This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 28 August 2007 and 9 October 2007, in alphabetical order by MP.
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- 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)
- 13-14 December 2006, to Damascus on fact-finding visit. Return flight to Damascus, business class, courtesy of Flying Lion Ltd. and one night's hotel accommodation provided by Syrian Peoples' Council. (Registered 10 January 2007)
| - 13-14 December 2006, to Damascus on fact-finding visit. Return flight to Damascus, business class, courtesy of Flying Lion Ltd. and one night's hotel accommodation provided by Syrian Peoples' Council. (Registered 10 January 2007)
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| | - 2-6 September 2007, to Israel to meet politicians, industrialists and academics and visit the Lebanese/Syrian/Israeli border and S'Derot. The visit was funded by the Conservative Friends of Israel who paid for my flights and other transport, accommodation and food. (Registered 25 September 2007)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Director (unremunerated), Council for the Advancement of Arab British Understanding.
- Director (unremunerated), British Syria Society.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Symphony Global Ltd; promoting business development between companies in the UK and businesses from overseas.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) Westminster Oil Limited
| - (b) Petroquest Ltd (owns shares in Westminster Oil Limited)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Shareholding of below registrable value in Carbon Registry Services Ltd.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Lord Mitchell (personal donation)
- R A Nelson, of London (personal donation)
- Leonard Collinson, of Formby (personal donation)
- David Abrahams, of Newcastle (personal donation)
- Sir Sigmund Sternberg, of London (personal donation
- Donation in kind from the Co-operative Party
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fees for speeches to the National School of Government. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-21 September 2007, to India, to visit the India-Burma border and to interview refugees from Chin State in Burma. My flights, meals and accommodation in Delhi, Calcutta and Mizoram were provided by Christian Solidarity Worldwide. (Registered 4 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 8-11 June 2006, to Germany as a member of the UK Parliamentary Football Club, to attend the World Cup and play football matches for charity. I received match ticket, hospitality and coach transport from McDonald's, and hospitality and coach transport from National Grid. (Registered 29 August 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member and Finance Portfolio Holder, Northamptonshire County Council.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) B.C.C. Marketing Services Ltd.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- John Wilkinson, Wilkinson Star Ltd, Manchester. (Registered 16 April 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)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- A contract with Bloomsbury for the rights to my forthcoming journals. Signature payment due (£95,001-£100,000). Further payment (£60,001-£65,000) (Registered 12 October 2006)
- Making available to, and granting rights relating to, the Blunkett Tapes - Juniper Productions for Channel 4. (£10,001-£15,000)
- Advising and taking part in the Blunkett Tapes for Juniper Productions for Channel 4. (£10,001-£15,000)
- Guardian and Daily Mail joint serialisation of Blunkett Tapes. (£100,001-£105,000)
- October 2006, fee for BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week recording. (Actual £650) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 2 November 2006)
- Further payment from Bloomsbury. (£80,001-£85,000) (Registered 30 November 2006)
- 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 |
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- Total annual remuneration (£145,001-£150,000)
- 26 June 2006, PR Week Forum after dinner seminar. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 June 2006)
- Chair of International Advisory Committee to Entrust Inc. (from 1 March 2007); company providing internet security systems.
| - Chair of International Advisory Committee to Entrust Inc. (from 1 March 2007); company providing internet security systems. (£25,001-£30,000)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) HADAW Productions and Investments Ltd.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (a) AJWB Travel Ltd; travel company
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- (b) Barclays PLC; banking.
- (b) Glaxo Smith Kline PLC; pharmaceuticals.
- (b) Reckitt Benckiser PLC; household products.
- (b) Tesco PLC; food retailing.
- (b) Target Corporation Inc.; US retailer.
- (b) BASF; German, chemicals
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 8-11 September 2006, to Gibraltar with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Gibraltar, to attend and speak at the National Day celebration on 10 September. Meetings with Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Minister for Trade and Commander of British Forces. Travel and accommodation met by Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 14 September 2006)
- 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)
| - 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)
- 9-11 September 2007, to Gibraltar with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gibraltar to attend and speak at the National Day celebration on 10 September. Travel and accommodation provided by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 30 September 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- I attended the Heineken Cup Final on 20 May 2006 and the Madonna concert, with a guest, on 30 July 2006. Both events took place at the Millennium Stadium and on both occasions tickets and hospitality were provided by Western Power Distribution. (Registered 3 August 2006)
- 25 November 2006, two tickets and hospitality at the Wales v. New Zealand rugby match at the Millennium Stadium from the Western Mail and Echo. (Registered 18 December 2006)
| - 25 November 2006, two tickets and hospitality at the Wales v. New Zealand rugby match at the Millennium Stadium from the Western Mail and Echo. (Registered 18 December 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 9 July 2006, my wife and I received hospitality and attended the opera at Glyndebourne as guests of Jones Day, solicitors, of London. (Registered 4 August 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-9 September 2006, to Rwanda and Kenya, to look at TB programmes, with Results UK, who met the costs of travel, hotel and food. (Registered 14 September 2006)
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- Lord Bhattacharyya
- Mr Paul Myners, of London
- Sir Sigmund Sternberg
- Lord Leitch
- Lord Gregson
- Community Trade Union
- Caparo Industries plc
- Mr John Miskelly, of Lisburn, Northern Ireland
- Lord Gavron
- Lord Robertson of Port Ellen
- Lord Haskel
- Ballathie Estates Ltd
- Jonathan Mendelsohn, of London
- The Cooperative Party
- Ms Ursula Barnes, of London
- Mr David Pitt-Watson, of London
- Lord Simon of Highbury
- USDAW Trade Union
- Mr William Nabarro, of Ripon, Yorkshire
- Mr Paul Myners, of London
- GMB Trade Union
- Caparo Industries PLC
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- 22-26 May 2006 and 24-28 July 2006, fees for appearance on Channel 5's The Wright Stuff. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 July 2006)
- 20-24 November 2006, fee for appearance on Channel 5's The Wright Stuff. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 January 2007)
| - 20-24 November 2006, fee for appearance on Channel 5's The Wright Stuff. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 January 2007)
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- 10-15 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 19 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 4-11 September 2007, fact-finding visit to Palestine and Israel. Accommodation and travel funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 28 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 25 August-1 September 2007, to Colombia. Return flights and hotel accommodation provided by Justice for Colombia, a human rights NGO. (Registered 9 October 2007)
- 1-7 September 2007, to Venezuela for fact-finding visit. Accommodation paid for by the Government of Venezuela. (I paid for my flights.) (Registered 9 October 2007)
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- 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)
- 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)
- 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain to meet the Government and Ministers to discuss the Middle East situation and Iraq. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 11 September 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr Brian S Burstow (father)
- Mr and Mrs Campbell (private donation from constituents)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for an article in the Sunday Telegraph. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 13-16 July 2006, to Yalta, Ukraine, to attend the annual conference of the Yalta European Strategy. Travel and accommodation paid by Yalta European Strategy Ltd. (Registered 18 July 2006)
- 25-29 October 2006, to Beijing, for a meeting of the Gleneagles dialogue on climate change, clean energy and sustainable development. Travel and hotel costs paid by GLOBE, an alliance of international legislators. (Registered 1 November 2006)
| - 25-29 October 2006, to Beijing, for a meeting of the Gleneagles dialogue on climate change, clean energy and sustainable development. Travel and hotel costs paid by GLOBE, an alliance of international legislators. (Registered 1 November 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 24 August 2006, upgrade from Business Class to First Class on a British Airways flight from Johannesburg Airport to London Heathrow. (Registered 30 August 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 3-7 September 2006, official visit to India. International flights provided by Michael Spencer. Internal flights provided by Michael Spencer and JCB. Upgrade on outward flight provided by British Airways. (Accommodation provided by the Conservative Party for one night and by the British High Commissioner for two nights.) (Registered 19 September 2006)
- 20-21 November 2006, to Khartoum, Sudan, to investigate the humanitarian situation in Darfur. Return flight provided by Flying Lion Limited. (Registered 27 October 2006)
| - 20-21 November 2006, to Khartoum, Sudan, to investigate the humanitarian situation in Darfur. Return flight provided by Flying Lion Limited. (Registered 27 October 2006)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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| | - Following my visit to Afghanistan, I was given a rug by Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (Registered 30 August 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Salary of personal spokesman.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 2-7 September 2007, to Palestine and Israel on fact-finding visit. Travel and accommodation funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 9 October 2007)
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| | - 30 September-1 October 2007, to Italy, for visit to European Space Agency at Frascati, accompanied by my researcher. Our travel and accommodation was paid for by EADS Astrium Ltd. (Registered 4 October 2007)
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- 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 July 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Printing of constituency newsletter carried out by GMB Union. (Registered 24 July 2006)
- Printing of constituency newsletter carried out by Union Labour Link. (Registered 21 March 2007)
| - Printing of constituency newsletter carried out by Union Labour Link. (Registered 21 March 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - From June 2007 the Sheffield Hallam Liberal Democrat party has received donations towards the salary of a member of staff in Sheffield from:
- Mr Paul Clegg, Littleton (personal donation)
- Mr Hugh Facey, a constituent (personal donation)
- Mr Duncan Greenland, London (personal donation)
- Mr Tony Wilkinson, Mapleback (personal donation)
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- 2-8 September 2006, to the Republic of Korea to meet Government Ministers, Korean parliamentarians and companies in Korea, and 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)
- 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)
| - 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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- 22-26 August 2006, to Stavanger, Norway, to visit Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference and exhibition, with the British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry All-Party Parliamentary Group. Overseas flights, hotel accommodation, local transport and hospitality sponsored by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), Shell, Chevron, BP, Exxon Mobil and Statoil. (Registered 19 September 2006)
- 4-10 September 2006, to Rwanda and Kenya to investigate the methods and progress in the programme to combat tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS under the Global Fund programmes, with Results (UK). Overseas flights, internal flights, food and accommodation paid for directly by Results (UK), an independent advocacy organisation working in the field of international development. (Registered 24 September 2006)
- 4-10 October 2006, to Peru, to investigate the impact on the local environment and population of a proposal to create a copper mine in the north of Peru. Overseas flights, internal flights and travel, food and accommodation provided by Peru Support Group, an independent information and advocacy group funded by NGOs. (Registered 24 October 2006)
| - 4-10 October 2006, to Peru, to investigate the impact on the local environment and population of a proposal to create a copper mine in the north of Peru. Overseas flights, internal flights and travel, food and accommodation provided by Peru Support Group, an independent information and advocacy group funded by NGOs. (Registered 24 October 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Two tickets for men's finals at Wimbledon provided courtesy of BBC Sport. (Registered 20 July 2006)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - My wife and I own a small flat in London which is presently let.
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- 10-15 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 29 September 2006)
- 2-8 September 2006, to Taiwan, as a member of a parliamentary delegation. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 13 October 2006)
| - 2-8 September 2006, to Taiwan, as a member of a parliamentary delegation. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 13 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-19 September 2007, to Iran to meet with Iranian politicians and organisations to discuss the future relations between the UK and Iran and current political issues. Flights, accommodation and meals paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 25 September 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Donation from Mr Michael Hintze on 29 August 2007 for the purposes of office research and other office expenses. (Registered 13 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 3-8 October 2006, to Cyprus, leading a delegation study visit looking at the Cyprus problem, UN and EU initiatives, visiting politicians and civil society on both sides of the Green Line; and to attend and speak at the annual Morphou rally. Accommodation for three nights and use of car and driver provided by the Cyprus House of Representatives; accommodation for two nights provided by the Morphou Municipality. (Air fare met from House of Commons European visits allowance.) (Registered 9 October 2006)
| - 30 September-3 October 2007, study visit to Cyprus with Friends of Cyprus delegation. Accommodation costs, use of car and driver provided by Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives. (Registered 4 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 23 July-4 August 2006, to China, to visit the City of Qingzhou to develop cultural and educational links with the City of Lisburn, including a meeting with HM Ambassador in Beijing. Air travel (economy) and accommodation costs paid for by the Qingzhou Overseas Institute and the Municipal Government of Qingzhou City. (Registered 20 September 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Second-hand air conditioning unit for my constituency office provided by Stockvale PLC, an entertainment group in my constituency. (Registered 18 July 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 31 December-6 January 2007, to Oman as a guest of the Government of Oman. (Registered 9 January 2007)
| - 31 December-6 January 2007, to Oman as a guest of the Government of Oman. (Registered 9 January 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-11 September 2007, to Bahrain for meetings with ministers and others on Iraq and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation paid by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 21 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 10-12 September 2007, to South Africa, to investigate the role of the private sector in combating HIVand AIDS in Africa. The visit was financed by Business Action for Africa through contributions from SABMiller, Anglo American and Merck. (Registered 3 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 11 August 2007, upgrade to Club Class on return flight from Philadelphia provided by British Airways. (Registered 11 September 2007)
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- 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 3 October 2006)
- 13-15 September 2006, to Warsaw, to speak at a conference on European Security and Defence Policy. Air fare and two nights' hotel accommodation paid for by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. (Registered 3 October 2006)
- 28-30 October 2006, to Portofino, Italy, to attend the Portofino Conference, an annual conference of parliamentarians and members of congress from the UK, Italy and the USA, to discuss economic, security and development issues. The costs of my accommodation meals, flights and transfers were met by the conference sponsors, Orient Express Hotels, RadcliffesLeBrasseur and Finmeccanica. (Registered 12 December 2006)
| - 28-30 October 2006, to Portofino, Italy, to attend the Portofino Conference, an annual conference of parliamentarians and members of congress from the UK, Italy and the USA, to discuss economic, security and development issues. The costs of my accommodation meals, flights and transfers were met by the conference sponsors, Orient Express Hotels, RadcliffesLeBrasseur and Finmeccanica. (Registered 12 December 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Parliamentary adviser to Reynolds Partners Ltd; investment bank. (£15,001-£20,000)
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8. Land and Property |
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 26-31 August 2006, to New Zealand. I spoke at a seminar at the University of Palmerston North, which paid for two nights' accommodation, and spoke at a conference on Molecular Biology in Queenstown, where three nights' accommodation were paid for by the New Zealand Molecular Biologists Society. I paid my travel costs. (Registered 26 September 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee from Endemol (production company) for participation in Channel 4 programme 'The Games 2006'. My fee, and funds raised from text messages sent during programme, were given directly to Cornwall Air Ambulance. (£25,001-£30,000) (Registered 9 October 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Reception sponsored by Toyota in my constituency in September 2006. (Registered 9 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 9-16 September 2006, to China, to see Chinese rail systems, on a cross-party visit organised by the All-Party Rail Group and sponsored by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 17 September 2006)
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- 28 May-2 June 2006, to Norway, with the All-Party Parliamentary British-Norwegian Group, as guest of the Storting and the Norwegian Government. (Registered 25 July 2006)
- 4-8 January 2007, to Lebanon and Syria to visit Parliaments. Travel and accommodation funded by the Anglo-Arab Organisation. (Registered 29 January 2007)
| - 4-8 January 2007, to Lebanon and Syria to visit Parliaments. Travel and accommodation funded by the Anglo-Arab Organisation. (Registered 29 January 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 2-7 September 2007, 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 25 September 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 6 July 2006, my wife and I were guests of the British American Tobacco Company at the Ladies' Semi Finals Day at Wimbledon. (Registered 29 August 2006)
- 14 February 2007, my wife and I were guests of the British Phonographic Industry at the 2007 Brit Awards. (Registered 15 March 2007)
| - 14 February 2007, my wife and I were guests of the British Phonographic Industry at the 2007 Brit Awards. (Registered 15 March 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 28 July-3 August 2007, to Taiwan, to meet Ministers, members of the People's Democratic Party (fellow members of Liberal International), the British Trade and Cultural Office, parliamentarians and others. Travel and hotel costs were paid for by the Taipei Office in the UK. (Registered 29 August 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Muslim Friends of Labour. (Registered 13 September 2007)
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- 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 24 July 2006)
- 8-11 June 2006, to Germany as a member of the UK Parliamentary Football Club, to attend the World Cup and play football matches for charity. I received match ticket, hospitality and coach transport from McDonald's, and hospitality and coach transport from National Grid. (Registered 7 November 2006)
| - 8-11 June 2006, to Germany as a member of the UK Parliamentary Football Club, to attend the World Cup and play football matches for charity. I received match ticket, hospitality and coach transport from McDonald's, and hospitality and coach transport from National Grid. (Registered 7 November 2006)
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| | - 10-14 September 2007, to Honduras, to meet local representatives of Caritas and CAFOD in connection with the conditions of workers and the local community in the area of the San Martin gold mine and to meet senior parliamentarians in connection with the forthcoming Mining Reform legislation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality provided by the Catholic Fund for Overseas Development. (Registered 27 September 2007)
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| | - 15-21 September 2007, to China, in my capacity as Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury to understand the economic and business issues in China. The costs of my internal flights and hotel accommodation in China were covered by the Chinese authorities. (I paid for my return flight to China.) (Registered 25 September 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Two tickets for the 2006 Wimbledon Men's Final courtesy of the BBC's Director of Sport. (Registered 18 July 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultancy for Sterling Square Capital, July 2006. (Registered 21 September 2006)
- Lecturer at Defence Academy/Staff College, Wiltshire.
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- 20 September 2006, upgraded by British Airways on flight from Toronto to London. (Registered 21 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-20 September 2006, to US to attend course on US politics in Washington, Illinois and Michigan. US State Department funded my subsistence in US (my flights were paid for by the British American All-Party Parliamentary Group). (Registered 21 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-12 September 2006, to Gibraltar to attend Gibraltar National Day Events, accompanied by my wife. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 18 September 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 19 March 2006, hospitality and two tickets for Twickenham from the Rugby Football Union. (Registered 25 July 2006)
- 30 June 2006, hospitality and two tickets for Wimbledon from Provident Financial. (Registered 25 July 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for speech to the Institute of Travel and Tourism Conference on Oman. (£5,001-£10,000) My wife and I were provided with air travel to and from Oman. (Registered 29 July 2006)
- Presentation of a television programme for Objective Productions Limited. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 July 2006)
- Two articles for Telegraph Group Limited. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 July 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 7 July 2006, my wife and I were guests of BP at Wimbledon. (Registered 20 July 2006)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 26 August 2007, two tickets to attend Wales v France rugby match at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium, courtesy of BBC Wales. (Registered 8 October 2007)
- 15 September 2007, two tickets to attend Wales v Australia rugby match at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium, courtesy of LGA Ltd, Bridgend. (Registered 8 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 25 May 2006, Barclays Capital (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 25 September 2006)
- 13 July 2006, The Communications Network (TCN) (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 25 September 2006)
- 18 September 2006, UBS Equities (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 25 September 2006)
- Speaking engagement booked through Celebrity Speakers Ltd:
- 6 June 2006, Direct Marketing Symposium (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 25 September 2006)
| - 27 September 2007, Orange, Claridges Hotel. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 October 2007)
- Fee from Tiger Aspect Productions for appearance on 'Dame Edna' television programme, 22 June 2007. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 September 2007)
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- 10-15 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 9 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-15 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 26 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 15 August 2006)
- 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)
| - 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 |
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- 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Annual Office Club Conference on 20 May 2006. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31July 2006)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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- 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 |
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- 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)
- 15-20 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 costs of the visit were met by the Bahrain Government. (Registered 25 September 2006)
- 23-30 March 2007, to India to investigate TB, organised and sponsored by Results UK. (Registered 8 June 2007)
| - 23-30 March 2007, to India to investigate TB, organised and sponsored by Results UK. (Registered 8 June 2007)
- 3-8 September 2007, to Germany and Poland to visit freight facilities. Hotel and transport funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 27 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 8-11 September 2006, to Gibraltar, to attend Gibraltar Day celebrations, as a guest of the Gibraltar Government who paid for my travel and accommodation. (Registered 27 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 24 June-1 July 2006, to USA, on educational visit to Hanford, near Seattle, where US Government Departments, university experts and private companies are partners in nuclear decommissioning and waste-clearance operations. My flight and hotel bills were paid for by British Nuclear Fuels, who operate Hinkley Point A Nuclear Power Station in my constituency. (Registered 27 July 2006)
- 4-8 June 2007, to USA, in my capacity as Chairman of the All Party Taxation Group, to discuss differences between the US and UK systems of taxation. My flights and accommodation were paid for by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), Washington DC. (Registered 15 June 2007)
| - 4-8 June 2007, to USA, in my capacity as Chairman of the All Party Taxation Group, to discuss differences between the US and UK systems of taxation. My flights and accommodation were paid for by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), Washington DC. (Registered 15 June 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 4-12 August 2006, to Nigeria and Ghana, on fact-finding visit undertaken in my position as Chairman of the Globalisation and Global Poverty Group. The Group met the costs of the visit. (Registered 27 September 2006)
- 15 February-4 March 2007, to Kenya and Tanzania on a fact finding visit in my position as Chairman of the Globalisation and Global Poverty Group, who paid the costs of the visit. I then travelled on to Maputo, Mozambique, to take part in the ANFP Leadership Seminar convened by the Government of Mozambique. This part of the journey was financed by USAid (and the Department for International Development). (Registered 11 May 2007)
| - 15 February-4 March 2007, to Kenya and Tanzania on a fact finding visit in my position as Chairman of the Globalisation and Global Poverty Group, who paid the costs of the visit. I then travelled on to Maputo, Mozambique, to take part in the ANFP Leadership Seminar convened by the Government of Mozambique. This part of the journey was financed by USAid (and the Department for International Development). (Registered 11 May 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 26-30 August 2006, to Yemen, as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Yemen, for meetings in Sana'a and Aden. I was the guest of the Yemeni Government who paid costs of the visit. (Registered 28 September 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Chairman of the Labour Party.
| - Senior adviser to the management team of the Fluor Corporation, London. (£110,000-£115,000) (See Category 1 above).
- Guest lecturer to the National School of Government. (Up to £5,000) (Fees forwarded to charity.)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Aim & Aim Limited; a company which receives my remuneration and expenses for carrying out outside interest work (see Category 2 below). From this I pay an assistant to work in my Westminster office.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - I am the UK Commissioner General for the Shanghai Expo 2010 event.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-15 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 28 September 2006)
- 12-14 October 2006, to Barcelona, to address the AGM of the Association of Private Clients and Investment Managers and Stockbrokers (APCIMS). The APCIMS paid for my air travel and hotel accommodation. (Registered 6 November 2006)
| - 12-14 October 2006, to Barcelona, to address the AGM of the Association of Private Clients and Investment Managers and Stockbrokers (APCIMS). The APCIMS paid for my air travel and hotel accommodation. (Registered 6 November 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 20-24 June 2007, to Iran, for fact-find meetings with politicians and academics. The trip was organised and funded by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 12 September 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr John Spayne of London (personal donation)
- Armajaro Holdings Ltd
- Mr Fabian French of London (personal donation)
- Thomas Goode & Co Ltd
- Cluff Gold PLC
- (Registered 11 August 2006)
- Mr Dominic Casserley of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 31 August 2006)
- Mr William Salomon of London (personal donation)
- Mr Edmund Lazarus of London (personal donation)
- Flowidea Ltd
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- Mr Peter Dubins of London (personal donation)
| - Mr Peter Dubens of London (personal donation)
- Mr George Magan of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 30 August 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 20-21 November 2006, to Sudan, in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development to investigate the situation in Darfur. The cost of my flight was met by Flying Lion Limited and in-country transport was provided by the British Embassy and Oxfam. (Registered 6 December 2006)
| - 20-21 November 2006, to Sudan, in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development to investigate the situation in Darfur. The cost of my flight was met by Flying Lion Limited and in-country transport was provided by the British Embassy and Oxfam. (Registered 6 December 2006)
- 2-6 September 2007, to Tanzania, Madagascar and Tunisia in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. The cost of my flights were met by Flying Lion Ltd. In-country costs were met by previous donations as shown in Category 4 above. (Registered 11 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-15 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 28 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 29 May-17 June 2006, to the US to participate in the International Visitor Programme, funded by the US Government (Department of State). (Registered 18 July 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 22-26 April 2007, to Iran, to engage in dialogue with Iranian Parliamentarians and others on current affairs in Iran. Travel and subsistence expenses were met by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 9 May 2007)
| - 22-26 April 2007, to Iran, to engage in dialogue with Iranian Parliamentarians and others on current affairs in Iran. Travel and subsistence expenses were met by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 9 May 2007)
- 15-21 September 2007, to China, to engage in dialogue with members of the Chinese Government and others on economic and business affairs in China. Internal travel and accommodation expenses were met by the Chinese Government. The return flight to China was paid personally. (Registered 25 September 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 14 July 2006, return helicopter trip between London and Uttoxeter provided by JCB. (Registered 10 August 2006)
- 27 September 2006, helicopter flight from London to Brecqhou, and return, to meet with Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay, provided by Aidan Barclay of Ellerman Investments Limited, London. (Registered 20 October 2006)
| - 27 September 2006, helicopter flight from London to Brecqhou, and return, to meet with Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay, provided by Aidan Barclay of Ellerman Investments Limited, London. (Registered 20 October 2006)
- 8 July 2007, I attended the Wimbledon Men's Singles Finals accompanied by a guest, at the invitation of the British Broadcasting Corporation. (Registered 3 September 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- My constituency party organisation has received donations in kind from:
- March 2006, Cllr Andrew Williams, Hemel Hempstead
- April 2006, Mr Jan Telensky, Flamstead
- June 2006, Mr Jitesh Kaneria, Piccadilly Greetings Group Limited
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- My constituency party organisation has received donations from:
- August 2006, Champneys Health Resort, Wiggington
- August 2006, Charles Bailey Estate Agents, Berkhamsted
- (Registered 8 September 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 8-12 September 2006, to Gibraltar, as part of the delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Gibraltar Group to attend National Day celebrations, as guest of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 8 September 2006)
- 2-10 November 2006, to the Falklands Islands, as a guest of the Governor. All accommodation and flight expenses were met by the Governor of the Falklands. (Registered 12 January 2007)
| - 2-10 November 2006, to the Falklands Islands, as a guest of the Governor. All accommodation and flight expenses were met by the Governor of the Falklands. (Registered 12 January 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 19-25 August 2007, to Armenia, to meet parliamentarians in Yerevan and Karabakh and to visit the work of a UK sponsored NGO. All travel, accommodation and hospitality paid for by the ARF Party of the Armenian Parliament. (Registered 19 September 2007)
- 10-14 September 2007, to Honduras, to meet local representatives of Caritas and CAFOD in connection with the conditions of workers and the local community in the area of the San Martin gold mine and to meet senior parliamentarians in connection with the forthcoming Mining Reform legislation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality provided by the Catholic Fund for Overseas Development. (Registered 19 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 28 September-5 October 2007, to Taiwan with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group to look at developments in transport policy and for meetings with the State President and senior Ministers, paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 9 October 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Non-executive Chairman of Mabey Securities Ltd.; an investment company.
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| | - (a) Pan Asset Capital Management Ltd; investment advisory business.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain for meeting on Iraq and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 20 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 9-12 October 2006, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on fact-finding visit at the behest of ActionAid UK, who paid for my fare and expenses. (My accommodation was provided by the UK Ambassador to Ethiopia.) (Registered 31 May 2007)
| - 9-12 October 2006, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on fact-finding visit at the behest of ActionAid UK, who paid for my fare and expenses. (My accommodation was provided by the UK Ambassador to Ethiopia.) (Registered 31 May 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-3 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 26 September 2006)
- 15-21 September 2006, to Bahrain 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. (Registered 5 October 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 26 March 2007)
| - 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 26 March 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-26 August 2006, to Stavanger, Norway, to visit Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference and exhibition, with the British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry All-Party Parliamentary Group. Overseas flights, hotel accommodation, local transport and hospitality sponsored by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), Shell, Chevron, BP, Exxon Mobil, and Statoil. (Registered 13 September 2006)
- 13-15 December 2006, to Calgary, Canada, as Vice-Chair of UK Offshore Oil and Gas All-Party Parliamentary Group, on BA inaugural flight. Flight and two nights' accommodation provided by British Airways. (Registered 9 January 2007)
| - 13-15 December 2006, to Calgary, Canada, as Vice-Chair of UK Offshore Oil and Gas All-Party Parliamentary Group, on BA inaugural flight. Flight and two nights' accommodation provided by British Airways. (Registered 9 January 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Welcome Break; operator of motorway service stations.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-8 September 2006, to the Republic of Korea, to meet Government Ministers, Korean parliamentarians and companies in Korea, and also to visit to 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 12 September 2006)
- 16-20 May 2007, to the Republic of Korea for the annual meeting of the UK-Korea Forum for the Future. My air travel and hotel costs were met by the UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 22 May 2007)
| - 16-20 May 2007, to the Republic of Korea for the annual meeting of the UK-Korea Forum for the Future. My air travel and hotel costs were met by the UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 22 May 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 23-26 August 2006, to Lebanon, to assess the political and humanitarian situation post-conflict, meet with religious and political leaders and see the war damage in Beirut and Southern Lebanon. My return flight from London to Beirut and hospitality in Lebanon were funded by a consortium involving the Al Khoei Foundation, Interpal and the British Muslim Forum. (Registered 3 September 2006)
- 26-28 January 2007, to Israel and Palestine, to engage in dialogue with Israeli and Palestinian parliamentarians and others on solutions to the current conflict. Return flight from London to Tel Aviv and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by Forward Thinking, a registered charity. (Registered 30 January 2007)
| - 26-28 January 2007, to Israel and Palestine, to engage in dialogue with Israeli and Palestinian parliamentarians and others on solutions to the current conflict. Return flight from London to Tel Aviv and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by Forward Thinking, a registered charity. (Registered 30 January 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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)
- 8 July 2006, two tickets for self and wife for Wimbledon Ladies Final, and hospitality, courtesy of BP plc. (Registered 25 July 2006)
| - 3 June 2007, space available upgrade from economy to first class for self and wife on Stockholm to London flight provided by British Airways. (Registered 6 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-26 June 2006, to Istanbul with my wife, as guests of the Turkish Government who provided us with hotel accommodation. (We paid for our own flights; see Category 5 above). (Registered 5 September 2006)
- 13-17 September 2006, to Aspen, Colorado, accompanied by my wife, to attend and participate in 2006 Forstmann Little Aspen Conference. Hotel accommodation in Aspen and flights London/New York/Aspen and Washington DC/London paid for by Forstmann Little & Co, New York. Travel from Aspen/Washington courtesy of Mr Johan Eliasch in his private plane. (Registered 22 September 2006)
| - 22-25 April 2007, to Doha, Qatar, to attend 7th Doha Forum on Free Trade and Democracy. First class flights and accommodation for self and wife paid for by Qatari Embassy. (Registered 6 September 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- New business consultant, Aon Limited; professional risks.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 12-15 May 2006, to the United States to attend the Guild of Travel Management Companies conference. Cost of travel and accommodation was met by the GTMC. (Registered 3 August 2006)
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- Chairman of Radioscape plc (non-executive); develops software for the audio communications market.
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3. Clients |
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| | - Radioscape plc; develops software for the audio communications market.
- Laser Broadcasting Ltd; involved in local radio broadcasting.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 2-7 September 2007, 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 7 September 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- In connection with my participation in "The Daily Politics" programme on the BBC (from 8 May-3 July 2006) I received free personal training from fitness training company Bodydoctor Fitness over a seven week period. I received no fee for participating in the programme. (Registered 25 July 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 26-30 August 2006, to Yemen, as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Yemen, for meetings in Sana'a and Aden. I was the guest of the Yemeni Government who paid the costs of the visit. (Registered 14 September 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant to firm of Solicitors, Messrs. Watson, Farley and Williams, London.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain for meetings relating to Iraq and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 27 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-26 August 2006, to Stavanger, Norway, to visit Offshore Northern Seas Conference and Exhibition with the British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry All-Party Parliamentary Group. Overseas flights, hotel accommodation, local transport and hospitality sponsored by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), Shell, Chevron, BP, Exxon Mobil and Statoil. (Registered 6 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 6-11 September 2007, to the Kingdom of Bahrain to discuss Iraq, Iran and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 26 September 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 25 July 2007, my wife and I were upgraded from World Traveller Plus to Club Class on our return flight with British Airways from Washington to Heathrow. (Registered 3 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-8 September 2006, to Taiwan, as co-chairman of All-Party Parliamentary British Taiwan Group leading a delegation at the invitation of the Taiwan Government. All travel and accommodation was paid for by the Taiwan Government. (Registered 5 October 2006)
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- Upgrade from economy to business class by SriLankan Airways on 30 July 2006 and 14 August 2006. (Registered 22 August 2006)
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| | - N-Power have provided one hundred 'urban cricket' sets free of charge for me to distribute to local schools. (Registered 17 September 2007)
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