This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 3 July 2007 and 17 July 2007, in alphabetical order by MP.
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- July 2006, in the course of a visit to Pakistan by the Defence Select Committee, which I chair, I was given a rug by the Minister of Defence of Pakistan. (Registered 14 July 2006)
- 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)
| - 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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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) Maybush Telecom Limited (from 28 November 2005-3 July 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 4-6 July 2007, I was a guest at the Tynwald ceremony, with accommodation and hospitality provided by the Isle of Man Parliament. (Registered 12 July 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Peninsula Business Services, Salford (Registered 21 June 2007)
- Anthony Bailey, of London (personal donation) (Registered 21 June 2007)
| - Peninsula Business Services, Salford
- Anthony Bailey, of London (personal donation)
- USDAW
- B M Creative Management Ltd, London
- Mr J Ramsbottom, of Wilmslow (personal donation)
- Donation in kind for working up the 'Hazel for Deputy' website from Mr Howard Dawber, Canary Wharf Group, London (Registered 10 July 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - 6 June 2007, fee for speech on security and risk management from the Association of Insurance and Risk Management. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 July 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Connaught Search Solutions Ltd; an executive search company.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 2-10 June 2007, to Burundi and Rwanda as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Flight and accommodation paid by funding provided by Christian Aid, Oxfam Novib, Action Aid and International Alert. (Registered 17 July 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - I was the recipient of two Centre Court tickets for Wimbledon on 4 July 2007, as a guest of Lord and Lady Ashcroft. (Registered 5 July 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 11 June 2006, the Motor Sports Association provided me with passes to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone where I was presenting a trophy for one of the races. (Registered 5 July 2006)
| - 6-8 July 2007, passes to British Grand Prix at Silverstone provided by the Motor Sports Association. (Registered 10 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 28 June-1 July 2007, to Kiev and Yalta in Ukraine, to attend the fourth annual conference of the Yalta European Strategy, an organisation established to promote debate, discussion and Ukraine's membership of the European Union. All hotel and travel costs paid by Yalta European Strategy Limited. (Registered 4 July 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 29 June 2007, helicopter from Battersea, London, to Leeds Bradford Airport and return, provided by Mr Tim James on behalf of Kensington & Chelsea Aviation Ltd, Guildford. (Registered 10 July 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 3 July 2006, my wife and I were guests of the All England Club at Wimbledon for the 2006 Tennis Championship. (Registered 11 July 2006)
- 15 February 2007, on the return flight from a visit to the USA made in my capacity as Chancellor of St Andrew's University, I received an upgrade from Business to First Class from British Airways. (Registered 28 February 2007)
| - 15 February 2007, on the return flight from a visit to the USA made in my capacity as Chancellor of St Andrew's University, I received an upgrade from Business to First Class from British Airways. (Registered 28 February 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-10 June 2006, to Ottawa, Canada, to attend a Bilderberg Conference. The hotel bill for my stay was paid by the Canadian sponsors of the Conference. (I paid all my own expenses and travel.) (Registered 4 July 2006)
- 18 October 2006, to Frankfurt, Germany, for speaking engagement for the European Central Bank. Flight and overnight accommodation paid by the European Central Bank. No fee paid. (Registered 20 October 2006)
| - 18 October 2006, to Frankfurt, Germany, for speaking engagement for the European Central Bank. Flight and overnight accommodation paid by the European Central Bank. No fee paid. (Registered 20 October 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - UNITE (TWGU section)
- Two donations in kind from UNITE (Amicus Section): value of printing and postage and value of press officer secondment as contributions to deputy leadership campaign. (Registered 11 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 11-15 June 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 (Official Guest Department) contributed to the costs of travel inside Israel, some accommodation and some meals. (Registered 11 July 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- One-off consultancy with AXA to advise on a research project and publication on employer pension provision. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 July 2006)
- One-off consultancy with the Social Market Foundation to advise on a research project and publication on equity release. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 July 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-23 May 2006, to the United Arab Emirates with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives as guest of the Government of the UAE, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 11 July 2006)
- 9-11 September 2006, to Gibraltar, to attend National Day celebrations. All costs of fights and accommodation were met by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 10 October 2006)
| - 9-11 September 2006, to Gibraltar, to attend National Day celebrations. All costs of fights and accommodation were met by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 10 October 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 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 |
- 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)
- 2-3 November 2006, to Copenhagen to attend the MTV Europe Music Awards. Travel and hotel costs were met by MTV. (Registered 8 January 2007)
| - 2-3 November 2006, to Copenhagen to attend the MTV Europe Music Awards. Travel and hotel costs were met by MTV. (Registered 8 January 2007)
- 27 May-1 June 2007, to Hong Kong at the invitation of the Hong Kong Government. Transport, accommodation and some meals were provided by the Hong Kong authorities. (Registered 5 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-2 July 2006, I attended the World Cup quarter final match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, as guests of betfair, who met the costs of travel, hospitality, accommodation and match tickets. (Registered 10 July 2006)
- 16-24 September 2006, to Hong Kong with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on China. Travel, accommodation and other sundry expenses paid for by the Chinese Government. (Registered 27 September 2006)
| - 16-24 September 2006, to Hong Kong with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on China. Travel, accommodation and other sundry expenses paid for by the Chinese Government. (Registered 27 September 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Mr Jon Moulton, Managing Partner of Alchemy Partners LLP.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 31 May-4 June 2007, to Singapore, as part of an invitation to the International Institute of Strategic Studies 2007 Shangri-La Dialogue in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. My flights and accommodation in Singapore were paid for by the IISS. (Registered 4 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 7-9 June 2006, to Moscow, to attend a conference on HIV/AIDS at the Russian State Duma involving parliamentarians from a number of countries. Travel and hotel expenses paid for by Transatlantic Partners Against AIDS. (Registered 12 July 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Pharmacist - no earned income from community pharmacy.
| - Monthly column for Chemist and Druggist magazine. (Up to £5,000)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - Pharmacist - no earned income from community pharmacy.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2006 provided by Pricewaterhouse Coopers to the Opposition Treasury team (approximately 36 days between 7 April and 4 July 2006) and KPMG (approximately 15 days between 8 May and 11 July 2006). (Registered 12 July 2006)
- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2007 provided by PriceWaterhouse Coopers (involving staff time of approximately 3 days per week) from 29 March to 29 June 2007; and from KPMG (involving staff time of approximately 1½ days per week) from 30 April to 31 May 2007. (Registered 6 June 2007)
| - Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2007 provided by PriceWaterhouse Coopers (involving staff time of approximately 3 days per week) from 29 March to 29 June 2007; and from KPMG (involving staff time of approximately 1½ days per week) from 30 April to 31 May 2007. (Registered 6 June 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 7 and 8 July 2007, I received hospitality from the Motor Sports Association at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. (Registered 10 July 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Margaret Hodge MP (personal donation). (Registered 17 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 11-15 June 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 (Official Guests Department) contributed to the costs of travel inside Israel, some accommodation and meals. (Registered 5 July 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 4-10 April 2007, to Shanghai, China and 10-12 April 2007, to Singapore, as a guest of the Distinguished Visitors Programme of the Government of Singapore, who met the cost of all flights and accommodation in Singapore. (I paid for my hotel accommodation in Shanghai.) (Registered 5 July 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2006 provided by Pricewaterhouse Coopers to the Opposition Treasury team (approximately 36 days between 7 April and 4 July 2006) and KPMG (approximately 15 days between 8 May and 11 July 2006). (Registered 13 July 2006)
- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2007 provided by PriceWaterhouse Coopers (involving staff time of approximately 3 days per week) from 29 March to 29 June 2007; and from KPMG (involving staff time of approximately 1½ days per week) from 30 April to 31 May 2007. (Registered 6 June 2007)
| - Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2007 provided by PriceWaterhouse Coopers (involving staff time of approximately 3 days per week) from 29 March to 29 June 2007; and from KPMG (involving staff time of approximately 1½ days per week) from 30 April to 31 May 2007. (Registered 6 June 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - March 2007, a return flight from London to Santiago for my wife paid for by Policy Network and upgraded to first class by Tam Airlines. (Registered 12 July 2007)
- 6 July 2007, visit to Wimbledon Tennis Championship as a guest of UBS. (Registered 12 July 2007)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - March 2007, upgraded first class flight from London to Sau Palo with Tam Airlines. (Registered 12 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 9-13 April 2006, to Qatar, to attend the 6th International Forum for Democracy, Development and Free Trade in Doha. The costs of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 5 July 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Book contract from AP Watt publishers. (£30,001-£35,000) (Registered 11 July 2007)
- 20 June 2007, Association of Tobacco. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 11 July 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donation to South Thanet Constituency Labour Party from Ken Wills, Managing Director of Summit Aviation, a company in my constituency. (Registered 17 July 2007)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) JP Morgan Elect Managed Growth Investment Trust.
- (b) Classwatch Limited; an unquoted company providing camera systems to educational establishments.
| - JP Morgan Elect Managed Growth Investment Trust.
- Classwatch Limited.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Chairman of Classwatch Limited; an unquoted company providing camera systems to educational establishments. (£20,001-£25,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- European adviser to United Utilities. (£10,001-£15,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-24 February 2006, to Pakistan, 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 27 March 2006)
- 2-4 September 2006, to Chicago, for speaking engagement on the 'Right response to Injustice' at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Convention. Flights and accommodation provided by the Kashmir American Council and ISNA. (Registered 15 December 2006)
| - 2-4 September 2006, to Chicago, for speaking engagement on the 'Right response to Injustice' at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Convention. Flights and accommodation provided by the Kashmir American Council and ISNA. (Registered 15 December 2006)
- 27-30 May 2007, to Syria, as a member of a UK parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The costs of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 17 July 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- 23 June 2006, I attended Royal Ascot accompanied by a guest, at the invitation of The Tote who provided lunch in a private box and free parking. (Registered 10 July 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee from BBC for radio and television appearances. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 July 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 8 July 2007, tickets and hospitality at the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, for me and my wife, provided by the FIA Foundation. (Registered 10 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 31 May-3 June 2006, to Los Angeles, USA, to take part in a seminar discussion on security and intelligence issues at the University of California. My travel, accommodation, meals and incidental expenses were paid for by the University. (Registered 11 July 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- Complimentary membership of Bonnyton Golf Club in my constituency.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 11 June 2006, attendance at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone at the invitation of the Motorsport Association. (Registered 10 July 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-18 June 2006, to Canada and the United States. I attended a Bilderberg Conference in Ottawa 8-11 June, for which my hotel bill and a contribution to the cost of my flights was paid by the Canadian sponsors of the Conference. Between 15-18 June I attended the AEI World Forum, Beaver Creek, Colorado, who paid for my hotel and airport transfers. I paid for all my other expenses and travel. (Registered 8 July 2006)
- 30 August-3 September 2006, to Japan, to meet government and business leaders. Flights, transport and accommodation provided by Central Japan Railways Co. (Registered 10 October 2006)
| - 30 August-3 September 2006, to Japan, to meet government and business leaders. Flights, transport and accommodation provided by Central Japan Railways Co. (Registered 10 October 2006)
- 21-24 June 2007, to USA, to attend the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) World Forum in Beaver Creek, Colorado. My accommodation, ground transportation and meals were all paid for by the AEI. The cost of flights from New York to Vail, Colorado and from Vail to Chicago were paid for by Alan Howard of Brevan Howard Asset Management. (The cost of flights from London to New York and then from Chicago to London were all paid for by myself.) (Registered 8 July 2007)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- 22-25 July 2005, while on government business in the United States, I stayed, together with three civil servants, at a ranch near Denver owned by Mr Phil Anschutz. My Department made a contribution to the Red Cross appeal for victims of the London bombings of 7 July in lieu of the cost of this accommodation. (Registered 5 July 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Speech on global markets to Gerson Lehman and clients on 27 June 2006. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 5 July 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Member of the Scottish Parliament. (As I am also a Member of the House of Commons I receive one third of the MSP salary. Arrangements are currently ongoing for this to be paid into a charitable trust.)
- First Minister of Scotland.
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6. Overseas visits |
- 5-10 April 2006, to New Delhi, India, to take part in the Hindustan Times Kitab UK-Indian Literary Festival. My flight one way (see next entry) and accommodation were paid for by the Kitab Festival organisers. (Registered 5 July 2006)
- 10-13 April 2006, to Doha, Qatar, to attend the 6th Doha Forum for Democracy, Development and Free Trade. My flights from New Delhi to Doha (see previous entry) and back to London and accommodation in Doha were paid by the Qatar Embassy in London. (Registered 5 July 2006)
- 30 April-4 May 2006, to Amman, Jordan, to attend the "Cities without Slums" Policy Advisory meeting. My flights, accommodation, expenses and an honorarium were paid by the World Bank. (Registered 5 July 2006)
- 12-13 June 2006, to Barcelona, Spain, to deliver a speech at the Sungard Systems Customer/Partner Conference. My flights, accommodation, expenses and a keynote speaker fee were paid by Sungard Systems. (Registered 5 July 2006)
- 26 July-3 August 2006, to the Philippines, on fact-finding visit at the behest of the Missionary Society of Saint Columban, CAFOD and Trocaire, Ireland, to study the likely effect of proposed mining on ecology and livelihoods. Fare and expenses paid by CAFOD and my accommodation provided by Columban fathers. (Registered 5 October 2006)
| - 26 July-3 August 2006, to the Philippines, on fact-finding visit at the behest of the Missionary Society of Saint Columban, CAFOD and Trocaire, Ireland, to study the likely effect of proposed mining on ecology and livelihoods. Fare and expenses paid by CAFOD and my accommodation provided by Columban fathers. (Registered 5 October 2006)
- 4-8 January 2007, to Lebanon and Syria on a fact-finding mission with the Anglo Arab Organisation, who provided my flights and accommodation. (Registered 12 July 2007)
- 23-27 April 2007, to Tunis, to attend a "Cities without Slums" Policy Advisory Board meeting. Flights, accommodation, expenses and an honorarium were paid by the World Bank. (Registered 12 July 2007)
- 6-10 May 2007, to Palestine, with War on Want, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 12 July 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 23-24 June 2007, as guest speaker at the inaugural dinner of the Lord Mayor of Belfast I was provided with return flights to and from Belfast and hotel accommodation for my husband and me by Belfast City Council. (Registered 4 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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)
- 6-9 January 2007, to United Arab Emirates. My accommodation was provided by the Abu Dhabi Tourist Authority. I paid for my own outward flight and received an upgrade from Etihad Airways. Return by private charter from UAE to Nice provided by Sir Michael Smurfit. (I paid my own fare from Nice to London.) (Registered 22 January 2007)
| - 6-9 January 2007, to United Arab Emirates. My accommodation was provided by the Abu Dhabi Tourist Authority. I paid for my own outward flight and received an upgrade from Etihad Airways. Return by private charter from UAE to Nice provided by Sir Michael Smurfit. (I paid my own fare from Nice to London.) (Registered 22 January 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fee from the Guild of British Travel Agents for provision of information on parliamentary and European parliamentary processes and legislation, which I give to charity. (Up to £5,000)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- The Parkmead Group plc (formerly Interregnum plc) (non-executive); merchant bank for technology/energy companies.
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3. Clients |
| | - Terrestar Global Limited for advice on use of satellites in improving resilience of communications.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fees from The Guardian (up to 31 December 2006). (Up to £5,000)
- Fee for speech to Baird's Communications on 7 December 2006. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 January 2007)
- Fees for appearances on Sky News. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 16 January 2007)
| - Fees from The Guardian. (£675) (Up to £5,000)
- Fee for speech to Baird's Communications on 7 December 2006. (£750) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 January 2007)
- Fees for appearances on Sky News. (£675 (Up to £5,000) (Registered 16 January 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2006 provided by Pricewaterhouse Coopers to the Opposition Treasury team (approximately 36 days between 7 April and 4 July 2006) and KPMG (approximately 15 days between 8 May and 11 July 2006). (Registered 6 July 2006)
- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2007 provided by PriceWaterhouse Coopers (involving staff time of approximately 3 days per week) from 29 March to 29 June 2007; and from KPMG (involving staff time of approximately 1½ days per week) from 30 April to 31 May 2007. (Registered 14 June 2007)
| - Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2007 provided by PriceWaterhouse Coopers (involving staff time of approximately 3 days per week) from 29 March to 29 June 2007; and from KPMG (involving staff time of approximately 1½ days per week) from 30 April to 31 May 2007. (Registered 14 June 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Daily Express columnist. (£35.001-£40,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - In sponsorship of my participation in the Westminster Arctic Challenge 2007 I received charitable donations from British Gas and the St Davids 2 Project and BCB (in money and equipment). (The financial donations were given directly to Ty Hafan Children's Hospice in South Wales and Crime Stoppers.) (Registered 10 July 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Management consultant giving advice on strategy and business to Regenesis Ltd; a California-based company which develops, manufactures and markets advanced technologies for the restoration or remediation of natural resources.
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