the invitation of the Folkuniversitetet in Stockholm. My flights, other transport, accommodation and living expenses during my stay were financed by the Folkuniversitetet. (Registered 12 June 2006)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman (non-executive), Sustainable Projects Development Group plc - SPDG plc; investment and development of sustainable projects in Africa and elsewhere. (3 November 2005-10 January 2007)
- Enterprise Development International Capital Ltd; business investment and development in Central Asia, particularly Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. (6 April 2006-22 March 2007)
- Tiresias Ltd; investment in the Gulf States and Saudi Arabia, particularly in areas of new technology. (Relinquished 7 November 2006.)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donations to my fighting fund for the 2005 General Election received from:
- Michael Dalgliesh (personal donor)
- Chris Moore (constituent, personal donor)
- Bestway Group plc; (supermarket chain, business donation)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-9 January 2006, to India with Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial/commercial issues. Visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Bombay and Jaipur. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry. (Registered 24 January 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Regular columns for Building Magazine December 2005- May 2006. (Up to £5,000)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Maybush Telecom Limited; distribution of mobile and related equipment (from 28 November 2005-3 July 2006).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Director-designate of Spinel Holdings, whose activities include commercial and property interests in the Russian Federation.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 24-27 July 2005, to Accra, Ghana, to evaluate and report on the World Bank's programme in Ghana. The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the World Bank jointly funded my air fare and accommodation. (Registered 21 November 2005)
- 22-23 October 2005, to Helsinki, to attend the 6th Annual Conference of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank jointly organised by the World Bank and the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank. The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank paid for my air fare and hotel accommodation for one night. (Registered 21 November 2005)
- 16-23 September 2006, to Hong Kong, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 16 October 2006)
| - 16-23 September 2006, to Hong Kong, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 16 October 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donations to my campaign for election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party received from:
- Kevin McGrath, of London (personal donation)
- Mark McDonald, of London (personal donation).
- (Registered 23 April 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee for research project on economic, industrial and welfare policies in the UK, on behalf of the MHC Benevolent Trust. (Up to £5,000)
| - Fees for interviews for House Magazine. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26-30 November 2005, to Ghana, as a member of a cross-party group investigating trade related issues, financed by Christian Aid. (Registered 20 January 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-9 January 2006, to India with Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial/commercial issues. Visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Bombay and Jaipur. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry. (Registered 11 January 2006)
- 2-8 April 2006, to Sri Lanka, with parliamentary delegation to meet officials and inspect rebuilding effort following the tsunami, sponsored by the Government of Sri Lanka. (Registered 28 April 2006)
- 26-31 July 2006, to Washington DC, for meetings with US politicians, paid for by the National Council for Resistance in Iran. (Registered 7 August 2006)
| - 26-31 July 2006, to Washington DC, for meetings with US politicians, paid for by the National Council for Resistance in Iran. (Registered 7 August 2006)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- December 2005, following official talks with the King of Jordan, the King provided return air travel from Jordan to Egypt for my wife and me. (Registered 16 January 2006)
- August 2006, accompanied by my family I spent summer holidays at a private villa in Barbados owned by Sir Cliff Richard. I have made charitable donations in lieu of the cost of this accommodation. I paid for all other expenses including flights. (Registered 21 September 2006)
| - August 2006, accompanied by my family I spent summer holidays at a private villa in Barbados owned by Sir Cliff Richard. I have made charitable donations in lieu of the cost of this accommodation. I paid for all other expenses including flights. (Registered 21 September 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donation to my campaign for election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party from John Wilkinson, Wilkinson Star Ltd, Manchester. (Registered 16 April 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - April 2007, preparing for presentation for Channel 5 programme for 'Big Ideas That Changed the World' series. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 24 April 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 16 February 2006, fee for speech to Law Society, Leeds. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 February 2006)
- March 2006, fee for "Legendary Dinner", interview with Sir David Frost. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 April 2006)
- March 2006, fee for after dinner speech for Portland PR. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 April 2006)
| - 22 March 2007, fee for speaking engagement at Pet Food Manufacturers Annual Conference. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26 February-3 March 2006, to Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel with the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 7 March 2006)
- 18-29 September 2006, to Oman, Syria and Lebanon with the Conservative Middle East Council, with accommodation provided in Oman by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 5 October 2006)
| - 18-29 September 2006, to Oman, Syria and Lebanon with the Conservative Middle East Council, with accommodation provided in Oman by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 5 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 29 March-2 April 2006, to Botswana, to visit HIV/AIDS projects and meet with Ministers and NGOs, organised and paid for by the Government of Botswana. (Registered 13 April 2006)
- 27 May-1 June 2006, to the British Virgin Islands with the British Virgin Islands All-Party Parliamentary Group. All costs of the visit were paid by the British Virgin Islands Government. (Registered 11 October 2006)
| - 27 May-1 June 2006, to the British Virgin Islands with the British Virgin Islands All-Party Parliamentary Group. All costs of the visit were paid by the British Virgin Islands Government. (Registered 11 October 2006)
- 11-12 February 2007, to Nairobi, Kenya, and Entebbe, Uganda, to view HIV vaccine trials. All costs met by iavi (International Aids Vaccine Initiative). (Registered 10 April 2007)
- 17-19 February 2007, to Israel, on fact-finding visit to consider Israel/Palestine security issues. All costs met by the Labour Friends of Israel. (Registered 10 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 25-27 February 2006, to Dubai, to speak at Press Freedom Forum. Flights and accommodation costs paid by Khaleej Times. (Registered 28 February 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 24-25 April 2007, to Warsaw, to address British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) Conference, attend political meetings and a briefing at the British Embassy. Travel and accommodation provided by BPCC. (Registered 26 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 19-25 February 2006, to Bangladesh, with Reproductive Health Initiative for Youth in Asia (Project RHIYA), to see what Project RHIYA is doing on the ground in respect to the United Nations Population Fund's objective targeting young people, and to visit the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Project in order to experience the situation in Bangladesh. Flights and accommodation paid for by United Nations Population Fund. On outward and return flights I received upgrades to Business Class from British Airways. (Registered 7 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 24-29 March 2007, to Nanjing and Shanghai, to attend Nanjing Automobile Company's launch of MG car production in China and to hold a range of meetings on the automotive industry and economic development/investment in my constituency. Return travel to China, transport within China and accommodation funded by Nanjing Automobile Company. (Registered 6 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 24-29 November 2005, to United Arab Emirates as guest of the Government of UAE, who met the costs of flights and accommodation. (Registered 30 November 2005)
- 1-9 January 2006, to India as the guest of the Confederation of Indian Industry, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 17 January 2006)
- 11-15 April 2006, to Qatar, to attend the 6th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 18 April 2006)
- 16-22 September 2006, to Hong Kong, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 22 September2006)
| - 16-22 September 2006, to Hong Kong, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 22 September2006)
- 13-16 April 2007, to Dubai, UAE, to give a speech at the World Forum. Economy flight and hotel accommodation paid for by the World Forum. (Registered 16 April 2007)
- 22-25 April 2007, to Qatar to attend the 7th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 26 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-13 January 2006, to Israel, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI). CFI contributed the costs of flights, accommodation and some meals. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs contributed to the cost of travel inside Israel and some meals. (Registered 18 January 2006)
- 9-19 April 2006, to Cyprus on family visit. Travel provided by Democratic Rally UK and accommodation by the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood. (Registered 2 May 2006)
| - 9-19 April 2006, to Cyprus on family visit. Travel provided by Democratic Rally UK and accommodation by the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood. (Registered 2 May 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 17-24 March 2007, to Brazil, visiting Santarem, Brasilia and Sao Paolo, to explore how the UK Government can support Brazil with its action on climate change. All travel and accommodation costs were met by the World Wildlife Fund. (Registered 23 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-9 April 2006, to India with Labour Friends of India. International travel provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and all accommodation, domestic travel and hospitality provided by the Government of India. (Registered 11 April 2006)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - During a non-registrable visit to Jamaica in June 2006 I received a flight upgrade from Air Jamaica. (Registered 13 April 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - In the course of a non-registrable CPA visit to Botswana, my wife and I were upgraded by Virgin Atlantic on 14 and 21 April 2007. (Registered 25 April 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee for speaking at the Financial Security Assurance's European Infrastructure Leaders Forum in Venice on 27 April 2007 (Up to £5,000). The costs of travel and accommodation from 26-29 April for my partner and myself were paid by Financial Security Assurance. (Registered 30 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 6-10 December 2005, to Montreal, Canada, to attend the United Nations Climate Change conference in my capacity as Co-Chair of the International Taskforce. Costs of travel and accommodation paid for by the promoters of the Taskforce. (Registered 15 December 2005)
- 5-8 March 2006, to Delhi, as part of the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) project 'India 2006'. Costs of travel and accommodation paid for by the IPPR. (Registered 14 March 2006)
- 7-9 June 2006, to Mexico City, to attend the Dialogue on Climate Change, clean energy and sustainable development established at the Gleneagles G8 Summit. Travel and hotel costs paid by the governments of Mexico and the United Kingdom. (Registered 13 June 2006)
| - 7-9 June 2006, to Mexico City, to attend the Dialogue on Climate Change, clean energy and sustainable development established at the Gleneagles G8 Summit. Travel and hotel costs paid by the governments of Mexico and the United Kingdom. (Registered 13 June 2006)
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8. Land and Property |
- Commercial property in Forest Hall, Newcastle.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- Shares and share options in EGS Group Ltd, of a value below the registrable threshold.
- Interest free loan from NM Rothchilds to help finance my business school education, issued in 1999 and predating my election to the House.
| - Interest free loan from NM Rothchilds to help finance my business school education, issued in 1999 and predating my election to the House.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- In my former capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Education support for my office was received from:
- Mr Rodney Leach, of London (personal donation)
- Mr James McNaught-Davis, of London (personal donation)
- Tufton Services Ltd, London
- Murphshore Ltd, London
- Daniel Janner QC, of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 2 November 2005)
- Edwina Herrmann (personal donation)
- Mark Foster Brown (personal donation)
- (Registered 7 November 2005)
- Tamares Real Estate Investments Ltd
- Jacksons Bournemouth Ltd
- Lewis Chester (personal donation)
- Robin Fleming (personal donation)
- (Registered 9 November 2005)
- George Hollinbery (personal donation)
- Ken Costa (personal donation)
- (Registered 24 November 2005)
- Michael Pass (personal donation)
- Captain Cloud Limited; media consultancy company.
- (Registered 5 December 2005)
- The following donors contributed to my campaign for leadership of the Conservative Party:
- Trevor Pears (personal donation)
- (Registered 7 November 2005)
- Adam Ayfryie MP (personal donation)
- (Registered 9 November 2005)
- Ed Hall, of London (personal donation)
- Peter Dubens, of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 13 December 2005)
- During the 2005 Conservative Party Conference, Paddy Gillford, of London, hosted a party for me. (Registered 19 December 2005)
- Donations to my constituency association Fighting Fund Appeal were made by:
- Robert Fleming of Bicester (personal donation)
- John Hoerner of Chipping Norton (personal donation)
- Jan Stanek of Chipping Norton (personal donation)
- David Wilson, Crown Nursing Homes, Witney
- Roderick Fleming of Chipping Norton (personal donation)
- (Registered 23 March 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- In my role as the Shadow Education Minister, Member of Parliament for Witney and Conservative Party leadership candidate, I have had occasional use of a helicopter from Harris Ventures Ltd, Orpington, Kent. (Registered 28 November 2005)
- In my role as Shadow Education Minister, Member of Parliament for Witney and Conservative Party Leadership candidate I have had occasional use of a private plane from Finsbury Sailing LLP, London, for official engagements. (Registered 28 November 2005)
- 12 December 2005, gift of a Christmas hamper from Lord Harris of Peckham. (Registered 12 December 2005)
- To facilitate my travel in my capacity as Leader of the Opposition since December 2005 I have received helicopter and private plane travel from the following:
- Community Security Trust, a charity.
- 9 March 2007, private plane from Birmingham to Dundee, and from Dundee to Northolt, provided by Mr Henry Lawson, Henfield Lodge Aviation Ltd, Henfield. (Registered 20 March 2007)
| - To facilitate my travel in my capacity as Leader of the Opposition since December 2005 I have received helicopter and private plane travel from the following:
- Harris Ventures Ltd
- Community Security Trust, a charity
- Henry Lawson, of Henfield Lodge Aviation Ltd, Henfield
- 26 March 2007, private plane from Edinburgh to Blackpool, provided by Mr Michael Peagram, of Oxford. (Registered 13 April 2007)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- Gift of a Christmas hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 14 December 2005)
- Gifts of two rugs; one from the President of Afghanistan and one from the Defence Minister of Afghanistan. (Registered 15 August 2006)
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- During a visit to Israel, 28 February-2 March 2007, I was provided with one night's hotel accommodation and a helicopter flight for myself and my Chief of Staff by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (All other costs were met by the Conservative Party, the British Consulate General in Jerusalem and the British Embassy in Tel Aviv.) (Registered 29 March 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee for speech made near Zurich for the Civil Society Association. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 December 2005)
- Advance under contract with Hodder & Stoughton for autobiographical book. (£35,001-£40,000) (Registered 28 June 2006)
| - Advance under contract with Hodder & Stoughton for autobiographical book. (£35,001-£40,000) (Registered 28 June 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- The following donors have contributed to my campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Democrat Party:
- Lord Holme of Cheltenham (personal donation)
- Mr Neil Sherlock (personal donation)
- Lord Goodhart (personal donation)
- Lord Jacobs (personal donation)
- Dame Maureen Thomas (personal donation)
- Mr Michael Young (personal donation)
- Mr Andrew Gifford (personal donation)
- (Registered 16 February 2006)
- Mr Donald Amstad (personal donation)
- Mr Raj Loomba (personal donation)
- Mr Christopher Bones (personal donation)
- Mr Reg B. Clark (personal donation)
- Mr Maitland Mackie (personal donation)
- Mr Jonathan Marks (personal donation)
- Lord Alliance (personal donation)
- Ms Jane Smithard (personal donation)
- Mr Peter Beardow (personal donation)
- Mr Paul Marshall (personal donation)
- Mr Andrew Gifford (personal donation)
- (Registered 24 April 2006)
- The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd provides assistance to me in my capacity as Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party. Projects so far sponsored are:
| - The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd provides assistance to me in my capacity as Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party. Projects so far sponsored are:
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-13 January 2006, to Israel, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI). CFI contributed the cost of flights, accommodation and some meals. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs contributed to the costs of travel inside Israel and some meals. (Registered 24 January 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-9 January 2006, to India with Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial policy issues. Visits to Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India and Confederation of Indian Industry. (Registered 9 February 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 23-30 March 2007, to India, to investigate TB, organised and sponsored by Results UK. (Registered 19 April 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Occasional appearances on BBC1 This Week programme (until March 2006). (Up to £5,000)
- 22 and 29 November 2005, fee for speaking at two A Level Conferences, organised by Philip Alan Updates. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 December 2005)
- 2 December 2005, fee for book review for Daily Mail newspaper. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 December 2005)
- 7 March 2006, fee for speech to clients of West LB. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 13 March 2006)
- Programmes on jazz for BBC Radio 4. (Registered 13 March 2006)
- Fee for a speech to be given in October 2006 to the Irish Auctioneers' and Valuers' Institute, in Dublin, who are also paying for my flight and accommodation. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 13 March 2006)
- 9 November 2006, fee for speaking engagement for Stockton Staunton, arranged by JLA Ltd. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2006)
| - 9 November 2006, fee for speaking engagement for Stockton Staunton, arranged by JLA Ltd. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Printing of stationery and newsletters carried out by Unison Labour Link. (Registered 15 March 2006)
- Printing of constituency newsletter carried out by GMB Union. (Registered 24 July 2006)
| - Printing of constituency newsletter carried out by GMB Union. (Registered 24 July 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- (Registered 14 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 17-21 November 2005, to Israel and the occupied territories, to meet officials and politicians and to be briefed on the situation in the Region. The expenses for the trip were paid for by the Council for Arab British Understanding ( CAABU). (Registered 22 November 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 5-11November 2006, to Nigeria with a delegation organised under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nigeria. The costs of the visit were met by Shell, Diageo and Chatham House. (Registered 3 April 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
- Small amount of forestry in Scotland.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Quarterly article for First Magazine, entitled Parliamentary Round-up or Westminster View. (Up to £5,000)
- President of First Magazine.
| - Consultant on Public Affairs to First Magazine. (£10,001-£15,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Car parking permit for County Hall, Wakefield, provided by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. (Registered 31 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-24 February 2006, to Pakistan and Kashmir, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir, to visit earthquake zone. Flight and accommodation paid for by the Pakistan Government. (Registered 25 April 2006)
- 1-8 April 2006, to Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, on a visit of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes Region and Genocide Prevention. External and internal flights, accommodation, food and expenses covered by the APPG, who received funding for the visit from Save the Children, Christian Aid, Tearfund, the Rainforest Foundation, CAFOD, Amnesty International and Airserv. Sky TV accompanied the trip and contributed to the cost of the air charter and The Independent newspaper made a contribution to cover the costs of their correspondent who accompanied the visit. (Registered 25 April 2006)
- 12-15 February 2007, to Paris, to meet French parliamentarians. All costs apart from outward train travel (which were paid for out of parliamentary allowances) were met by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 28 February 2007)
| - 12-15 February 2007, to Paris, to meet French parliamentarians. All costs apart from outward train travel (which were paid for out of parliamentary allowances) were met by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 28 February 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donation to my campaign for election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party received from:
- Amicus
- TGWU
- (Registered 16 April 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Parliamentary membership of Walton Heath Golf Club. (As a Member of Parliament I receive a limited membership at a reduced rate.) (Registered 16 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-7 January 2006, with a group of parliamentarians from the All-Party Parliamentary British-Taiwan Group, as a guest of the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 11 January 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- I attended the Cheltenham Festival races as a guest of Channel 4. (Registered 22 March 2006)
| - 16 March 2007, I attended the Cheltenham Festival races as a guest of Channel 4. (Registered 29 March 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- December 2005, my wife and I were guests of Coral Eurobet for a day at Chepstow Races. (Registered 19 January 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I received financial support from the following towards my candidature for the leadership of the Conservative Party and towards the running of my Parliamentary office:
- Mr Bob Culbert, of ABS (Burton) Limited
- Mr Richard EL Smith, of Techtest Ltd
- Mr Chris Kelly, of Keltruck Ltd
- Mr Irvine Laidlaw, of Abbey Business Centres
- Mr John Nash, of Regent Square Estates Ltd
- Sir Chippendale Keswick
- Lord Kalms
- Dr PK Woolley
- Mr JHJ Lewis
- Mr DTC Caldow
- (Registered 16 December 2005)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 14 October 2005, one day's shooting, courtesy of Tensor plc. (Registered 2 November 2005)
- 11 November 2006, one day's shooting, courtesy of Tensor plc. (Registered 14 November 2006)
| - 11 November 2006, one day's shooting, courtesy of Tensor plc. (Registered 14 November 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 29 March-15 April 2007, to Ontario, Canada, to undertake a speaking tour, at the invitation of the Ontario Health Coalition and the Canadian Union of Public Employees who paid for my air fare and the accommodation expenses of my wife and me while in Ontario. (Registered 1 May 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Guest lectures to the University of North Texas, USA. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 21 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-7 January 2006, to Taiwan, with group of parliamentarians from All-Party British-Taiwanese Group, as guest of Taiwanese Government. (Registered 11 January 2006)
- 15-21 September 2006, to Bahrain, to meet with elected members and government ministers in order to discuss matters of mutual interest and to study the electoral registration and voting arrangements for the forthcoming Bahrain elections. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 8 November 2006)
| - 15-21 September 2006, to Bahrain, to meet with elected members and government ministers in order to discuss matters of mutual interest and to study the electoral registration and voting arrangements for the forthcoming Bahrain elections. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 8 November 2006)
- 16-21 March 2007, to the United Arab Emirates, with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 17 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 30 August-7 September 2005, to Pakistan to study the plight of religious minorities, paid for by Christian Solidarity Worldwide. (Registered 22 November 2005)
- 5-11 October 2005, to Uganda with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes and Genocide, to study conflict in Northern Uganda, paid for by the Northern Uganda Advocacy for Peace Project. (Registered 22 November 2005)
- 2-6 April 2006, to Nigeria, to study religious conflict, paid for by Christian Solidarity Worldwide. (Registered 20 April 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- My website is designed and maintained by Local Life, a company based in my constituency. (Registered 29 March 2006)
| - My website is designed and maintained by Local Life, a company based in my constituency.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 16-23 November 2005, to Oman to attend National Day celebrations, as a guest of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 24 November 2005)
- 31 December 2005-2 January 2006, to Oman as a guest of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 18-23 September 2006, to Oman as a guest of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. Flights to and from Oman were paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 26 September 2006)
| - 18-23 September 2006, to Oman as a guest of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. Flights to and from Oman were paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 26 September 2006)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- Gift of a pair of cufflinks from the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 9 January 2006)
- Gift of a watch from the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 9 January 2007)
| - Gift of a watch from the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 9 January 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
- Estate in Herefordshire held in trust for life, from which rental income is received.
- Estate in Surrey.
| - Land and property in Herefordshire held in trust for life, from which rental income is received.
- Interest in land and property in Surrey, from which rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 29 January-1 February 2007, to USA, to attend Congressional Internet Caucus conference in Washington DC. Travel and accommodation costs met by EURIM (the European Information Society Group) and PITCOM (Parliamentary Information Technology Committee). (Registered 29 March 2007)
- 12-14 March 2007, to USA, to attend an international conference on health policy and diabetes in New York. Travel and accommodation costs met by Novo Nordisk Ltd, the sponsors of the conference. (Registered 29 March 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 6-10 January 2006, to Israel, to attend a conference of the International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians, who paid for my expenses. (Registered 17 January 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- On visit to New York in November 2005 I was upgraded by Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 19 December 2005)
- On visit to India in January 2006 my flights both ways were upgraded courtesy of British Airways. (Registered 23 January 2006)
- 4 June 2006, upgrade by British Airways on one leg of flight from Tokyo to London, from Club Class to First Class. (Registered 6 July 2006)
| - 4 June 2006, upgrade by British Airways on one leg of flight from Tokyo to London, from Club Class to First Class. (Registered 6 July 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-9 January 2006, to India with Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial/commercial issues. Visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Bombay and Jaipur. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry. (Registered 23 January 2006)
- 3-6 July 2006, to Montego Bay, as guest of Virgin Atlantic on the inaugural flight from Gatwick to Montego Bay. Flights and accommodation paid for by Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 6 July 2006)
| - 3-6 July 2006, to Montego Bay, as guest of Virgin Atlantic on the inaugural flight from Gatwick to Montego Bay. Flights and accommodation paid for by Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 6 July 2006)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Lyonedge Properties Limited; property company.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Councillor, London Borough of Haringey.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Lyonedge Property Limited
- (a) Ryness Holdings
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 11-14 March 2007, to Israel and the Occupied Territories for meetings with government and other representatives to discuss current security, economic and political issues in the region. Internal transport, security arrangements and certain meals were provided by the Israeli Foreign Ministry and the Negotiations Support Unit of the PLO respectively. (Other costs, including flights and hotel accommodation, were paid for out of parliamentary funds.) (Registered 27 March 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- January 2006, I received upgrades to business class on BA flights to and from India. (Registered 23 January 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-9 January 2006, to India with Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial/commercial issues. Visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Bombay and Jaipur. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry. (Registered 23 January 2006)
- 27 May-4 June 2006, to Dhaka in Bangladesh, and Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia, to inaugurate colleges being run by the London School of Commerce (LSC). All travel and hotel accommodation was paid for by the LSC. (Registered 7 June 2006)
| - 27 May-4 June 2006, to Dhaka in Bangladesh, and Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia, to inaugurate colleges being run by the London School of Commerce (LSC). All travel and hotel accommodation was paid for by the LSC. (Registered 7 June 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-22 February 2006, to Kashmir, to inspect relief and reconstruction work following the 2005 earthquake, paid for by the Government of Pakistan. (Registered 26 April 2006)
- 9-13 April 2006, to Qatar, to attend the Doha Conference on Democracy, paid for by Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 26 April 2006)
- 16-24 September 2006, to Hong Kong, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on China, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 31 October 2006)
| - 16-24 September 2006, to Hong Kong, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on China, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 31 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-16 November 2005, to Bangalore in my capacity as Liberal Democrat spokesman on Culture, Media and Sport, to take part in inaugural flight. Travel and accommodation paid by British Airways. (Registered 1 December 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 30 January-2 February 2006, to Muscat and Saudi Arabia, familiarisation visit in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. Flight transportation provided by Lord Ashcroft. (I met my own accommodation costs.) (Registered 1 March 2006)
- 29 May-5 June 2006, to Bangkok and Singapore, as part of an invitation to the International Institute of Strategic Studies 2006 Shangri-La Dialogue in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. My flights and accommodation in Singapore were paid for by the IISS. (I met my own accommodation costs whilst in Bangkok.) (Registered 8 June 2006)
| - 29 May-5 June 2006, to Bangkok and Singapore, as part of an invitation to the International Institute of Strategic Studies 2006 Shangri-La Dialogue in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. My flights and accommodation in Singapore were paid for by the IISS. (I met my own accommodation costs whilst in Bangkok.) (Registered 8 June 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from Endemol UK for my appearance on Celebrity Big Brother. (£145,001-£150,000) (Registered 3 March 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation received for election office rental fee and estate agent's fee from Mr M Zabadne, a personal friend. (Registered 1 November 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 14-17 December 2005, to Malaysia to attend a peace conference, accompanied by my PA. Flights and accommodation were provided by the Perdana Peace Foundation, a Malaysian NGO headed by former PM Dr Mahathir Mohammad. (Registered 3 January 2006)
- 16-21 November 2006, to Canada, to take part in a speaking tour organised by the Toronto Coalition to Stop the War, in Canada, which paid for an economy return flight from London to Toronto, various internal flights within Canada and five nights' hotel accommodation. (Registered 23 November 2006)
| - 16-21 November 2006, to Canada, to take part in a speaking tour organised by the Toronto Coalition to Stop the War, in Canada, which paid for an economy return flight from London to Toronto, various internal flights within Canada and five nights' hotel accommodation. (Registered 23 November 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26 February-3 March 2006, to the West Bank and Israel with the 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 8 March 2006)
- 9-14 April 2006, to Doha, Qatar, to participate in the 6th Doha Forum for Democracy, Development and Free Trade. Flights and hotel accommodation paid for by the Forum and the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 16 April 2006)
| - 9-14 April 2006, to Doha, Qatar, to participate in the 6th Doha Forum for Democracy, Development and Free Trade. Flights and hotel accommodation paid for by the Forum and the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 16 April 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-13 January 2006, to Israel, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI). CFI contributed the cost of flights, accommodation and some meals. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs contributed to the costs of travel inside Israel and some meals. (Registered 17 January 2006)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Swiss One Limited (non-executive); financial services.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 19-22 March 2006, to Nairobi, at the invitation of the International Institute for Security, to make a keynote speech at a seminar that sought to promote a distance learning programme for tutors and students in the field of security. Economy class air ticket and hotel costs were paid by SecurFast. (Registered 24 March 2006)
- 1-4 October 2006, to Bucharest, to speak at a conference on "First International Security Conference: Private Security-and Public Safety" in co-operation with the Romanian Industry Security Association. My economy class flight ticket and hotel costs were paid for by the International Institute for Security. (Registered 15 December 2006)
| - 1-4 October 2006, to Bucharest, to speak at a conference on "First International Security Conference: Private Security-and Public Safety" in co-operation with the Romanian Industry Security Association. My economy class flight ticket and hotel costs were paid for by the International Institute for Security. (Registered 15 December 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 4-10 September 2005, to Kenya, to visit a variety of hospitals, health centres and other settings and to meet Government health ministers in Nairobi, Western Kissii province and Eldoret in respect of TB and HIV/Aids programmes. The visit was organised by Results UK, a UK based international charity. Economy class flights and accommodation were sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. (Registered 2 March 2006)
- 10-12 January 2006, to Indianapolis, US, for seminar on the launch of the Stop TB campaign. Travel and accommodation arranged by Results UK and partly sponsored by Ely Lilly at which the seminar took place. (Registered 2 March 2006)
- 27 January-3 February 2006, to Yemen, to visit Sana'a city and Aden to visit Civil Society projects, slum dwellings and facilities in the Aden area and women's projects, and for meetings with parliamentarians and others. Flights and accommodation arranged by Oxfam UK. (Registered 2 March 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 3 March 2006, speech for Pfizer in Manchester. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 4-10 September 2005, to Taiwan as part of all-party delegation. Travel (business class) and accommodation paid for by Taipei Office in London. (Registered 15 December 2005)
- 7-9 June 2006, to Moscow, to participate in HIV/AIDS summit. Flight and hotel costs paid by Transatlantic Partners against AIDS. (Registered 7 November 2006)
| - 7-9 June 2006, to Moscow, to participate in HIV/AIDS summit. Flight and hotel costs paid by Transatlantic Partners against AIDS. (Registered 7 November 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 20 December 2005, plane flight from Cardiff to London provided by Jonathan Green, a retired businessman from London. (Registered 6 January 2006)
| - 29 March 2007, helicopter from Battersea to Broughton Airfield (North Wales); and to Telford, provided by Mr Henry Lawson of Henfield Lodge Aviation Ltd. (Registered 23 April 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
- One bedroomed flat in London, from which rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 22-27 August 2005, to Canada, as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Nuclear Energy UK delegation. Travel and accommodation paid for by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL). (Registered 8 November 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Payment from Mentorn Limited on behalf of BBC Panorama programme. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 November 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 27 May 2005, presenter on "Have I Got News for You", Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 2 November 2005, speech at the Investment Management Association Annual Dinner in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 3 November 2005, speech at the Manchester Evening News Business of the Year Awards in Manchester. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 7 November 2005, speech at the dinner hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Scotland) at the Savoy. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 11 November 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by Legal Week at Lake Como, Italy. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 17 November 2005, speech at the Tata Consultancy Services Gala Dinner at Blenheim Palace. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 18 November 2005, speech at the Daily Telegraph What House? Magazine Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 23 November 2005, speech at the HBOS Key Intermediary Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 24 November 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by Michael Page City in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 30 November 2005, speech at the Growing Business Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 7 December 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by the Association of Insurance & Risk Managers in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 8 December 2005, speeches at the 9th Factors & Discounters Association Annual Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 15 December 2005, speech at the Manning Gottlieb Client Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 18 January 2006, speech at the annual dinner of the Manufacturing Technologies Association in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
- 19 January 2006, hosted the 'Mergers & Acquisitions Monthly' Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
- 7 February 2006, hosted the Credit Card Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
- 9 February 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by BMW Finance in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Allan Cockell, of London (personal donation)
- Bruce Macfarlane, of London (personal donation)
- Howard Leigh, of London (personal donation)
- Michael Lewis, of London (personal donation)
- Alan Howard, of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 21 February 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Mr Wallace Dobbin, of London (personal donation). (Registered 29 March 2007)
- Mr Terrence Albert Johnsey, of South Wales (personal donation). (Registered 18 April 2007)
- Mr Loughlin Hickey, of London (personal donation). (Registered 27 April 2007)
- ASLEF trade union. (Registered 27 April 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
- Part ownership of house in Suffolk, from which rental income is received.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donation to my campaign for election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party received from Ken Follett, of Herefordshire (personal donation). (Registered 20 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 5-9 October 2004, to United States, on EU-US exchange on healthcare biotechnology and policy. I attended two conferences, giving a lecture at one (unpaid). Return flights and three nights' hotel accommodation paid for by Amgen. (Registered 21 October 2005)
- 13-14 December 2004, to Malaysia, to attend conference of International Medical Parliamentarians, to discuss the delivery of Millennium development goals. I represented UK national parliamentarians through the All-Party Population Group. Return flight and hotel accommodation for one night paid for by the International Association of Medical Parliamentarians. (Registered 21 October 2005)
- 30 May-3 June 2003, to Chicago, as a member of an NHS study group to visit the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference. My flights and accommodation were paid for by Aventis (a pharmaceutical company). (Registered 15 December 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Communications strategies consultant to Harrison Cowley, public relations agency. (£5,001-£10,000)
| - Communications strategies consultant to Trimedia Harrison Cowley (formerly Harrison Cowley), media relations agency. (£5,001-£10,000)
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3. Clients |
| - Of Trimedia Harrison Cowley:
- Land Rover
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- The salary of a member of my staff is paid by Birmingham City Council. (Registered 1 March 2006)
| - The salary of a member of my staff is paid by Birmingham City Council.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donation from the GMB to Newcastle North Constituency Labour Party towards expenses incurred in the local government elections. (Registered 3 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 18-22 March 2007, to Turkey with the All-Party British-Turkish Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation and in-country costs were met by the Turkish Government. (Registered 29 March 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 4-9 September 2005, to Kenya, with an all-party delegation, to look at the incidence and effect of TB in Kenya. Travel to and from Kenya and within the country, accommodation and expenses paid for by RESULTS, an international lobbying charity organisation. (Registered 14 December 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- One day consultancy for Shimmin.biz; communications consultancy, December 2005. (Registered 19 January 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-13 January 2006, to Israel hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI to meet Israeli and Palestine officials. CFI contributed the costs of flights, accommodation and some meals. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs contributed to the costs of travel inside Israel and some meals. (Registered 19 January 2006)
- 1-9 January 2006, to India with Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial/commercial issues. Visits to Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industries. (Registered 30 January 2006)
- 1-14 April 2006, to Afghanistan, to look at security issues. Transport, accommodation and protection in southern Afghanistan provided by Global Group (Security). (I met all other costs, less a contribution for flights paid by the Sunday Telegraph in consideration of an article written for them on the subject.) (Registered 9 May 2006)
| - 1-14 April 2006, to Afghanistan, to look at security issues. Transport, accommodation and protection in southern Afghanistan provided by Global Group (Security). (I met all other costs, less a contribution for flights paid by the Sunday Telegraph in consideration of an article written for them on the subject.) (Registered 9 May 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 15 February 2006, my wife and I attended the Brit Awards as guests of Phonographic Performance Ltd. (Registered 7 March 2006)
- 22 May 2006, my wife and I attended the Charity Preview of the Chelsea Flower Show, as guests of EDS. (Registered 15 June 2006)
| - 22 May 2006, my wife and I attended the Charity Preview of the Chelsea Flower Show, as guests of EDS. (Registered 15 June 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 30 March-6 April 2007, to US, to deliver the Higgs Memorial Lecture at the University of California, San Diego. Return flights for my wife
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 15 January and 12 March 2006, articles for News of the World. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 30 March 2006)
- 28 February 2006, speech to RBS Conference. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 30 March 2006)
- 2 March 2006, KPMG lecture. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 30 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26-28 November 2005, to the Czech Republic, to attend the Annual Conference of the ODS (Civic and Democratic Party) in my capacity as Leader of the Conservative Party. Two nights' hotel accommodation and return car travel from Prague to Brno were provided by the ODS. (My fares were paid for by the Conservative Party.) (Registered 30 November 2005)
- 26-28 March 2006, to New York and Washington, USA. My air fares and accommodation were paid for by Atlantic Partnership, an organisation concerned with relations between America and Europe. (Registered 30 March 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee for speech in Paris on 29 November 2005 for Euromoney Conferences. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 December 2005)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donations to my campaign for leadership of the Liberal Democrat Party received from:
- Celia Goodhart, of London (personal friend)
- Peter Huhne, of London (father)
- Baron Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay
- Baron Clement-Jones
- (Registered 31 January 2006)
- Lord Sharman (personal donation)
- Sir Clement Freud (personal donation)
- Simon Acland, of London (personal donation)
- Peter Phillips, of London (personal donation)
- Graham Bishop, of Kent (personal donation)
- Mrs Elizabeth Huhne (personal donation)
- Michael Raik, of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 20 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 25 September-3 October 2005, to Republic of India, to gain understanding of Indian economic reform. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of India. (Registered 4 October 2005)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) Centamin Egypt; a gold-mining and exploration company (31 January 2006-22 February 2007).
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6. Overseas visits |
- 5-7 December 2005, to Montreal, Canada, to attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and in particular the G8 + 5 Legislators Climate Change Forum organised by GLOBE and the Canadian Government. The flights were paid for by GLOBE UK and the accommodation was paid for by the Canadian Government. (Registered 25 January 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation to my constituency party received from:
- United and Cecil Club
- (Registered 21 November 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 22 September 2005, Energy Industries Council Annual Dinner (Up to £5,000) (Registered 17 January 2006)
- Speaking engagement booked through Speakers UK:
- 3 November 2005, Breakfast event for HR Directors Club (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 17 January 2006)
- BBC appearance - Have I Got News For You (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 17 January 2006)
- Channel 5 appearance - Illuminations tv (Up to £5,000) (Registered 17 January 2006)
- Channel Four programmes - Tiger Aspect Productions (£35,001-£40,000) (Registered 17 January 2006)
- 29 September 2005, speaking engagement for Institute of Chemical Engineers at presentation of awards and annual dinner. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 17 January 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 15 February 2006, my wife and I attended the Brit Awards as guests of Phonographic Performance Ltd. (Registered 14 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 24-29 November 2005, to the United Arab Emirates with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 15 December 2005)
- 10-16 April 2006, to Malawi, to visit WaterAid, with Northumbrian Water, to see work carried out by the UK charity. Travel and accommodation paid for by WaterAid with contribution from Northumbrian Water. (Registered 9 May 2006)
| - 10-16 April 2006, to Malawi, to visit WaterAid, with Northumbrian Water, to see work carried out by the UK charity. Travel and accommodation paid for by WaterAid with contribution from Northumbrian Water. (Registered 9 May 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- February 2006, I received an upgrade to World Traveller Plus on outward flight to Florida and to Club Class on return flight, from BA. (Registered 24 April 2006)
- 2 June 2006, I received an upgrade to business class on return flight from private visit to India, from BA. (Registered 14 June 2006)
| - 2 June 2006, I received an upgrade to business class on return flight from private visit to India, from BA. (Registered 14 June 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 17-18 November 2005, to Kenya, to attend a regional AWEPA (European Parliamentarians for Africa) conference on HIV/Aids orphans. Travel and accommodation paid for by AWEPA. (Registered 24 November 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 16 December 2006-7 January 2007, to Australia and New Zealand with the Lords and Commons Cricket Team for inter-parliamentary matches. I was accompanied by my husband and son and I paid my own and my family's travel and accommodation costs. Sponsorship was received from Diageo, Microsoft, Colliers, Vauxhall, Visa and the Australian Parliament Sports Club which was given to the following charities: the Trew Foundation (New Zealand), the Lord's Taverners (Australia) and Chance to Shine (UK), with the exception of a small proportion retained for incidental expenses. (Registered 27 March 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 16 December 2006-7 January 2007, to Australia and New Zealand with the Lords and Commons Cricket Team for inter-parliamentary matches. I was accompanied by my wife, Ann Keen MP, and our son and we paid our own travel and accommodation costs. Sponsorship was received from Diageo, Microsoft, Colliers, Vauxhall, Visa and the Australian Parliament Sports Club which was given to the following charities: the Trew Foundation (New Zealand), the Lord's Taverners (Australia) and Chance to Shine (UK), with the exception of a small proportion retained for incidental expenses. (Registered 3 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 15-18 November 2005, to Lithuania, as Founder and Joint Chair of the British-Lithuania All-Party Parliamentary Group, to attend receptions and meet political and business leaders. Flights and accommodation paid for by Raynard Research Limited. (Registered 6 December 2005)
- 28 March-3 April 2006, to Botswana, at the invitation of the Botswana Government on all-party visit, to investigate HIV/Aids issues and better understand the help and support which can be given to the Botswana Government by the UK. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Government. (Registered 28 April 2006)
- 2-8 September 2006, to the Republic of Korea to meet Government Ministers, Korean parliamentarians and companies in Korea, and also to visit the border with North Korea at Panmunjom. Travel and accommodation were funded jointly by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and by the Korean National Assembly. (Registered 15 September 2006)
| - 2-8 September 2006, to the Republic of Korea to meet Government Ministers, Korean parliamentarians and companies in Korea, and also to visit the border with North Korea at Panmunjom. Travel and accommodation were funded jointly by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and by the Korean National Assembly. (Registered 15 September 2006)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- 6 November 2005, I received complimentary tickets for me and two members of my family to attend the world premiere of the new Harry Potter film, given by Carolyn Dailey, Vice President and Senior Strategic Advisor Public Policy at Time Warner. (Registered 8 December 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 24-28 November 2005, to the United Arab Emirates with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives. Flights and accommodation costs met by Government of UAE. (Registered 15 December 2005)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation to the Office of the Leader of the Liberal Democrats received in 2005 from Lynda Partridge, London. (Registered 5 December 2005)
- Donations to my office received from:
- Nat Puri , Environmental Design Consultants
- Andrew Jukes, Rutland (personal donation)
- Peter Ellis, Cheltenham (personal donation)
- Michael Young, London (personal donation)
- (Registered 24 March 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- March 2005, a return lift with Michael Brown of 5th Avenue Partners Ltd in a flight to the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Harrogate accompanied by a member of staff on the outward journey (4 March) and my wife on the return (6 March). Donated by Michael Brown of 5th Avenue Partners Ltd. (Registered 29 November 2005)
- April/May 2005, plane made available to the Liberal Democrats for the Leader's Tour element of the general election campaign on a series of dates, donated by Michael Brown of 5th Avenue Partners Ltd. (Registered 29 November 2005)
- 15 February 2006, two tickets for the annual Brit Awards, courtesy of the British Phonographic Industry, for me and my wife. (Registered 20 February 2006)
- 30 March 2006, complimentary upgrade from British Airways on a purchased business class ticket, London to Vancouver. (Registered 28 April 2006)
- 8 December 2006, two tickets and dinner for my wife and myself as guests of the Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House. (Registered 31 January 2007)
| - 8 December 2006, two tickets and dinner for my wife and myself as guests of the Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House. (Registered 31 January 2007)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- On the birth of my son a gift basket of baby clothes, a hamper of food and a bouquet of flowers received from Mr and Mrs Michael Brown of Majorca. (Registered 29 November 2005)
- 12 July 2006, party for 200 guests and dinner hosted by Mr Brian Yeatman in honour of Charles Kennedy. (Registered 9 August 2006)
| - 12 July 2006, party for 200 guests and dinner hosted by Mr Brian Yeatman in honour of Charles Kennedy. (Registered 9 August 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 13-15 November 2005, to Bangalore, India, to participate in celebrations and promotions of British Airways new service from Heathrow to Bangalore. First class return airline ticket and two nights' hotel accommodation in Bangalore provided by British Airways. (Registered 1 December 2005)
- 10-16 September 2006, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality paid for by LFI. Accommodation paid for by LFI at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some hospitality provided by the Palestinian Legislative Council/Palestinian Authority. Travel within Israel/Palestine provided by LFI. Some travel within Israel provided by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 21 March 2007)
| - 10-16 September 2006, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality paid for by LFI. Accommodation paid for by LFI at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some hospitality provided by the Palestinian Legislative Council/Palestinian Authority. Travel within Israel/Palestine provided by LFI. Some travel within Israel provided by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 21 March 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Councillor, London Borough of Wandsworth (until May 2006).
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 15 February 2006, I attended the 2006 Brits Ceremony, as a guest of O2 (UK) Ltd. (Registered 2 March 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation to my constituency party received from:
- Mr David Martin, of Richmond (personal donation)
- (Registered 22 November 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 11-13 November 2005, to Stockholm as treasurer of British Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group for seminar attended by representatives of other Taiwanese parliamentary friendship groups in Europe. Visit paid for by Government of Taiwan. (Registered 15 December 2005)
- 1-7 January 2006, to Taiwan with group of parliamentarians from All-Party British-Taiwanese Group, as guest of Taiwanese Government. (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 2-8 September 2006, to the Republic of Korea to meet Government Ministers, Korean Parliamentarians and companies in Korea, and also to visit the border with North Korea at Panmunjom. Travel and accommodation were funded jointly by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and by the Korean National Assembly. (Registered 20 September 2006)
| - 2-8 September 2006, to the Republic of Korea to meet Government Ministers, Korean Parliamentarians and companies in Korea, and also to visit the border with North Korea at Panmunjom. Travel and accommodation were funded jointly by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and by the Korean National Assembly. (Registered 20 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26-30 November 2005, to Ghana, for an introduction to Ghanaian voices calling for the reform of current trade rules and practices and to gain exposure to trade-related problems faced by Ghanaian rural communities. Visit funded by Christian Aid. (Registered 1 December 2005)
- 3-8 December 2006, to United States, for research trip with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Extraordinary Rendition, which provided my domestic transport, accommodation and living expenses during the stay. (Return flight to the US was financed by funds provided by the Liberal Democrats.) (Registered 23 January 2007)
| - 3-8 December 2006, to United States, for research trip with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Extraordinary Rendition, which provided my domestic transport, accommodation and living expenses during the stay. (Return flight to the US was financed by funds provided by the Liberal Democrats.) (Registered 23 January 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Kimbolton Fireworks (Retail) Ltd; family owned firework company.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation to my constituency association from Fizz Fireworks Ltd to pay for a constituency wide survey form. (Registered 17 March 2006)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Kimbolton Fireworks (Retail) Ltd
- (a) Kimbolton Fireworks (Displays) Ltd (not trading)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 18-22 March 2007, to Turkey with the All-Party British-Turkish Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation and in-country costs were met by the Turkish Government. (Registered 28 March 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 25 September-4 October 2005, to India to assess the situation in Indian Kashmir and Jammu; also to see the development of IT and health facilities in Karnataka and to meet with various local and central Government officials. Travel to and from the UK and accommodation and travel in India were all paid for by the Government of India. (Registered 18 December 2005)
- 8-11 June 2006, to Germany as a member of the UK Parliamentary Football Club, to play football matches for charity. I received coach transport and hospitality from McDonald's Restaurants Ltd and National Grid. All flights and accommodation were paid by me. (Registered 17 October 2006)
| - 8-11 June 2006, to Germany as a member of the UK Parliamentary Football Club, to play football matches for charity. I received coach transport and hospitality from McDonald's Restaurants Ltd and National Grid. All flights and accommodation were paid by me. (Registered 17 October 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Financial support for my office provided by Dr Hans Rausing, industrialist. (Registered 22 March 2006)
| - Financial support for my office provided by Dr Hans Rausing, industrialist.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-6 December 2005, to Kazakhstan as a member of the Kazakhstan Election Monitoring Mission, at the invitation of the Caspian Information Centre, who paid the costs of the visit. (Registered 23 January 2006)
- 13-20 July 2006, to India, as Chairman of the Globalisation and Global Poverty Group, for discussions on globalisation and global poverty. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of Christian Aid. (Registered 27 September 2006)
| - 13-20 July 2006, to India, as Chairman of the Globalisation and Global Poverty Group, for discussions on globalisation and global poverty. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of Christian Aid. (Registered 27 September 2006)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) JP Morgan Chase; US investment bank.
- JP Morgan Elect Managed Income Investment Trust.
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| | - 16 December 2006-7 January 2007, to Australia and New Zealand with the Lords and Commons Cricket Team for inter-parliamentary matches. I was accompanied by my wife and two children and I paid my own and my family's travel and accommodation costs. Sponsorship was received from Diageo, Microsoft, Colliers, Vauxhall, Visa and the Australian Parliament Sports Club which was given to the following charities: the Trew Foundation (New Zealand), the Lord's Taverners (Australia) and Chance to Shine (UK), with the exception of a small proportion retained for incidental expenses. (Registered 10 April 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee for speech at Factor Discounters Association conference in Paris on 8 December 2005. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 December 2005)
- Fee for speech at a conference on 17 March 2006 at Oxford University, on "Regulating the European Market" organised by Clifford Chance and the Oxford University Institute of European and Comparative Law. (Up to £5,000)(Registered 20 March 2006)
- Fee for speech on European Union and Russia at British Gas seminar, Reading, on 19 April 2006. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 19 April 2006)
| - Fee, travel and accommodation costs for speech to the annual conference of the Financial Security Assurance in Venice on 26 April. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 27 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 24-27 November 2005, to Marrakesh, to the attend Association of British Travel Agents' convention. Travel and accommodation were provided by ABTA. (Registered 21 December 2005)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 13 December 2005, helicopter flight from Birmingham to Warwick, provided by JCB Research. (Registered 9 January 2006)
- In my capacity as Chairman of the Conservative party I received helicopter travel from JCB Ltd to enable me to attend the Scottish and Welsh Party Conferences on 4 March 2006. (Registered 6 March 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 12 December 2005, return helicopter flight from London to Leeds, provided by Lord Harris. (Registered 6 January 2006)
- January 2006, guest of Brit Awards Ltd at the Brit Awards 2006. (Registered 26 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 17-22 November 2005, to Israel and the occupied territories of Palestine, organised by the Council of Arab and British Understanding for the purpose of educating Members of Parliament on the Israel/Palestine conflict. Costs of the visit paid for by CAABU. (Registered 30 November 2005)
- 20-24 February 2006, to Pakistan with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir, to visit earthquake relief work, at the invitation of the Pakistan Government who paid all my expenses. During the visit I travelled from Islamabad to Kashmir in a helicopter provided by the Aga Khan Foundation. (Registered 19 October 2006)
| - 20-24 February 2006, to Pakistan with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir, to visit earthquake relief work, at the invitation of the Pakistan Government who paid all my expenses. During the visit I travelled from Islamabad to Kashmir in a helicopter provided by the Aga Khan Foundation. (Registered 19 October 2006)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - In the course of an otherwise non-registrable visit to India, I was provided with a helicopter flight with the Chief Minister of the Punjab, to attend a cultural celebration in rural Punjab on 13 April 2007; and with return travel by road from Chandighar to Delhi on 14 April 2007 provided by Mr Samir Thapar, Chairman of the JCT Football Club, Punjab. (Registered 24 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 5-7 November 2005, to Portofino, Italy, to attend conference on trans-Atlantic defence and energy issues. Hotel accommodation paid for by Orient Express Limited. (I paid for my own air travel to and from Italy.) (Registered 7 November 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 29 August-30 September 2005, to Guyana, to undertake a five week unpaid voluntary work placement with the Guyana Teachers Union, with Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), paid for by VSO. The normal financial arrangements for VSO short term volunteers applied. (Registered 22 November 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee for participation in seminar for McKinsey & Co in November 2005. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 16 January 2006)
| - Member of the Advisory Board of PepsiCo UK. (£20,001-£25,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 27 November-3 December 2005, to Japan, as a guest of the Japanese Government, which paid for my airfares, hotels and meals. (Registered 5 December 2005)
- 10-11 February 2006, to South Africa, to attend the Progressive Governance roundtable in Pretoria. My flights and accommodation were paid by the South African Government. (Registered 13 February 2006)
- 24 April-4 May 2006, to Australia, to make a speech for the Global Foundation and to meet with the Australian Labour Party. Costs met by the Global Foundation and Australian Labour Party. (Registered 5 June 2006)
| - 24 April-4 May 2006, to Australia, to make a speech for the Global Foundation and to meet with the Australian Labour Party. Costs met by the Global Foundation and Australian Labour Party. (Registered 5 June 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 26-30 November 2005, to Ghana, with a cross-party group to gain an insight into trade related issues for developing countries. The trip was paid for by Christian Aid. (Registered 8 December 2005)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Fleming Family and Partners
- Regent Square Estates Limited.
- (Registered 27 March 2006)
| - Mr Dolar Popat of Middlesex (personal donation
- (Registered 2 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 22-25 January 2006, to Rwanda, in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, as the guest of SURF, the Survivors Fund visiting survivors of the 1994 Genocide and conflict resolution projects. The cost of my flight was provided by Flying Lion Limited (my hotel costs met by the Conservative Party). (Registered 30 January 2006)
- 3-4 April 2006, to Sudan, in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, to investigate the humanitarian situation there. The cost of my flight was met by Flying Lion Limited and my accommodation and in-country transport was provided by Oxfam. (Registered 24 April 2006)
- 17-18 July 2006, to Bangladesh, in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, to investigate programmes on Microfinance and Water and Sanitation. I was the guest of the Grameen Bank and WaterAid. The cost of my flight was met by Flying Lion Limited (and in-country transport provided by DFID Bangladesh). (Registered 19 July 2006)
| - 17-18 July 2006, to Bangladesh, in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, to investigate programmes on Microfinance and Water and Sanitation. I was the guest of the Grameen Bank and WaterAid. The cost of my flight was met by Flying Lion Limited (and in-country transport provided by DFID Bangladesh). (Registered 19 July 2006)
- 12-16 April 2007, to the Democratic Republic of Congo in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. The cost of my flight was met by Flying Lion Limited. In-country costs were met by previous donations as shown in Category 4 above. (Registered 25 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-14 February 2007, to Pakistan on a fact-finding visit to investigate UK-Pakistan relations; women's rights and development, education and the spending of development aid in Pakistan (especially Kashmir). Return flight to Islamabad paid for by Mr Javid Majid (Chair, Tall Trees Hotel, Yarm); Mr Nas Khan (Managing Director, Jennings Ford Middlesbrough) and Mr Nasser Din (Managing Director, Supreme Property Developments, Stockton on Tees). Accommodation, car transportation and expenses in Pakistan paid for by Mr Javid Majid and Mr M Akram Farid (Chief Executive, Hotel Crown Plaza, Islamabad). (Registered 28 February 2007)
| - 8-12 September 2006, to Gibraltar to attend National Day celebrations. All costs of the visit were paid by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 17 April 2007)
- 7-14 February 2007, to Pakistan on a fact-finding visit to investigate UK-Pakistan relations; women's rights and development, education and the spending of development aid in Pakistan (especially Kashmir). Return flight to Islamabad paid for by Mr Javid Majid (Chair, Tall Trees Hotel, Yarm); Mr Nas Khan (Managing Director, Jennings Ford Middlesbrough) and Mr Nasser Din (Managing Director, Supreme Property Developments, Stockton on Tees). Accommodation, car transportation and expenses in Pakistan paid for by Mr Javid Majid and Mr M Akram Farid (Chief Executive, Hotel Crown Plaza, Islamabad). (Registered 28 February 2007)
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| | - 11-14 March 2007, to Israel and the Occupied Territories for meetings with government and other representatives to discuss current security, economic and political issues in the region. Internal transport, security arrangements and certain meals were provided by the Israeli Foreign Ministry and the Negotiations Support Unit of the PLO respectively. (Other costs, including flights and hotel accommodation, were paid for out of parliamentary funds.) (Registered 27 March 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-13 January 2006, to Israel, hosted by the Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI). CFI contributed the cost of the flights, accommodation and some meals. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs contributed to the costs of travel inside Israel and some meals. (Registered 1 February 2006)
- 1-8 April 2006, to Botswana with the All-Party Parliamentary Botswana Group, at the invitation of the Botswana Government, to investigate a variety of issues including HIV/AIDS, sustainable wildlife, the relocation of indigenous peoples to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and diversification of the economy, and to better understand the kind of help and support that the British Government can give to Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Government. (Registered 8 May 2006)
| - 1-8 April 2006, to Botswana with the All-Party Parliamentary Botswana Group, at the invitation of the Botswana Government, to investigate a variety of issues including HIV/AIDS, sustainable wildlife, the relocation of indigenous peoples to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and diversification of the economy, and to better understand the kind of help and support that the British Government can give to Botswana. All travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by the Botswana Government. (Registered 8 May 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 20 December 2005, plane flight from London to Edinburgh, provided by Jonathan Green, a retired businessman from London. (Registered 13 January 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-18 February 2006, to Australia and New Zealand, to examine coal production and clean coal technologies in both countries. Travel and accommodation provided by the Construction, Forestry, Energy and Mining Union (CFEMU Australia). (Registered 14 March 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donations to my constituency party received from:
- GMB union,
- USDAW trade union
- (Registered 16 August 2005)
- Production of newsletter from Thomas Litho, East Kilbride
- Production of leaflet by GMB union
- (Registered 16 August 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-13 January 2006, to Israel, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel. CFI contributed the cost of flights, accommodation and some meals. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs contributed to the costs of travel inside Israel and some meals. (Registered 31 January 2006)
- 24-29 September 2006, to Syria and Lebanon, on fact-finding visit to meet senior politicians. Flights and accommodation provided by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 9 October 2006)
| - 24-29 September 2006, to Syria and Lebanon, on fact-finding visit to meet senior politicians. Flights and accommodation provided by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 9 October 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- In my capacity as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, support for my office is received from:
- Lord Harris of Peckham
- Mr S Robertson, of London
| - In my capacity as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, support for my office is received from Mr S Robertson, of London.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- February 2006, I received upgrades from Virgin Airways on return flights London to Washington DC. (Registered 22 February 2006)
- 14 July 2006, return helicopter trip between London and Uttoxeter provided by JCB. (Registered 10 August 2006)
| - 14 July 2006, return helicopter trip between London and Uttoxeter provided by JCB. (Registered 10 August 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 20 September 2005, flight from Lansing, Michigan to Alpena, Michigan, in order to study bovine TB, and one night's stay in Lansing, paid for by the State of Michigan Department of Agriculture. (Flights to and from Michigan paid for by party funds.) (Registered 2 November 2005)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- My constituency party organisation received donations from the following:
- November 2004, Mr Ron Moss, of Berkhamsted (personal donation)
- January 2005, Mrs I Cox, of Kings Langley (personal donation)
- November 2005, Mr Peter Baker, of Harpenden (personal donation)
- November 2005, Mr Jan Telensky, of St Albans (personal donation)
- (Registered 27 February 2006)
- December 2005, Jitesh Kaneria, Piccadilly Greetings Group Ltd, Hemel Hempstead.
- February 2006, Mrs Nancy Hopking, of Hemel Hempstead (personal donation)
- (Registered 3 April 2006)
- My Election Fighting Fund received donations from the following:
- March 2005, Mr M Bradfield, of London (personal donation)
- March 2005, Mr and Mrs A R Foster, of Hemel Hempstead (personal donation)
- March 2005, Mr J Kaneria, of Hemel Hempstead (personal donation)
- April 2005, Mr D J Lewis, of Clinton Cards Plc, Loughton, Essex
- April 2005, Mr and Mrs J R Wolff, of Berkhamsted (personal donation)
- April 2005, Mr and Mrs P Allen, of Berkhamsted (personal donation)
- (Registered 27 February 2006)
- My constituency party organisation has received donations in kind from:
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - I have received a deferred payment from Credit Market Analysis in respect of work done for the company in 2002-03, before my election to Parliament. (Registered 17 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-12 September 2005, to Gibraltar to attend National Day celebrations, as part of the delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Gibraltar Group, as guests of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 10 November 2005)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from Granada Television for appearance on University Challenge 'The Professionals' on 16 October 2005. Fee donated to charities and community groups in Ealing North. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 17 November 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 13-16 November 2005, to Bangalore, India on BA inaugural flight on Heathrow-Bangalore route and to meet Karnataka state officials and politicians. Flights and accommodation provided by British Airways. (Registered 17 November 2005)
- 1-9 April 2006, to India, with Labour Friends of India. International travel provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and all accommodation, domestic travel and hospitality provided by the Government of India. (Registered 18 April 2006)
| - 7-11 February 2007, to India to visit outsourced operations in Bangalore and the UK Consular Entry Clearance Section in Mumbai. All travel and accommodation costs met by Norwich Union. (Registered 18 April 2007)
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| | - 29 November-5 December 2006, to Caracas, for Venezuelan elections, as a member of an international monitoring team, paid for by Venezuelan Electoral Board. (Registered 17 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 27-29 January 2006, to Paris, accompanied by my wife, to participate in a conference organised by European Study Tours, who paid for our Eurostar first class travel, hotel accommodation and a dinner. (Registered 6 February 2006)
- 16-23 September 2006, to Hong Kong with the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, at the invitation and expense of the Hong Kong SAR Government. (Registered 26 September 2006)
| - 16-23 September 2006, to Hong Kong with the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, at the invitation and expense of the Hong Kong SAR Government. (Registered 26 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-20 November 2005, to Bahrain, at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Businessmen's Association. (Registered 5 December 2005)
- 31 March-6 April 2006, to Egypt with UK-Egypt All-Party Parliamentary Group, to further political relations between the UK and Egypt. I was accompanied by my wife and our visit was made at the invitation and expense of the Egyptian Government. (Registered 25 April 2006)
- 15-21 September 2006, to Bahrain, as secretary of the UK-Bahrain All-Party Parliamentary Group and accompanied by my wife, to meet with elected members and government ministers in order to discuss matters of mutual interest and to study the electoral registration and voting arrangements for the forthcoming Bahrain elections. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Bahrain Government. (Registered 22 September 2006)
| - 15-21 September 2006, to Bahrain, as secretary of the UK-Bahrain All-Party Parliamentary Group and accompanied by my wife, to meet with elected members and government ministers in order to discuss matters of mutual interest and to study the electoral registration and voting arrangements for the forthcoming Bahrain elections. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Bahrain Government. (Registered 22 September 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 18 January 2006, my wife and I attended a performance of the Barber of Seville and dinner as guests of Arup Group Limited. (Registered 15 February 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Two articles for the Daily Telegraph. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 27 February 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Honorary membership of the Chelsea Arts Club. (Registered 9 November 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-11 October 2005, to Astana and Almaty, Kazakhstan, for meetings with Government Ministers, members of opposition parties and NGOs for discussions on political and economic reform. Air fares and accommodation provided by the Caspian Information Centre. (Registered 9 November 2005)
- 1-9 January 2006, to India with Conservative Parliamentary Friends of India, visiting Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur, to be briefed on political and economic developments in India. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industries. (Registered 31 January 2006)
- 7-11 February 2007, to India, to visit outsourced operations in Bangalore and the UK Consular Entry Clearance Section in Mumbai. All travel and accommodation costs met by Norwich Union. (Registered 16 February 2007)
| - 7-11 February 2007, to India, to visit outsourced operations in Bangalore and the UK Consular Entry Clearance Section in Mumbai. All travel and accommodation costs met by Norwich Union. (Registered 16 February 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland for speaking at Annual Dinner on 11 November 2005. Overnight accommodation for my wife and me also provided. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 18 November 2005)
- Party donation in lieu of speaking fee at Aberdein Considine corporate event, 18 November 2006. (£5,001-£10,000) Overnight accommodation for my wife and me also provided. (Registered 20 March 2007)
| - Party donation in lieu of speaking fee at Aberdein Considine corporate event, 18 November 2006. (£5,001-£10,000) Overnight accommodation for my wife and me also provided. (Registered 20 March 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Gift of set of two entry badges from Scottish Racing valid during 2006. (Registered 22 December 2005)
- My wife and I were upgraded to upper class on return flights from London to Los Angeles on 27 May and 1 June 2006 by Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 19 June 2006)
| - My wife and I were upgraded to upper class on return flights from London to Los Angeles on 27 May and 1 June 2006 by Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 19 June 2006)
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- 18-27 February 2006, to Kashmir and Sri Lanka. Four day visit to Pakistan and Kashmir with the All-Party Parliamentary Kashmir Group to visit earthquake zone. My flight from London to Islamabad and two nights' hotel accommodation was provided by the Pakistan Government. (Two nights' accommodation provided by friends.) Five day visit to Sri Lanka for Reading Initiative for Tsunami Action (RITA) to hand over RITA funded homes for tsunami victims and assess future projects. I received three nights' complimentary accommodation at Barbaryn Reef Hotel, Beruwela. (I paid for my flights from Islamabad to Karachi, from Karachi to Colombo and return to London, and for one night's hotel accommodation in Colombo.) (Registered 13 March 2006)
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- 15 February 2006, one ticket to the Brit Awards as guest of the Brit Trust. (Registered 7 March 2006)
- 14 February 2007, two tickets to the Brit Awards as guest of the BPI. (Registered 21 February 2007)
| - 14 February 2007, two tickets to the Brit Awards as guest of the BPI. (Registered 21 February 2007)
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- 4-5 February 2006, to New York, to attend an Asian Awards Ceremony at which I received an award. The cost of my business class flight was met by PTV Prime (USA). (Registered 22 March 2006)
- 16-25 February 2006, to Pakistan, to visit earthquake relief work. The cost of return flights and hotel accommodation were met by the Senate of Pakistan. Internal helicopter flights to visit earthquake areas of Pakistan were provided courtesy of the Aga Kkan Foundation, Pakistan. (Registered 16 June 2006)
| - 16-25 February 2006, to Pakistan, to visit earthquake relief work. The cost of return flights and hotel accommodation were met by the Senate of Pakistan. Internal helicopter flights to visit earthquake areas of Pakistan were provided courtesy of the Aga Kkan Foundation, Pakistan. (Registered 16 June 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- February 2006, I attended the British Music Awards as the guest of the British Music Rights organisation. (Registered 26 April 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from Clive Conway Celebrity Productions Limited for "An Audience with Clare Short" at Whitley Bay Playhouse on 11 November 2005. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 21 December 2005)
- Two payments from Objective Productions for my participation in The Last Word television programme on 9 January and 27 February 2006 on Channel 4 Digital. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 March 2006)
- Fee from Clive Conway Celebrity Productions Ltd for appearing in "An Audience with Clare Short" at the Platform Theatre, Morecombe, on 5 March 2006. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 24 March 2006)
- Fees from BBC World Service for my contribution to the documentary series "The Short View". (Up to £5,000) (Registered 13 April 2006)
- Fee from Clive Conway Celebrity Productions Ltd in respect of my speech to Sunguard Sherwood Systems on 13 June 2006. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 27 June 2006)
| - Fee from Clive Conway Celebrity Productions Ltd in respect of my speech to Sunguard Sherwood Systems on 13 June 2006. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 27 June 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation to Fighting Fund from:
- Boston Potato Company
- Mr Gordon Hawkins, a businessman from Skegness
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6. Overseas visits |
- 27 January-3 February 2006, to Yemen, in my capacity as Shadow International Development Minister. All costs of flights and accommodation were met by Oxfam. (Registered 27 February 2006)
- 5-8 June 2006, to the Ukraine to look at measures being taken to meet the challenges of the spread of tuberculosis. My travel and accommodation were paid for by Results UK. (Registered 14 June 2006)
| - 5-8 June 2006, to the Ukraine to look at measures being taken to meet the challenges of the spread of tuberculosis. My travel and accommodation were paid for by Results UK. (Registered 14 June 2006)
- 17-23 March 2007, to Brazil on frontbench business, as a guest of WWF, a UK-based non-governmental organisation. All costs of flights and accommodation were met by WWF. (Registered 29 March 2007)
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- 26 February-3 March 2006, to Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel with the Conservative Middle East Council. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 8 March 2006)
- 15-17 May 2006, to Israel and Jordan, in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Office Minister. My flights and accommodation costs in Israel were paid for by the Conservative Friends of Israel. (I stayed at the residence of the British Ambassador in Jordan during my visit to Amman.) (Registered 23 May 2006)
| - 15-17 May 2006, to Israel and Jordan, in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Office Minister. My flights and accommodation costs in Israel were paid for by the Conservative Friends of Israel. (I stayed at the residence of the British Ambassador in Jordan during my visit to Amman.) (Registered 23 May 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-12 September 2005, to Gibraltar, to attend National Day celebrations at the invitation of the Government of Gibraltar who paid for my travel and accommodation. (Registered 17 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 27 January-3 February 2006, to the Yemen, to study Oxfam projects in health and education, to meet Yemenis involved in Oxfam's civil society capacity-building programme, local and national politicians, other NGO representatives and British Embassy and DfID officials. The visit was financed by Oxfam. (Registered 22 March 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 15 February 2006, I attended the Brit Awards as a guest of the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 8 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 24-29 November 2005, to the United Arab Emirates with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, at the invitation of the Government of the UAE. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 13 December 2005)
- 25 May-31 May 2006, to Syria, in my capacity as a Director of the British Syrian Society, with flights and accommodation paid for by the Society. (Registered 5 June 2006)
| - 25 May-31 May 2006, to Syria, in my capacity as a Director of the British Syrian Society, with flights and accommodation paid for by the Society. (Registered 5 June 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 11-16 September 2005, to Romania to discuss Romania's accession to the EU with parliamentarians and officials. Internal travel and accommodation was funded by the Romanian Parliament. (Travel to and from Romania funded from Members' extended travel allowance.) (Registered 5 January 2006)
- 7-10 January 2006, to Jerusalem to attend the International Conference of Jewish Parliamentarians to discuss the problems facing the Middle East. Travel and accommodation funded by the World Jewish Congress and the Israel Forum. (Registered 16 January 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- July-August 2005, space available upgrade from BA World Traveller Plus to BA Club, London/Boston; and to BA First, Boston/London, for self and wife. (Registered 6 February 2006)
- January 2006, space available upgrade from BA World Traveller Plus to BA Club, Johannesburg/London for wife and daughter. (Registered 6 February 2006)
- 22 June 2006, space available upgrade from Economy to Club Europe for self and wife on London to Istanbul flight provided by British Airways. (Registered 25 July 2006)
| - 22 June 2006, space available upgrade from Economy to Club Europe for self and wife on London to Istanbul flight provided by British Airways. (Registered 25 July 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 17-21 October 2005, to Kyrgzstan, with my wife, to visit humanitarian projects funded by Interserve (a charity). (Registered 4 November 2005)
- 9-20 October 2006, to Ethiopia, to explore governance and integrity, funded by the Bible Society. (Registered 27 October 2006)
| - 9-20 October 2006, to Ethiopia, to explore governance and integrity, funded by the Bible Society. (Registered 27 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 5-8 December 2005, to Montreal, Canada, to attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and in particular the G8 + 5 Legislators Climate Change Forum organised by GLOBE and the Canadian Government. The flights were paid for by GLOBE UK and the accommodation was paid for by the Canadian Government. (Registered 26 January 2006)
- 18-23 April 2006, to Washington DC, to attend consultations in advance of the World Bank's Spring Meeting and to attend meetings with senior World Bank Officers on the Investment Framework. Flights were paid for by GLOBE UK and the World Bank and accommodation was paid for by World Bank. (Registered 28 April 2006)
- 13-16 February 2007, to Washington DC, to attend the GLOBE Legislators Forum. Business class return travel and two nights' accommodation and all meals were provided by GLOBE International. (Registered 25 March 2007)
| - 13-16 February 2007, to Washington DC, to attend the GLOBE Legislators Forum. Business class return travel and two nights' accommodation and all meals were provided by GLOBE International. (Registered 25 March 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 16-23 November 2005, to Oman, to attend National Day celebrations, as a guest of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 28 November 2005)
- 18-23 May 2006, to the United Arab Emirates with an All-Party delegation to meet Government representatives as guest of the Government of the UAE, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 13 July 2006)
| - 18-23 May 2006, to the United Arab Emirates with an All-Party delegation to meet Government representatives as guest of the Government of the UAE, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 13 July 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 6-9 February 2006, to Washington, with the All-Party Parliamentary Internet Group. The cost of flights, accommodation and transport were met by MessageLabs. (Registered 2 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 4-8 January 2006, to Pakistan, to see conditions in the area affected by the earthquake. Flights, accommodation and programme provided by World Vision UK. (Registered 24 January 2006)
- 22 February 2006, with a group of UK Parliamentarians, I travelled from Islamabad to visit earthquake relief work in Kashmir in a helicopter provided by the Aga Khan Foundation. (The costs of the trip were otherwise met by me or out of UK public funds.) (Registered 13 May 2006)
| - 22 February 2006, with a group of UK Parliamentarians, I travelled from Islamabad to visit earthquake relief work in Kashmir in a helicopter provided by the Aga Khan Foundation. (The costs of the trip were otherwise met by me or out of UK public funds.) (Registered 13 May 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Public relations consultant to Lodestone Patient Care Ltd. (£20,001-£25,000) (January-December 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-9 January 2006, to India with the Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial/commercial issues. Visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Bombay and Jaipur. I was accompanied by my wife. The Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry paid for all my flights and accommodation and for my wife's accommodation. I paid for her international and domestic air fares. (Registered 12 January 2006)
- 2-4 April 2006, to Boston, USA, to attend a seminar at Harvard University organised by the Center for European Studies. Flights and accommodation paid for by Harvard University. (Registered 1 June 2006)
| - 2-4 April 2006, to Boston, USA, to attend a seminar at Harvard University organised by the Center for European Studies. Flights and accommodation paid for by Harvard University. (Registered 1 June 2006)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- I was upgraded from Business Class to First Class by Air India on flights to and from India in December 2005. (Registered 16 January 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-7 January 2006, to Taiwan, with a group of parliamentarians from the All-Party British-Taiwanese Group, as guest of the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 16 January 2006)
- 31 March-6 April 2006, to Egypt with UK-Egypt All-Party Parliamentary Group, to further political relations between the UK and Egypt. I was accompanied by my spouse and our visit was made at the invitation and expense of the Egyptian Government. (Registered 26 April 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 15 February 2006, invitation to attend the Brit Awards provided by the International Federation of Phonographic Industries. (Registered 9 March 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation to my constituency party made by Labour Finance and Industry Group. (Registered 23 November 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-9 January 2006, to India with Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial/commercial issues. Visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Bombay and Jaipur. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry. (Registered 14 February 2006)
- 28 May-2 June 2006, to Norway as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary British-Norwegian Group, for meetings in Oslo and visits to a liquid gas project in North Norway and to Svalbard. I was the guest of the Norwegian Government who paid the costs of the visit. (Registered 13 July 2006)
| - 28 May-2 June 2006, to Norway as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary British-Norwegian Group, for meetings in Oslo and visits to a liquid gas project in North Norway and to Svalbard. I was the guest of the Norwegian Government who paid the costs of the visit. (Registered 13 July 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 15 February 2006, my wife and I attended the Brit Awards at Earls Court as guests of the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 23 February 2006)
- 14 February 2007, my wife and I attended the Brit Awards at Earls Court as guests of the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 26 March 2007)
| - 14 February 2007, my wife and I attended the Brit Awards at Earls Court as guests of the British Phonographic Industry. (Registered 26 March 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from BBC for series of programmes as a roving agony aunt. (£25,001-£30,000)
- Fee for appearance on the Tubidy Tonight Programme in October 2005. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 16 December 2005)
- Donation from Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire, payable to the Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 13 March 2006)
- Payment from Liberty Bell for taking part in series called 'Don't Get Me Started'. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 13 March 2006)
- Payment from ITV for appearance on the Panel of Celebrity Fit Club. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 13 March 2006)
- Payment for an article in Psychologies Magazine. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 13 March 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- September 2005, fee from JP Morgan plc for chairing a conference on pensions. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 March 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Mr David Lloyd, of Lloyd's (Animal) Feeds Ltd, Shropshire
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6. Overseas visits |
- 25-29 September 2005, to Washington DC, as a member of the Board of the Centre for Social Justice to speak at a conference. The Centre for Social Justice contributed towards my travel and hotel expenses. (Registered 28 March 2006)
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- 21-22 February 2006, to Bologna, Italy, to visit the Ramazzini Foundation for Oncology, paid for by Granada TV. (Registered 25 April 2006)
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- 18-20 November 2005, to Bahrain to address a seminar organised by the Bahrain Businessmen's Association, who paid for my travel and accommodation. (Registered 28 December 2005)
- 2-6 January 2006, to Taiwan, accompanied by my partner, as guests of the Government of the Republic of China, who met the costs of the visit. (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 6-11 November 2006, to Nigeria on fact-finding visit. Travel and accommodation paid for by The Royal Institute of International Affairs. (Registered 19 November 2006)
| - 6-11 November 2006, to Nigeria on fact-finding visit. Travel and accommodation paid for by The Royal Institute of International Affairs. (Registered 19 November 2006)
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- 12-16 September 2005, to Austria/Hungary, with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, paid for by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 29 November 2005)
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- 24-29 November 2005, to the United Arab Emirates as guest of the Government of the UAE, who met the costs of flights and accommodation. (Registered 13 December 2005)
- 27 February-2 March 2006, to Israel and the Palestinian Territories with Labour Friends of Israel to meet members of the Knesset, officials from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Palestinian Authority, the Israeli military, the British Ambassador and other organisations promoting Arab-Israeli co-operation. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Labour Friends of Israel. (Registered 7 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-7 January 2006, to Taiwan with delegation from All-Party British-Taiwanese Group. Costs of visit paid by Taiwanese Government. (Registered 9 January 2006)
- 6-9 February 2006, to Washington, DC, with All-Party Internet Group, to attend the internet caucus meetings, sponsored by Message Labs and RIC. (Registered 10 February 2006)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- Non-executive chairman (unremunerated) of opusmedia sports; an IPTV company (resigned 15 March 2006).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 23 October 2005, fee from BBC for participation in University Challenge. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 21 November 2005)
- 27 October 2005, speech to Wood Mackenzie Limited, energy consultants. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 21 November 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 6-8 November 2005, to Cyprus, as a guest of Lanitis Development, owners of Aphrodite Hills, a hotel and golf resort. (Registered 21 November 2005)
- 3-10 January 2006, to California, US. My fares and three nights' accommodation provided by the World Affairs Council of Orange County. (Registered 14 February 2006)
- 3-6 April 2006, to Singapore. My outward flight from London to Singapore and my onward flight from Singapore to Hong Kong, and my accommodation in Singapore were paid for by Sentosa Leisure Group. (Registered 2 May 2006)
| - 3-6 April 2006, to Singapore. My outward flight from London to Singapore and my onward flight from Singapore to Hong Kong, and my accommodation in Singapore were paid for by Sentosa Leisure Group. (Registered 2 May 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Parliamentary adviser to the Chartered Institute of Marketing. (£5,001-£10,000)
| - Training for the National School of Government. (Up to £5,000)
- Broadcasting fees from the BBC. (Up to £5,000)
- Fee from Hello Magazine which was donated entirely to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 28 March 2007)
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