This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 9 October 2007 and 23 October 2007, in alphabetical order by MP.
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- 15-21 September 2006, to Bahrain, to meet with elected members and government ministers in order to discuss matters of mutual interest and to study the electoral registration and voting arrangements for the forthcoming Bahrain elections. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 10 October 2006)
- 2 November 2006, two tickets for the MTV European Music Awards in Copenhagen for my daughter and me, including flights and accommodation, provided by MTV. (Registered 8 November 2006)
| - 2 November 2006, two tickets for the MTV European Music Awards in Copenhagen for my daughter and me, including flights and accommodation, provided by MTV. (Registered 8 November 2006)
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| | - 23-29 August 2007, to Israel and Palestine with my wife, as part of fact-finding delegation of The Middle East Initiative, part of the Universal Peace Federation. Travel and accommodation paid by Universal Peace Foundation. (Registered 10 October 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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| | - 29 September-6 October 2007, to India, in my capacity as Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet. Return flight to India, transport and accommodation were provided by the Tibet Society of the UK. (Registered 16 October 2007)
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- Invicta Africa Limited (non-executive); providing venture capital for investment in Africa, initially in Somaliland.
- Prime Resources Ltd; investment in natural resources in Somaliland.
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- 16-23 September 2006, to Hong Kong, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 16 October 2006)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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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)
- Mrs I Harrison, of Doncaster (personal donation)
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- 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
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- Lorian Properties Ltd, Lancashire.
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- Mr Mahmoud Khayami, of London (personal donation)
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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 9 October 2006)
- 13-15 December 2006, to Calgary, Canada, as Chair of British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry All-Party Parliamentary Group, paid for by British Airways. (Registered 18 December 2006)
| - 13-15 December 2006, to Calgary, Canada, as Chair of British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry All-Party Parliamentary Group, paid for by British Airways. (Registered 18 December 2006)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - 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)
- Payment from Bloomsbury in respect of my published journals. (£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)
- Chair of Commission on School Transport - First Group Ltd (phased payments £20,001-£25,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Total annual remuneration (£145,001-£150,000)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- 18-29 September 2006, to Oman, Syria and Lebanon with the Conservative Middle East Council, with accommodation provided in Oman by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 5 October 2006)
- 17-21 November 2006, to Bahrain as Co-Chairman of the Council for Advancement of Arab British Understanding, with flights and accommodation paid for by the Council. (Registered 22 November 2006)
| - 17-21 November 2006, to Bahrain as Co-Chairman of the Council for Advancement of Arab British Understanding, with flights and accommodation paid for by the Council. (Registered 22 November 2006)
- 10-22 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. (Registered 15 October 2007)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- 27 May-1 June 2006, to the British Virgin Islands with the British Virgin Islands All-Party Parliamentary Group. All costs of the visit were paid by the British Virgin Islands Government. (Registered 11 October 2006)
- 7-9 June 2006, to Moscow, to attend a conference on HIV/AIDS at the Duma. Travel and hotel expenses paid for by Transatlantic Partners against AIDS. (Registered 8 November 2006)
| - 7-9 June 2006, to Moscow, to attend a conference on HIV/AIDS at the Duma. Travel and hotel expenses paid for by Transatlantic Partners against AIDS. (Registered 8 November 2006)
- 24-29 August 2007, to Israel and Palestine on fact-finding visit, including various meetings and attendance at a peace conference. All travel and other expenses met by Middle East Peace Initiative. (Registered 4 October 2007)
- 9-13 September 2007, to Johannesburg, South Africa, to examine the work being undertaken by South African businesses to combat the spread of AIDS and treat those infected. All travel and other expenses met by Business Action for Africa. (Registered 4 October 2007)
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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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| | - 29 July-4 August 2007, to Taiwan with the Liberal Democrat Taiwan Group, to further political relations between UK and Taiwan. My visit was made at the invitation and expense of the Taiwan Government. (Registered 11 October 2007)
- 8-12 September 2007, to Gibraltar with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gibraltar, to attend the National Day celebrations, accompanied by my spouse. Our visit was made at the expense of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 11 October 2007)
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- 8-15 September 2006, to Democratic Republic of Congo as joint-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Street Children. Flight and accommodation paid by War Child. (Registered 12 October 2006)
- 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)
| - 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- 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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- 9-13 September 2006, to Uganda, as a guest of Oxfam, to see Oxfam's work in IDP camps in northern Uganda. Oxfam paid for economy return flights, internal travel including a charter flight to and from Kitgum, accommodation for four nights and food. (Registered 10 October 2006)
- 13-16 February 2007, to Washington DC, to attend the GLOBE Legislators Forum in my capacity as Vice Chair, GLOBE (UK) and Vice President, GLOBE International. Business class return travel and two nights' accommodation and all meals were provided by GLOBE International. (Registered 15 March 2007)
| - 13-16 February 2007, to Washington DC, to attend the GLOBE Legislators Forum in my capacity as Vice Chair, GLOBE (UK) and Vice President, GLOBE International. Business class return travel and two nights' accommodation and all meals were provided by GLOBE International. (Registered 15 March 2007)
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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)
| - 25 August-1 September 2007, to Colombia, for meetings with victims of human rights abuses, talks with government ministers and leaders of Colombian trade unions. Return flights and hotel accommodation provided by Justice for Colombia, a human rights NGO. (Registered 9 October 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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| | - 1-4 October 2007, to New York and Washington, to meet the Mayor of New York, visit the New York Stock Exchange and Members of Congress in connection with capital markets and financial regulation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality paid by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 18 October 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Chairman (non-executive) of ACWA Services Ltd; a water treatment company based in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - September 2007, use of a car for six days during the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton provided by General Motors Ltd. (Registered 18 October 2007)
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- 5-8 October 2006, to Moldova with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Moldova. Accommodation, transport and some meals were provided by the Moldovan Parliament. (Registered 20 October 2006)
- 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 6 June 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 6 June 2007)
- 6-16 September 2007, to China with the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, to discuss bilateral relations and human rights and the impact of China's economic growth on the UK. All internal travel and some food costs in China were met by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress. The cost of the return flights from London to Beijing and accommodation costs were met from the funds provided by the registered sponsors of the All-Party Group. (Registered 18 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 5 October 2007, fee for speaking engagement at a luncheon for the Monte Carlo Business Group in Monte Carlo who also paid for my flights and accommodation. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 October 2007)
- 11 October 2007, fee for speaking engagement for the Milton Keynes Chamber Business Excellence Awards Dinner. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 October 2007)
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- 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)
- 31 May-3 June 2007, to Istanbul, Turkey, to attend a Bilderberg Conference. My hotel accommodation was paid for by the Turkish sponsors of the conference; I paid all my own expenses and travel. (Registered 14 June 2007)
| - 31 May-3 June 2007, to Istanbul, Turkey, to attend a Bilderberg Conference. My hotel accommodation was paid for by the Turkish sponsors of the conference; I paid all my own expenses and travel. (Registered 14 June 2007)
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| | - 29 September-6 October 2007, to Dharamsala, India, to meet with the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, their Government and the Dalai Lama, paid for by the Tibet Society. (Registered 10 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-8 September 2007, to Germany and Poland to visit freight facilities. Hotel and transport funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 12 October 2007)
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- 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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| | - 9-11 September 2007, to Gibraltar with the All-Party Gibraltar Group, to celebrate National Day. Air travel and accommodation for my spouse and me provided by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 23 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee for lecture on health care systems in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA on 10 September 2007 from the DeVos Family Foundation (Up to £5,000), who also met the air fares and accommodation costs of my wife and me. (Registered 15 October 2007)
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- Southend-on-Sea Borough Council provide me with a car parking season ticket for parking two cars around Southend, and a permit to park at Southend Civic Centre. (Registered 18 October 2006)
| - Southend-on-Sea Borough Council provide me with a car parking season ticket for parking two cars around Southend, and a permit to park at Southend Civic Centre.
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- 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)
- 18-29 September 2006, to Oman, Syria and Lebanon with the Conservative Middle East Council, with accommodation in Oman provided by the Government of Oman. (Registered 10 October 2006)
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- 16-23 September 2006, to Hong Kong, to assess developments since the handover to China in 1997. Fares and accommodation paid by Government of Hong Kong SAR. (Registered 16 October 2006)
- 18-21 February 2007, to Kiev, Ukraine, to participate in seminar on "the role of the opposition". Fares and accommodation paid by British East-West Centre. (Registered 21 February 2007)
| - 18-21 February 2007, to Kiev, Ukraine, to participate in seminar on "the role of the opposition". Fares and accommodation paid by British East-West Centre. (Registered 21 February 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 24 September-2 October 2007, to Shanghai and Beijing, China, with the London Chinatown Chinese Association, which met the costs of travel, hospitality and accommodation. (Registered 3 October 2007)
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| | - 17-18 September 2007, to Seattle, USA, to attend the Annual Discover Brilliant International Conference in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. My flight and accommodation costs were met by the conference organisers, The Athena Institute. (Registered 22 October 2007)
- 4-6 October 2007, to Florence, to attend the Annual Canonbury at La Pietra Conference in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. My flight from Liverpool to Florence was provided by NetJets and paid for by the CQS Group. My accommodation costs were met by the Conference organisers, The Canonbury Group. (I met my own costs for my return flight to London.) (Registered 22 October 2007)
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| | - 14-16 September 2007, to Pontignano, Italy, to attend Conference on Climate Change. Hotel accommodation and return flights for my wife and me paid for by the British Council, Rome. (Registered
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- 24-28 September 2006, to Georgia, as Vice-Chairman of the John Smith Memorial Trust, to meet Georgian MPs. Travel provided by the International Association for Business and Parliament. (Accommodation provided by the British Embassy.) (Registered 17 October 2006)
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| | - 1-6 October 2007, to Hong Kong, at the invitation of the Hong Kong Government. Transport, accommodation and some meals were provided by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. (Registered 17 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 6 September 2007, speech in London at a dinner hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 October 2007)
- 19 September 2007, speech in London at the British Retail Consortium Annual Dinner. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 October 2007)
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- 15-21 September 2006, to Bahrain with my partner, to meet with elected members and Government ministers in order to discuss matters of mutual interest and to study the electoral registration and voting arrangements for the forthcoming Bahrain elections. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of the Bahrain Government. (Registered 13 October 2006)
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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 12 October 2006)
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- 12-13 October, to Barcelona, Spain, to speak at the APCIMS (Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers) Conference. Flights and one night's accommodation paid for by APCIMS. (Registered 19 October 2006)
- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-8 September 2007, to Germany and Poland to visit freight facilities. Hotel and transport funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 11 October 2007)
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- 27 May-1 June 2006, to the British Virgin Islands with the British Virgin Islands All-Party Parliamentary Group. All costs of the visit were paid by the British Virgin Islands Government. (Registered 11 October 2006)
- 8-12 September 2006, to Gibraltar to attend National Day celebrations. All costs of the visit were paid by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 11 October 2006)
- 18-22 March 2007, to Turkey with the All-Party British-Turkish Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation and in-country costs were met by the Turkish Government. (Registered 9 May 2007)
| - 18-22 March 2007, to Turkey with the All-Party British-Turkish Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation and in-country costs were met by the Turkish Government. (Registered 9 May 2007)
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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 20 October 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 wife, Ann Keen MP, and our son and we paid our own travel and accommodation costs. Sponsorship was received from Diageo, Microsoft, Colliers, Vauxhall, Visa and the Australian Parliament Sports Club which was given to the following charities: the Trew Foundation (New Zealand), the Lord's Taverners (Australia) and Chance to Shine (UK), with the exception of a small proportion retained for incidental expenses. (Registered 3 April 2007)
| - 16 December 2006-7 January 2007, to Australia and New Zealand with the Lords and Commons Cricket Team for inter-parliamentary matches. I was accompanied by my wife, Ann Keen MP, and our son and we paid our own travel and accommodation costs. Sponsorship was received from Diageo, Microsoft, Colliers, Vauxhall, Visa and the Australian Parliament Sports Club which was given to the following charities: the Trew Foundation (New Zealand), the Lord's Taverners (Australia) and Chance to Shine (UK), with the exception of a small proportion retained for incidental expenses. (Registered 3 April 2007)
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- 10-16 September 2006, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality paid for by LFI. Accommodation paid for by LFI at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some hospitality provided by the Palestinian Legislative Council/Palestinian Authority. Travel within Israel/Palestine provided by LFI. Some travel within Israel provided by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 10 October 2006)
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| | - 25-30 August 2007, to the USA, to visit some nuclear power facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. The costs of the trip were met by Westinghouse Electric Company. (Registered 15 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Member of the Advisory Board of GovNet Communications, London.
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- 27 May-1 June 2006, to the British Virgin Islands with the British Virgin Islands All-Party Parliamentary Group. All costs of the visit were paid by the British Virgin Islands Government. (Registered 11 October 2006)
- 18-22 March 2007, to Turkey with the All-Party British-Turkish Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation and in-country costs were met by the Turkish Government. (Registered 28 March 2007)
| - 18-22 March 2007, to Turkey with the All-Party British-Turkish Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation and in-country costs were met by the Turkish Government. (Registered 28 March 2007)
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- 8-11 June 2006, to Germany as a member of the UK Parliamentary Football Club, to play football matches for charity. I received coach transport and hospitality from McDonald's Restaurants Ltd and National Grid. All flights and accommodation were paid by me. (Registered 17 October 2006)
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- 6-9 October 2006, to the Republic of Cyprus, to attend the Morphou Rally and meetings associated with it. Return air fare from Heathrow to Larnaca and three nights' hotel accommodation in Nicosia were paid for by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 10 October 2006)
- 2-5 August 2007, to the Republic of Cyprus, to attend the Famagusta Rally and meetings associated with it. My return fare from Heathrow to Larnaca and three nights' hotel accommodation and meals there for me and my wife were paid for by the Municipality of Famagusta. My wife paid her own return air fare. (Registered 19 August 2007)
| - 2-5 August 2007, to the Republic of Cyprus, to attend the Famagusta Rally and meetings associated with it. My return fare from Heathrow to Larnaca and three nights' hotel accommodation and meals there for me and my wife were paid for by the Municipality of Famagusta. My wife paid her own return air fare. (Registered 19 August 2007)
- 12-15 October 2007, to the Republic of Cyprus to attend the Morphou Rally and meetings associated with it. My return air fare from Heathrow to Larnaca and three nights' hotel accommodation in Nicosia for my wife and myself were paid by the Municipality of Morphou and the Association of Cypriot Municipalities. My wife paid her own return air fare. (Registered 19 October 2007)
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| | - 6-16 September 2007, to China with the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, to discuss bilateral relations and human rights and the impact of China's economic growth on the UK. All internal travel and some food costs in China were met by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress. The cost of the return flights from London to Beijing and accommodation costs were met from the funds provided by the registered sponsors of the All-Party Group. (Registered 23 October 2007)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) JP Morgan Chase; US investment bank.
- JP Morgan Elect Managed Growth Investment Trust.
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- 2-6 August 2006, to Cyprus, to speak at a rally in Larnaca. Return flights and accommodation provided by the Municipality of Ammochostos-Famagusta. (Registered 12 October 2006)
- 2-8 January 2007, to Taipei, with the All-Party Parliamentary British-Taiwan Group, to exchange views with ministers, officials and parliamentarians on issues of mutual interest. Flights, accommodation and meals were paid for by the Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom. (Registered 19 January 2007)
| - 2-8 January 2007, to Taipei, with the All-Party Parliamentary British-Taiwan Group, to exchange views with ministers, officials and parliamentarians on issues of mutual interest. Flights, accommodation and meals were paid for by the Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom. (Registered 19 January 2007)
- 1-4 October 2007, to New York and Washington, USA, to meet the Mayor of New York and Members of Congress and visit the New York Stock Exchange, in connection with capital markets and financial regulation. All travel, hospitality and accommodation paid by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 23 October 2007)
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| | - 30 September -6 October 2007, to Hong Kong, to study economic developments in Hong Kong, as a guest of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. (Registered 15 October 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - William Salomon of London (personal donation)
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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 18 October 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Part-time research assistance provided by Network for Animals. (Registered 17 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-8 September 2007, to Germany and Poland to visit freight facilities. Hotel and transport funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 16 October 2007)
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- 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)
- 8-9 February 2007, as part of a two day tour to learn about the UK North Sea oil and gas industry undertaken in my capacity as Shadow Chancellor, I visited the Elgin Franklin offshore oil platform. I was accompanied by an adviser, and our hotel accommodation and return helicopter flight to the Elgin Franklin platform was provided by Total. (Registered 9 March 2007)
| - 8-9 February 2007, as part of a two day tour to learn about the UK North Sea oil and gas industry undertaken in my capacity as Shadow Chancellor, I visited the Elgin Franklin offshore oil platform. I was accompanied by an adviser, and our hotel accommodation and return helicopter flight to the Elgin Franklin platform was provided by Total. (Registered 9 March 2007)
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- 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)
- 4-7 September 2006, to India. Flight from Japan to India paid for by Central Japan Railways Co. Private jet from Mumbai Airport to Pune Airport, and return to Mumbai, provided by JCB. Private jet from Mumbai to Delhi, and from Delhi to London Heathrow, provided by Michael Spencer. (Accommodation provided by the Conservative Party for one night and by the British High Commissioner for two nights.) (Registered 10 October 2006)
- 31 May-1 June 2007, to Istanbul, Turkey, to attend the Bilderberg Conference. My accommodation, ground transportation and meals were all paid for by the Turkish sponsors of the Conference. I paid for my flights and all other expenses personally. (Registered 20 June 2007)
| - 31 May-1 June 2007, to Istanbul, Turkey, to attend the Bilderberg Conference. My accommodation, ground transportation and meals were all paid for by the Turkish sponsors of the Conference. I paid for my flights and all other expenses personally. (Registered 20 June 2007)
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- September 2006, Mr Raymond Dalton, Hemel Hempstead (personal donation)
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| | - 1-4 October 2007, to New York and Washington, to meet the Mayor of New York and Members of Congress and visit the New York Stock Exchange in connection with capital markets and financial regulation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality paid by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 23 October 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- July 2006, on a private trip to Washington DC, my wife and I were upgraded by BA to Business Class on the outward journey and to Premier Economy on the return journey. (Registered 16 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 10-22 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Syria with the Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government Ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. (Registered 17 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant to Schroder Property Investment Management Limited. (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 19 May 2007, hospitality and two tickets for the FA Cup Final at Wembley as a guest of the FA. (Registered 5 June 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 18-24 September 2006, to Oman, as a member of the Oman All-Party Parliamentary Group, to meet Omani Parliamentarians and Ministers, as a guest of the Government of Oman. Flights paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 25 September 2006)
| - 13-20 September 2007, to Israel, Jordan and Syria, for meetings with politicians and others. Flights, and accommodation in Israel, paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. Accommodation in Jordan and Syria paid for by the Jordanian and Syrian governments. (Registered 18 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 25-29 August 2007, to the USA, to visit some nuclear power facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Energy. The costs of the trip were met by Westinghouse Electric Cmpany. (Registered 11 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member of Castlereagh Borough Council and remunerated chairman of a spending committee.
- Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 8-15 September 2007, to Hong Kong, as a guest of the Hong Kong SAR Government who paid for flights, hotels, transport and subsistence. (Registered 23 October2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 30 September-3 October 2007, to Cyprus, for study visit with Friends of Cyprus delegation. Accommodation costs, use of car and driver provided by the Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives. (Return flights to Cyprus paid for out of House of Commons European travel allowance.) (Registered 17 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 11-19 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 23 October 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Two season tickets from Leicester City Club for the 2006-2007 season. (Registered 19 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 30 September-5 October 2007, to Taiwan with a group of parliamentarians from the All-Party British-Taiwanese Group and All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, as guest of the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 10 October 2007)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Support for staff costs, travel and other expenses incurred as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Extraordinary Rendition, from funds already donated to the Group by the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd, Stuart Wheeler and Mary Cormack. (Registered 17 October 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Oculus Insight Limited; investment consultancy in the security sector.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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| | - (a) Oculus Insight Limited.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 25-29 August 2007, to the USA, to visit nuclear power facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. The costs of the trip were met by Westinghouse Electric Company. (Registered 17 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 1-5 October 2007, to New York and Washington to meet the Mayor of New York, visit the New York Stock Exchange and members of Congress in connection with capital markets and financial regulation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality paid by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 15 October 2007)
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| | - 17-22 September 2007, to Waterloo, Ontario; Redmond, Oregon and Mountain View, California, to see RIM (Blackberry) and Microsoft, jointly sponsored by RIM and Microsoft. (Registered 10 October 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Eurotunnel plc (non-executive); company managing the Channel Tunnel.
| - Groupe Eurotunnel SA (non-executive) (of which Eurotunnel plc is a wholly owned subsidiary); company managing the Channel Tunnel.
- Eco City Vehicles plc; distributes and services London taxis.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 28 September-1 October 2006, my wife and I stayed at Loch Lomond Golf Club as a guest of the club. Transport from London to Loch Lomond and back was provided by Bentley Motors. (Registered 13 October 2006)
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| | - (b) Eco City Vehicles plc.
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