This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 6 November 2007 and 20 November 2007, in alphabetical order by MP.
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- June-October 2006, weekly, fees for articles in Evening Standard, ongoing. (Actual £6,950) (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 November 2006)
- June and October 2006, fees for bi-weekly article in The Voice newspaper, ongoing. (Actual £1,200) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 November 2006)
- August 2006, fee for article in The Times. (Actual £900) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 November 2006)
- Television programmes, as a presenter for BBC One's weekly programme "This Week" from June ongoing. (Actual £8,800) (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 November 2006)
- September 2006, lecture fees, Arcadia University. (Actual £800) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 November 2006)
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- 2 and 7 September 2006, on a private visit to New York City I received an upgrade from Virgin Atlantic on both flights. (Registered 8 November 2006)
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- 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Contract with Methuen for publication of book entitled 'The Strange Death of David Kelly'. (Registered 16 November 2007)
- Income from the Daily Mail for publication of extracts from 'The Strange Death of David Kelly'. (Registered 16 November 2007)
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| | - 2-5 November 2007, to Portofino, Italy, as guest of the Portofino Dialogues, to meet with Italian Members of Parliament and members of the US Congress to discuss political issues of common interest. Hotel accommodation paid for by Portofino Dialogues (I paid for my flights). (Registered 14 November 2007)
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- 2-4 September 2006, to Mozambique, to view sustainable forestry conservation project. Return business class flight and two nights' tented accommodation provided by Envirotrade Ltd. (Registered 14 November 2006)
- 16-21 March 2007, to the United Arab Emirates with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 23 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 23 March 2007)
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- Mrs I Harrison, of Doncaster (personal donation) (Registered 21 June 2007)
- Donation in kind for working up the 'Hazel for Deputy' website from Mr Howard Dawber, Canary Wharf Group, London (Registered 10 July 2007)
- Lorian Properties Ltd, Lancashire. (Registered 24 July 2007)
- Mr Mahmoud Khayami, of London (personal donation) (Registered 15 August 2007)
| - Mrs I Harrison, of Doncaster (personal donation) (Registered 21 June 2007)
- Donation in kind for working up the 'Hazel for Deputy' website from Mr Howard Dawber, Canary Wharf Group, London (Registered 10 July 2007)
- Lorian Properties Ltd, Lancashire. (Registered 24 July 2007)
- Mr Mahmoud Khayami, of London (personal donation) (Registered 15 August 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- October 2006, fee for BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week recording. (Actual £650) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 2 November 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Weekly column for The Sun newspaper commencing 1 December 2005. (£75,000)
- Weekly column for The Sun newspaper commencing 1 June 2006 (renewal of contract). (£75,000)
- Total annual remuneration (£145,001-£150,000)
| - Weekly column for The Sun newspaper commencing 3 August 2007 (renewal of contract). (£101,000-£105,000)
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| | - 3-7 November 2007, to Cairo, Egypt, as Co-Chairman of the Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding, to attend the 9th Party Congress of the National Democratic Party of Egypt. Return flight London to Cairo and accommodation paid for by National Democratic Party. (Registered 12 November 2007)
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- 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)
- 11-12 February 2007, to Nairobi, Kenya, and Entebbe, Uganda, to view HIV vaccine trials. All costs met by iavi (International Aids Vaccine Initiative). (Registered 10 April 2007)
| - 11-12 February 2007, to Nairobi, Kenya, and Entebbe, Uganda, to view HIV vaccine trials. All costs met by iavi (International Aids Vaccine Initiative). (Registered 10 April 2007)
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- September 2006, to USA for lecture tour of universities. Fee received from Akron University, Ohio; Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas; University of the South, Tennessee; Rhodes College, Tennessee; The English Speaking Union, Shreveport, Louisiana. The costs of the tour were met from the fees I received. (Registered 24 October 2006)
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- 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)
- 12-18 February 2007, to Boston and Washington DC, USA, to give a lecture at Harvard University and attend the GLOBE conference on climate change. International travel and hotel costs paid by GLOBE (an alliance of international legislators). Internal travel costs in the US paid by the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. (Registered 21 February 2007)
| - 12-18 February 2007, to Boston and Washington DC, USA, to give a lecture at Harvard University and attend the GLOBE conference on climate change. International travel and hotel costs paid by GLOBE (an alliance of international legislators). Internal travel costs in the US paid by the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. (Registered 21 February 2007)
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- 26 October 2006, private flight from Farnborough, to Belfast, Manchester and return to Farnborough, provided by Mr John Hoerner, of Chipping Norton. (Registered 16 November 2006)
| - 20 October 2007, I attended the final of the Rugby World Cup at the Stade de France in Paris as a guest of the Rugby Football Union, accompanied by my wife. Lord Ashcroft provided transport from Paris to Stansted for our return journey only. (Registered 29 October 2007)
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- 20 October 2007, I attended the final of the Rugby World Cup at the Stade de France in Paris as a guest of the Rugby Football Union, accompanied by my wife, as guests of Lord Ashcroft, who provided transport from Paris to Stansted for our return journey only. (Registered 29 October 2007)
| - In connection with a visit to California, USA, 10-12 October 2007, to make a speech at Google Zeitgeist Conference, the cost of commercial flights from London to San Francisco; Sacramento to Los Angeles; and Los Angeles to London for me and three accompanying members of my staff, was met by Google, USA. Google also provided one night's accommodation for me and three accompanying members of my staff and transport by car within California. (Other costs associated with the visit were met by the Conservative Party.) (Registered 19 November 2007)
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- The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd provides assistance to me in my capacity as Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party. Projects so far sponsored are:
- Computer equipment for my office
- Training for the Liberal Democrat Shadow Cabinet
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| - The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd provided assistance to me in my capacity as Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party. Projects sponsored were:
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member of the City Council of Londonderry.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Remunerated member of the Campaign for the Promotion of Professionalism in Assessing Parliamentary Standards. (Up to £5,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 9 November 2006, fee for speaking engagement for Stockton Staunton, arranged by JLA Ltd. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 November 2006)
- 15 and 16 November 2006, fee for two speaking engagements, one in Jersey and one in Guernsey, for Ashburton (Jersey) Limited, who also paid for my flights and accommodation. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 18 December 2006)
| - 15 and 16 November 2006, fee for two speaking engagements, one in Jersey and one in Guernsey, for Ashburton (Jersey) Limited, who also paid for my flights and accommodation. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 18 December 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 12-14 October 2007, to Cadenabbia, Italy, to attend a political conference. My accommodation expenses were paid by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung of Berlin. (Registered 19 November 2007)
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- 2-6 March, to Mumbai, to attend 'Peace Mumbai', a peace conference of representatives of civil society in all South Asian nations, organised by Focus on the Global South, who paid for my travel and accommodation. (Registered 31 October 2006)
- 24-28 March 2006, to Karachi, to attend the World Social Forum. I was a guest of the WSF organisers who provided air fare and accommodation. (Registered 31 October 2006)
- 28 July-3 August 2006, to Democratic Republic of Congo, as an election observer with the European and Congolese NGO team. My travel and accommodation was paid for by Christian Aid. (Registered 31 October 2006)
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| | - I gave some classes and lectures at The Catholic University of America during the week beginning 29 October 2007. I received no fee but the university paid for my flight and accommodation. (Registered 9 November 2007)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - I have entered into a sole trade business with Honey (GB) for collaborative software development. I have no shares in the company.
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| | - 27-30 October 2007, to Doha, Qatar, to attend the 6th annual Natural Gas Conference, including a tour of the QatarGas North Field development which will supply Liquified Natural Gas to the UK via the South Hook import terminal being constructed in my constituency. Business class flights and hotel accommodation for two nights paid by South Hook LNG Terminal Company Ltd. First class upgrade provided by Qatar Airways on return flight. (Registered 13 November 2007)
- 2-10 June 2007, to Rwanda and Burundi, on fact-finding visit as a member of a delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes Region of Africa, paid for by Christian Aid, Oxfam Novib (Holland), International Alert and ActionAid. (Registered 14 November 2007)
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- 3-17 April 2006, to California, USA, to speak to students, academics, politicians and churchmen about human rights and politics (with particular reference to the special relationship between the UK and the USA). Travel and accommodation expenses were met by Pacific University, Stockton, California. (Registered 6 November 2006)
- 23-30 March 2007, to India, visiting Delhi, Chennai and Banglalore to look at TB prevention and treatment. The visit was organised by Results UK who paid all expenses. (Registered 26 June 2007)
| - 23-30 March 2007, to India, visiting Delhi, Chennai and Banglalore to look at TB prevention and treatment. The visit was organised by Results UK who paid all expenses. (Registered 26 June 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 11 November 2006, one day's shooting, courtesy of Tensor plc. (Registered 14 November 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for appearances on LBC. (Up to £5,000)
- Fee for article in Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000)
- Fee for article in the Daily Mirror. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-8 November 2007, to Vancouver, Canada, to deliver a speech on the future of health care systems and meet various interested parties. The costs of my trip were met by the British Columbian Health Employees Union. (Registered 15 November 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 2 and 7 September 2006, on a private visit to New York City I received an upgrade on both flights from Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 8 November 2006)
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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 8 November 2006)
- 16-21 March 2007, to the United Arab Emirates, with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 17 April 2007)
| - 16-21 March 2007, to the United Arab Emirates, with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The cost of flights and accommodation was met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 17 April 2007)
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- 16-24 September 2006, to Hong Kong, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on China, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 31 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-8 September 2006, to Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, familiarisation visit in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. The Chinese Government arranged for my transfer flight from Shanghai to Beijing and for my accommodation whilst in Shanghai and Beijing. (I met my own flight costs from London to Shanghai, Beijing to Hong Kong, and Hong Kong to London. I also met my own accommodation costs whilst in Hong Kong.) I received upgrade on flights to Shangahi and on my return to London from Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 8 November 2006)
- 12-14 January 2007, to Mauritania, to meet competitors in the Paris to Dakar rally. My flights and accommodation were provided by CQS. (Registered 20 January 2007)
| - 12-14 January 2007, to Mauritania, to meet competitors in the Paris to Dakar rally. My flights and accommodation were provided by CQS. (Registered 20 January 2007)
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- 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 8 November 2006)
- 26-29 May 2007, to Israel, to meet Israeli and Palestinian politicians, to visit sites of political and historical interest and controversy, and to gain an understanding of the current state of affairs in the region. Flights and hotel accommodation paid for by the Conservative Friends of Israel. (Registered 1 June 2007)
- 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
| - 26-29 May 2007, to Israel, to meet Israeli and Palestinian politicians, to visit sites of political and historical interest and controversy, and to gain an understanding of the current state of affairs in the region. Flights and hotel accommodation paid for by the Conservative Friends of Israel. (Registered 1 June 2007)
- 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 10 October 2007)
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- 7-9 June 2006, to Moscow, to participate in HIV/AIDS summit. Flight and hotel costs paid by Transatlantic Partners against AIDS. (Registered 7 November 2006)
- 30 June-3 July 2006, to Budapest and Paris, to attend European cancer research summit in Budapest and meetings in Paris to discuss French cancer plan. Hotels and budget flights, and Eurostar fare paid by Sanofi Aventis. (Registered 7 November 2006)
- 1-8 September 2006, to Rio de Janeiro, as speaker at annual convention of Unichem, who paid flights and hotel costs for me and my spouse. (Registered 7 November 2006)
- 7-9 May 2007, to Toronto, to speak at conference on the changing role of the Canadian pharmacist. Air fare and hotel costs paid by the Strategy Institute. (Registered 20 June 2007)
| - 7-9 May 2007, to Toronto, to speak at conference on the changing role of the Canadian pharmacist. Air fare and hotel costs paid by the Strategy Institute. (Registered 20 June 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Adviser to the Alderney Gambling Control Commission.
| - Adviser to the Alderney Gambling Control Commission with regard to regulatory issues affecting responsible e-gaming in the UK.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 19 September 2006, speech at a meeting of the Ernst & Young Yorkshire Fiscal Group. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 October 2006)
- 27 September 2006, speech at the Logistics & Supply Chain & Property Forum in Southampton. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 October 2006)
- 26 October 2006, speech at the AIM Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 October 2006)
| - 27 September 2007, speech in Geneva at a dinner hosted by CB Richard Ellis. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 13 November 2007)
- 11 October 2007, speech in London at a conference of the Young Presidents' Organisation. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 13 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-8 September 2006, to China and Kazakhstan, in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The costs of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and the costs of my accommodation in China was covered by the Chinese authorities. I paid for my own accommodation in Astana, Kazakhstan. (Registered 25 October 2006)
- 6-7 December 2006, to Pakistan in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I covered the cost of my own accommodation on the visit. (Registered 11 December 2006)
| - 6-7 December 2006, to Pakistan in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I covered the cost of my own accommodation on the visit. (Registered 11 December 2006)
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| | - 11-14 September 2007, to Conneticut, USA, to First Student (yellow school buses) locations in the state on a fact-finding visit on trade union representation and health and safety. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of First Bus. (Registered 7 November 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- I have been provided with the services of an intern to conduct research work and co-ordinate a project by Sense About Science, an independent charitable trust. (Registered 30 January 2007)
| - I was provided with the services of an intern to conduct research work and co-ordinate a project by Sense About Science, an independent charitable trust, from 29 January-30 March 2007. (Registered 30 January 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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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 7 November 2006)
- 4-8 September 2006, to Bucharest, Romania, to take part in a conference with the Romanian Social Democratic Party on the 'European Social Model and Enlargement'. The visit was made at the invitation of the Policy Network, who met the cost of the flights, and the Romanian Social Democratic Party, who met the costs of two nights' hotel accommodation. (Registered 7 November 2006)
- 17-24 September 2006, to China, including Hong Kong, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on China, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation in Hong Kong paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 7 November 2006)
- 4-10 April 2007, to Shanghai, China and 10-12 April 2007, to Singapore, as a guest of the Distinguished Visitors Programme of the Government of Singapore, who met the cost of all flights and accommodation in Singapore. (I paid for my hotel accommodation in Shanghai.) (Registered 5 July 2007)
| - 4-10 April 2007, to Shanghai, China and 10-12 April 2007, to Singapore, as a guest of the Distinguished Visitors Programme of the Government of Singapore, who met the cost of all flights and accommodation in Singapore. (I paid for my hotel accommodation in Shanghai.) (Registered 5 July 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 6 June 2006, upgrades for my wife and myself on a flight from London to New York provided by Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 1 November 2006)
- Upgrade of flights, from Premium Economy to Upper Class, for my wife and myself by Virgin Atlantic from Washington to London on 26 February 2007 and for my wife from London to Washington on 22 February 2007. The visit itself was non-registrable. (Registered 1 March 2007)
| - Upgrade of flights, from Premium Economy to Upper Class, for my wife and myself by Virgin Atlantic from Washington to London on 26 February 2007 and for my wife from London to Washington on 22 February 2007. The visit itself was non-registrable. (Registered 1 March 2007)
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- 22-26 August 2006, to Stavanger, Norway, to visit the 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, BP, Exxon Mobil, Statoil and Chevron. (Registered 1 November 2006)
- 11 September 2006, to Ireland, to visit the Arklow Bay offshore wind-farm facility. Flights for two members of staff supporting the Shadow DTI team and me paid for by Airtricity. (Registered 1 November 2006)
- 18-21 September 2006, to Santiago de Compostela, to view onshore wind-farm and manufacturing facilities in Galicia owned by Gamesa SA. Flights, accommodation and hospitality for my wife and me provided by Gamesa SA. (Registered 1 November 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant to European Business Jets Ltd; executive jet charter brokers (until 1 January 2007).
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donations to my campaign for leadership of the Liberal Democrat Party received from:
- IPA Consulting Ltd, Greenhithe, Kent.
- Ministry of Sound Ltd, London (also provided use of office space and accommodation).
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Support for the running of my office from August 2007 received from:
- Paul Strassburger, of Bath
- Sir Ian Wrigglesworth, of London
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donations to my constituency association from:
- Andrew and Josie Law, constituents. (Registered 15 November 2006)
- Lady Carol Brown, of London (personal donation) (Registered 28 November 2006)
| - Donation to my constituency association from Lady Carol Brown, of London (personal donation) (Registered 28 November 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 10 October 2006, Institute of Travel & Tourism (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 November 2006)
- 11 October 2006, The Industrial Agents/Office Agents Awards (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 November 2006)
- 19 October 2006, Barclays Capital Energy (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 November 2006)
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- 25-26 October 2006, to Basle, Switzerland, to Worlddidac 2006 Conference and exhibition. Return flights, in-country travel, meals and accommodation paid for by the British Educational Suppliers Association. (Registered 1 November 2006)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Honorary parliamentary adviser to the Port of Tilbury Police Federation (unpaid).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for newspaper article for the Mail on Sunday on 16 April 2006. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 November 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 19-23 September 2006, to US, to deliver a lecture on 'Politics Language and Independence' at the University of Virginia, who paid for my travel and an honorarium (Up to £5,000). (My accommodation was arranged privately.) (Registered 8 November 2006)
- 29 November-5 December 2006, to Caracas, for Venezuelan elections, as a member of an international monitoring team, paid for by Venezuelan Electoral Board. (Registered 7 February 2007)
| - 29 November-5 December 2006, to Caracas, for Venezuelan elections, as a member of an international monitoring team, paid for by Venezuelan Electoral Board. (Registered 7 February 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - House in Fort William, from which rental income is received.
- Flat in Glasgow, from which rental income is received.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fees for articles published by:
- News International newspapers. (Up to £5,000)
- Scott Trust newspapers. (Up to £5,000)
- Independent. (Up to £5,000)
- Newsweek. (Up to £5,000)
- Fee, travel and accommodation costs for speech to the annual conference of the Financial Security Assurance in Venice on 26 April. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 27 April 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Office and retail premises in Glasgow (held on my behalf by trustees), from which rental income is received.
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| | - (a) Mactaggart Heritable Holdings Ltd.; property investment and management.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Sole beneficiary of Newnham and Gore Trust, a UK trust which manages investments on my behalf.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fees for articles in The Times and Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000)
- Fee for article in News of the World. (Up to £5,000)
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| | - 2-4 September 2006, to Chicago, for speaking engagement on the 'Right response to Injustice' at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Convention. Flights and accommodation provided by the Kashmir American Council and ISNA. (Registered 15 December 2006)
- 4-6 November 2006, to New York, for speaking engagement on 'Extremism and Integration'. Flight and accommodation provided and organised by the Pakistan Cultural Association (US), the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the US Department of Homeland Security. (Registered 15 December 2006)
- 14-18 November 2006, to Lebanon on a fact-finding visit. Flights and accommodation provided by the Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding and Medical Aid for Palestinians. (Registered 15 December 2006)
- 27-30 May 2007, to Syria, as a member of a UK parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The costs of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 17 July 2007)
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| | - Recorder of the Crown Court (I sit as such from time to time).
- Acting District Judge (Magistrates Courts) (I sit as such from time to time).
- Consultant to TWM, Solicitors (formerly Tuck and Mann), Leatherhead, Surrey.
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| | - 28 July-3 August 2006 and 26 October-1 November 2006, to Democratic Republic of Congo, as an election observer with the European and Congolese NGO team. My travel and accommodation was paid for by Christian Aid. (Registered 5 December 2006)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - GMB trade union provide me with the use of a GMB office for meetings.
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| | - 6-11 November 2006, to Nigeria with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nigeria to visit Parliament. Travel and accommodation funded by the Chatham House Africa programme, Shell and Diageo. (Registered 10 January 2007)
- 5-8 January 2007, to Lebanon and Syria to visit Parliaments. Travel and accommodation funded by the Anglo-Arab Organisation. (Registered 10 January 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Value Retail PLC (non-executive); shopping centre developer in the UK and Europe.
- Chairman (non-executive director) of Advanced Visual Technology Ltd; company supplying space planning software.
- Chairman (non-executive) Cashbox plc; an independent cash machine operator.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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| | - (b) Autospan Ltd; developer of variable speed road humps. (I am an unremunerated director of Autospan Ltd and also of its wholly owned subsidiary, Dunlop Transcalm Ltd.)
- (b) Cashbox plc
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - An annual donation is made to my Constituency Labour Party by my former employers, Thompsons Solicitors.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Non-practising solicitor.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 17 July 2007, I was given an upgrade on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London Heathrow to Dulles International Airport, Washington DC, USA. (Registered 10 August 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 13-16 December 2006, to Canada, to participate in British Airways inaugural service to Calgary. Flights and two nights' accommodation provided by British Airways. (Registered 11 January 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Income from legal practice as Queen's Counsel.
- Royalties from novels.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Occasional income from use of my house in Wales as a location for advertisements, etc.
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - My wife and I own a small flat in London which is not let for rent.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 9-15 September 2006, to China (Shanghai, Xian and Bejing), to visit Rail Freight facilities. Flights, hotel and transfer funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 8 November 2006)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Chairman, Haylandale Ltd. (no parliamentary involvement); property development in the W. Indies.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Adviser on defence matters (no parliamentary involvement) to ABS Aircraft AG; a Swiss company manufacturing hovercraft.
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6. Overseas visits |
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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 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 6 November 2007)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Honorary adviser to the Royal British Legion (unremunerated).
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Benfield Group Limited, from 2 May 2002 (non-executive deputy chairman from March 2003); reinsurance brokerage.
- Prestbury Holdings PLC (chairman) from 1 August 2002; non-investment financial services.
- Jubilee Investment Trust PLC (non-executive chairman), from October 2002; an investment trust.
- Globalink International Ltd. (non-executive chairman from January 2004); provider of telecommunications services.
- Mediasurface (non-executive director from 26 August 2004); a web management software provider.
- The Mission Marketing Group (non-executive chairman from 1 February 2006); an advertising group.
- UTEK Corporation Inc (non-executive); a technology transfer company based in the US and listed on the Alternative Investment Market in London.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Member of Barclays' Asia-Pacific Advisory Committee.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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| | - (b) Prestbury Holdings PLC.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Design and maintenance of website free of charge by Web Design by Russell Brown Ltd.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Receipt of a discount card on the purchase of shoes from Russell and Bromley, which has the potential to be of registrable value.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - County Pub Company Limited, trading as The County Inn Public House.
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Land in Cambuslang on which County Inn is situated (see Category 1).
- Residential flat in London, from which rental income is received.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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| | - (a) County Pub Company Ltd.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Parliamentary Patron, Women in Business (unremunerated).
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 20-24 February 2006, to Pakistan with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir, to visit earthquake relief work, at the invitation of the Pakistan Government who paid all my expenses. During the visit I travelled from Islamabad to Kashmir in a helicopter provided by the Aga Khan Foundation. (Registered 19 October 2006)
- 11-13 September 2006, to Northern Uganda with Oxfam GB to visit refugee camps in the Kitgum district and aid agencies working in the region. Travel, accommodation and subsistence was paid for by Oxfam GB. (Registered 19 October 2006)
| - 20-24 February 2006, to Pakistan with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir, to visit
- 19 August-1 September 2007, to Uganda, to volunteer with VSO. Travel, rent and basic expenses paid for by VSO. (Registered 7 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-10 November 2006, to the Falkland Islands, on a goodwill visit to tour the Island and the Parliament. (Registered 16 November 2006)
- 7-14 February 2007, to Pakistan on a fact-finding visit to investigate UK-Pakistan relations; women's rights and development, education and the spending of development aid in Pakistan (especially Kashmir). Return flight to Islamabad paid for by Mr Javid Majid (Chair, Tall Trees Hotel, Yarm); Mr Nas Khan (Managing Director, Jennings Ford Middlesbrough) and Mr Nasser Din (Managing Director, Supreme Property Developments, Stockton on Tees). Accommodation, car transportation and expenses in Pakistan paid for by Mr Javid Majid and Mr M Akram Farid (Chief Executive, Hotel Crown Plaza, Islamabad). (Registered 28 February 2007)
| - 7-14 February 2007, to Pakistan on a fact-finding visit to investigate UK-Pakistan relations; women's rights and development, education and the spending of development aid in Pakistan (especially Kashmir). Return flight to Islamabad paid for by Mr Javid Majid (Chair, Tall Trees Hotel, Yarm); Mr Nas Khan (Managing Director, Jennings Ford Middlesbrough) and Mr Nasser Din (Managing Director, Supreme Property Developments, Stockton on Tees). Accommodation, car transportation and expenses in Pakistan paid for by Mr Javid Majid and Mr M Akram Farid (Chief Executive, Hotel Crown Plaza, Islamabad). (Registered 28 February 2007)
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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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Office rent abatement by Wigan Council to reflect the public services offered from the offices and benefits to the community and the council from the use of the premises.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 20-21 January 2007, I received hospitality from Charles Allen, businessman, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. (Registered 31 January 2007)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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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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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Bethany Development; property company
- Daybreak Recording
- Brookvale Associates; small family farm
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Minister, Calvary Free Presbyterian Church, Magherafelt
- Councillor, Magherafelt District Council
- Member, District Policing Partnership, Magherafelt
- Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 14 February 2007, I attended the Brit Awards as a guest of PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited). (Registered 28 February 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Donations to support my campaign for election as leader of the Labour Party from:
- Labour Representation Committee, a campaigning organisation of rank and file Labour Party members and trade unionists.
- National RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) trade union.
- (Registered 15 January 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
- Medical Practitioner (GP), working part-time.
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Smallholding/farm in Co Antrim, from which rental income is received.
- House in Belfast, from which rental income is received.
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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| | - In the course of an otherwise non-registrable visit to India, I was provided with a helicopter flight with the Chief Minister of the Punjab, to attend a cultural celebration in rural Punjab on 13 April 2007; and with return travel by road from Chandighar to Delhi on 14 April 2007 provided by Mr Samir Thapar, Chairman of the JCT Football Club, Punjab. (Registered 24 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - In my position as a member of the Public Policy Advisory Committee of the RAC I receive complimentary membership of the RAC Club at Pall Mall for me, and membership of their breakdown services for me and my husband.
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Half-share in smallholding in Teesdale, Co. Durham.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Non-practising Advocate; member of Faculty of Advocates, Edinburgh (unpaid).
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Solicitor (non-practising).
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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| | - 20 October 2007, I attended the final of the Rugby World Cup in Paris as a guest of Lord Ashcroft, who also provided transport from Paris to Stansted in a private plane. (Registered 29 October 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - I receive occasional tickets and hospitality at Upton Park for home games, as guest of West Ham United Football Club.
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Four residential properties in London from which rental income is received.
- A property in the Cotswolds from which rental income was received for two weeks' holiday rental.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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| | - (b) Planet Organic (organic food retailing).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Consultant to the Tote, providing advice on public policy in relation to horseracing. (£5,001-£10,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - The premises from which my parliamentary office operates are owned by my brother, Mr John Meale. No rent is charged to me: I pay only for the services used by my staff and me as sole occupants of the building.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Specialist tour guide to military sites for Martin Randall Travel Ltd, London.
- Member of Advisory Board of International School for Security and Explosives Education, Tidworth, Wiltshire. ISSEE teaches anti-terrorist techniques, particularly relating to bomb disposal.
- Consultancy work for Blue Hackle; a security company. (Registered 7 June 2007)
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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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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Rental income from a flat in London.
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Terraced house in Rhondda, Wales.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - A M Strategy Limited, established November 2006, to undertake media/consultancy work.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fees for articles for The Times (Up to £5,000).
- Fees for articles for The Guardian (Up to £5,000)
- Fees for articles for News of the World. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Fees for articles in the Sunday Times. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Member of Lloydspharmacy's Healthcare Advisory Panel. (£25,001-£30,000) Payment made through A M Strategy Limited (see Category 1 above).
- Member of European Advisory Board of Bridgepoint Capital Limited. (£30,001-£35,000)
- Fee for speech to Dr Foster Intelligence autumn strategy summit on 22 November 2006. Payment made through A M Strategy Limited. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2007)
- Member of the Advisory Board of PepsiCo UK. (£20,001-£25,000)
- Fee from BBC for radio and television appearances. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 23 October 2006, to Washington DC, for speech to Care Continuum Congress organised by World Congress, who paid an honorarium , and also paid for my flights and hotel. (Registered 29 January 2007)
- 9-16 February 2007, to Australia, to meet with the Australian Labour Party, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 19 February 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Rental income from a house in London, which I jointly own.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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| | - (a) A M Strategy Limited.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 16 December 2006-7 January 2007, to Australia and New Zealand with the Lords and Commons Cricket Team for inter-parliamentary matches. I was accompanied by my wife and I 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 6 February 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Senior Associate Editor of The House Magazine. (Up to £5,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Ms Nancy Broadbent of London (personal donation)
| - Armajaro Holdings Limited of London (company donation)
- (Registered 14 November 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Lazard & Co., Holdings Limited.
- Lazard & Co., Limited.
- Lazard & Co., Services Limited.
- Lazard Asia Limited.
- Lazard Asia Hong Kong.
- Lazard India (Private ) Limited.
- Supervisory Board member of The Foundation (small specialised management consultancy).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Senior Strategy Adviser to Accenture. (£35,001-£40,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 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)
- 28 February-4 March 2007, to Burma in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development to investigate the humanitarian situation. The cost of my flight was met by Flying Lion Limited. In-country costs were met by previous donations as shown in Category 4 above. (Registered 12 March 2007)
- 12-16 April 2007, to the Democratic Republic of Congo in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. The cost of my flight was met by Flying Lion Limited. In-country costs were met by previous donations as shown in Category 4 above. (Registered 25 April 2007)
- 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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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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| | - 20 October 2007, I attended the final of the Rugby World Cup in Paris as a guest of Lord Ashcroft, who also provided transport from Stansted to Paris and return in a private plane. I was accompanied by my wife. (Registered 25 October 2007)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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| | - (b) An investment in an unquoted property investment vehicle - DV3 Limited.
(b)
- (b) An investment in a limited liability partnership financing films - Ingenious Film Partners 2.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - I am a trustee of a family trust for my children.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-14 February 2007, to Pakistan on a fact-finding visit to investigate UK-Pakistan relations; women's rights and development, education and the spending of development aid in Pakistan (especially Kashmir). Return flight to Islamabad paid for by Mr Javid Majid (Chair, Tall Trees Hotel, Yarm); Mr Nas Khan (Managing Director, Jennings Ford Middlesbrough) and Mr Nasser Din (Managing Director, Supreme Property Developments, Stockton on Tees). Accommodation, car transportation and expenses in Pakistan paid for by Mr Javid Majid and Mr M Akram Farid (Chief Executive, Hotel Crown Plaza, Islamabad). (Registered 28 February 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 8-12 September 2006, to Gibraltar to attend National Day celebrations. All costs of the visit were paid by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 17 April 2007)
- 7-14 February 2007, to Pakistan on a fact-finding visit to investigate UK-Pakistan relations; women's rights and development, education and the spending of development aid in Pakistan (especially Kashmir). Return flight to Islamabad paid for by Mr Javid Majid (Chair, Tall Trees Hotel, Yarm); Mr Nas Khan (Managing Director, Jennings Ford Middlesbrough) and Mr Nasser Din (Managing Director, Supreme Property Developments, Stockton on Tees). Accommodation, car transportation and expenses in Pakistan paid for by Mr Javid Majid and Mr M Akram Farid (Chief Executive, Hotel Crown Plaza, Islamabad). (Registered 28 February 2007)
- 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 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 26 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 14-20 October 2006, to Hong Kong for meetings with members of the Legislative Council, government representatives and business representatives to discuss current economic and political issues in Hong Kong and the region. The visit was organised and paid for by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, who provided business class travel, business class hotel accommodation and subsistence. (Registered 23 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 accommodation, meals, flights and transfers for me and my wife were met by the conference sponsors, Orient Express Hotels, RadcliffesLeBrasseur and Finmeccanica. (Registered 14 November 2006)
- 11-14 March 2007, to Israel and the Occupied Territories for meetings with government and other representatives to discuss current security, economic and political issues in the region. Internal transport, security arrangements and certain meals were provided by the Israeli Foreign Ministry and the Negotiations Support Unit of the PLO respectively. (Other costs, including flights and hotel accommodation, were paid for out of parliamentary funds.) (Registered 27 March 2007)
| - 11-14 March 2007, to Israel and the Occupied Territories for meetings with government and other representatives to discuss current security, economic and political issues in the region. Internal transport, security arrangements and certain meals were provided by the Israeli Foreign Ministry and the Negotiations Support Unit of the PLO respectively. (Other costs, including flights and hotel accommodation, were paid for out of parliamentary funds.) (Registered 27 March 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 8 July 2007, tickets and hospitality at the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, for me and my wife, provided by the FIA Foundation. (Registered 10 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 29 January-3 February 2007, to Washington DC, to visit the Congressional Internet Caucus Conference, an event focussing on topics such as net neutrality, child protection online and cyber-crime. I also had meetings with the Department of Justice, the FBI, the State Department and several Senators and representatives. My travel and hotel costs were jointly funded by the European Information Society Group (EURIM) and the Parliamentary Information Technology Committee (PITCOM). (Registered 14 May 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Farmhouse in Spain, from which rental income is received.
- Leasehold flat in London SW1.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-8 September 2006, to Rwanda and Kenya, with an all-party delegation, to look at the incidence and effect of TB in Rwanda and Kenya. Travel to and from Rwanda and Kenya and within the countries, accommodation and expenses paid for by RESULTS, an international lobbying charity organisation. (Registered 7 November 2006)
- 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)
| - 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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| | - Donation to my constituency party from Cardiff North Labour Supporters Club.
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Residential property in Cardiff.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Part-time research assistance provided by Network for Animals.
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Rental income from cottage in Wisbech, Cambs.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Royalties and film rights from four books written between 1982-7.
- Column in the Sunderland Echo. (Actual £1,500) (Up to £5,000)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Basement flat in my home in Sunderland.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 25 September 2007, use of private plane to travel from Edinburgh to London provided by Mr Malcolm Scott of Dunalastair Estates, Edinburgh. (Registered 20 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 17-21 May 2007, to Israel with parliamentary delegation, paid for by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU). (Registered 16 May 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Flat in Edinburgh, from which rental income is received.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Office accommodation and car parking provided by Sheffield City Council at an annual charge of £2000 toward rent and rates.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Surgeon Commander Royal Naval Reserve.
- Parliamentary adviser to Wessex Pharmaceutical Group. (Up to £5,000)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Joint owner, with my wife, of land, agricultural buildings and stables in Wiltshire, for which rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 9-15 September 2006, to Shanghai, Xian and Bejing, China, to visit rail freight facilities. Hotel and transport funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 30 October 2006)
- 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)
| - 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - 9 October 2007, Mr Raymond Dalton, Hemel Hempstead. (Registered 9 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 11-19 August 2007, to Tanzania. Food and accommodation only paid for by the Government of the Republic of Tanzania. (Registered 31 October 2007)
| - 11-19 August 2007, to Tanzania, to meet with key government and opposition MPs and discuss bi-lateral relations, capacity-building of parliamentary and civic society institutions; meet with Speaker of Parliament; to discuss trade, foreign affairs, environmental and regional cooperation. Food and accommodation only paid for by the Government of the Republic of Tanzania. (Registered 31 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Speech at the annual lunch of the Architectural Ironmongers. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-6 July 2006, to Kyrgyzstan, on a democracy building education seminar with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the charity Interserve who are working in the region. (Registered 18 July 2006)
- 9-20 October 2006, to Ethiopia in a democracy building programme with MPs and civic leaders. The costs of travel and accommodation were paid for by the Bible Society. (Registered 13 November 2006)
| - 29 October-2 November 2007, to Palestine/Israel to see the work of the Bible Society. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Bible Society. (Registered 20 November 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- Following an exhibition of paintings in my constituency by the artist, John Lowrie Morrison, at which I performed the opening ceremony, Mr Morrison presented me with one of his paintings. (Registered 17 November 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 6-13 September 2006, to Gibraltar as member of parliamentary delegation to attend National Day celebrations, as a guest of the Government of Gibraltar who paid for flights, hotels and meals. (Registered 31 October 2006)
- 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)
| - 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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- 4-7 October 2006, to Finland, to visit Olkiluto nuclear station and storage facility. Cost of flights, accommodation and food met by Nirex. (Registered 26 October 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Honorarium from ActionAid for my support and work in taking up a case in Ethiopia for them. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 30 October 2006)
- Fee for attendance as guest speaker at the Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 June 2007)
| - Fee for attendance as guest speaker at the Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 June 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 1-9 April 2006, to India with Labour Friends of India. International travel provided by the Confederation of Indian Industry and all accommodation, domestic travel and hospitality provided by the Government of India. (Registered 19 October 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 9-20 October 2006, to Ethiopia, to explore governance and integrity, funded by the Bible Society. (Registered 27 October 2006)
| - 29 October-2 November 2007, to Jerusalem and the West Bank, funded by the Bible Society. (Registered 13 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 29 October-2 November 2007, to Israel/Palestine on fact-finding visit, funded by the Bible Society. (Registered 7 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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 9 November 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Payment from BBC for appearance on University Challenge. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 16 November 2006)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 14-16 September 2007, Gleneagles Pensions and Savings Industry Summit. I received an honorarium and air fares to Edinburgh for myself and my wife. (Registered 14 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-4 November 2007, two nights' accommodation at the Hotel Splendido, Portofino, provided by the Portofino Dialogues organisation for my participation in their Conference. (I paid for my flights.) (Registered 14 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 6-11 November 2006, to Nigeria on fact-finding visit. Travel and accommodation paid for by The Royal Institute of International Affairs. (Registered 19 November 2006)
- 21-25 July 2007, to Tehran on fact-finding visit, funded by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 5 August 2007)
| - 21-25 July 2007, to Tehran on fact-finding visit, funded by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 5 August 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-10 November 2006, to California, US, to attend the annual Fall Conference of the Environmental Markets Association. My fare and accommodation was paid for by the Environmental Markets Association, a Washington based trade body. (Registered 15 November 2006)
- 16-19 November 2006, to Cuba, to visit Government officials. My fare and accommodation was paid for by Sherritt International, a Canadian mining and energy company. (Registered 21 November 2006)
| - 16-19 November 2006, to Cuba, to visit Government officials. My fare and accommodation was paid for by Sherritt International, a Canadian mining and energy company. (Registered 21 November 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 29 September-6 October 2007, to Dharamsala, North India, to meet the Tibetan Parliament in exile, including a meeting with the Dalai Lama. The costs of the visit were paid for by the Tibet Society. (Registered 7 November 2007)
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