This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 23 April 2008 and 16 June 2008, in alphabetical order by MP.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 2005/6 Arcadia Lectures for School of Oriental and African Studies, London. (Actual £1,200) (Up to £5,000)
- April-July 2007, bi-weekly fees for article in The Voice newspaper, ongoing. (Actual £600) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 27 July 2007)
| - April-July 2007, bi-weekly fees for article in The Voice newspaper, ongoing. (Actual £600) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 27 July 2007)
- April 2008, fees as a presenter on BBC One's 'This Week' programme, ongoing. (Actual £1,638) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 20-28 October 2006, to Jamaica, as part of filming for BBC "Play It Again" programme. Flight and accommodation paid for by Diverse Production ltd. (Registered 19 April 2007)
| - 20-28 October 2006, to Jamaica, as part of filming for BBC "Play It Again" programme. Flight and accommodation paid for by Diverse Production Ltd. (Registered 19 April 2007)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| | - (a) Brafton Incorporated; news and information services company.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Brafton Incorporated (non-executive chairman); news and information services company.
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8. Land and Property |
- Rental of flat in Edinburgh
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- Chairman of the Industry Parliament Fellowship Committee.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 8-12 May 2008, to Baghdad, as a guest of the Islamic Dawa Party, to get update from Ministers on situation on the ground. The cost of my travel and accommodation was borne by the Islamic Dawa Party. (Registered 5 June 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- During the 2006-07 season I attended ten football matches at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, as guest of the Chairman of the club, Niall Quin. At eight of the matches I was accompanied either by my husband or my brother. (Registered 22 May 2007)
| - During the 2006-07 season I attended ten football matches at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, as guest of the Chairman of the club, Niall Quinn. At eight of the matches I was accompanied either by my husband or my brother. (Registered 22 May 2007)
- During the 2007-08 season I attended eight football matches at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, as guest of the Chairman of the club, Niall Quinn. On most occasions I was accompanied by either my husband or a friend. (Registered 12 May 2008)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - Director (unremunerated), Council for the Advancement of Arab British Understanding.
- Director (unremunerated), British Syria Society.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Initial part of advance on contract with Aurum Press to write a book connected with public expenditure and the management of central government and its agencies. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 May 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Occasional cases as Queen's Counsel remunerated by the Legal Services Commission.
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - On an unregistrable flight from Glasgow to Nova Scotia in July 2007 I received an upgrade from Zoom Airlines. (Registered 14 May 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) Great Portland Estates PLC
- (b) Electra Kingsway VCT PLC
- (b) New Star European Growth Fund PLC
- (b) New Star UK Growth Fund PLC
- (b) Henderson High Income Trust PLC.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 9-11 May 2008, to Bulgaria, to attend and participate in the Cancer Patient Summit, as guest of the European Cancer Patient Coalition, including a Round Table meeting in the Bulgarian Parliament. My travel and accommodation expenses were paid for by the Charity. (Registered 12 May 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I sponsor a parliamentary pass for a research assistant paid by the Royal African Society to enable him to work in support of the Africa All-Party Parliamentary Group, which I chair.
| - I sponsor a parliamentary pass for a research assistant paid by the Royal African Society to enable her to work in support of the Africa All-Party Parliamentary Group, which I chair.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- Board member of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank (PNoWB) (unpaid).
| - Chair of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank (PNoWB) (unpaid).
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 11-12 October 2007, to Zurich, Switzerland, for speaking engagement at the Churchill Symposium. Travel and one night's hotel accommodation for me and a member of my staff provided by the organisers. (Registered 12 June 2008)
- 1-2 December 2007, to Madrid, for speaking engagement at a meeting of Le Cercle. Travel and one night's hotel accommodation for me and a member of my staff provided by the organisers. (Registered 12 June 2008)
- 25-26 April 2008, to Berlin, for speaking engagement on Energy Policy and Climate Change. Travel and two night's hotel accommodation for me and a member of my staff provided by the organisers. (Registered 12 June 2008)
- 14-16 May 2008, to Oslo, for speaking engagement at Conference on Peace Through Trade, Oslo Chamber of Commerce. Travel and two nights' hotel accommodation for me and a member of my staff provided by the organisers. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (b) United Business Media.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-12 February 2008, to Ghana, to play a football match against the Ghanaian Parliament at their invitation to celebrate their 50th anniversary of independence, to visit an SOS Villages project and a refugee camp at the invitation of PLAY Ghana, and to attend the African Nations Cup Final, with accommodation, food and local transport provided by the Parliament of Ghana and a contribution towards the air fare provide by our club sponsors National Grid,who also helped provide a charitable donation to SOS Villages. (Registered 9 June 2008)
- 15-17 May 2008, to Guernsey at the invitation of the States of Guernsey, to play a football match with accommodation and hospitality provided by the States of Guernsey and a contribution to the air fare provided by our club sponsors National Grid. (Registered 9 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Mrs I Harrison, of Doncaster (personal donation)
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- 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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| - 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 19 April 2008, hospitality for myself and my husband at the fundraising charity event at Tatton Park Hall in Knutsford, Cheshire, as guests of Brian Scrowcroft of Kingsmoor Park Properties Ltd, Carlisle. (Registered 8 May 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chair of Commission on School Transport - First Group Ltd (phased payments £20,001-£25,000)
| - Chair of Commission on School Transport - First Group Ltd (phased payments £20,001-£25,000), including facilitation of visit to the United States for myself and a member of my staff.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - 3 June 2008, Channel 4 'The F Word' appearance. (Up to £5,000) Fee donated to charity. (Registered 5 June 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - I received an upgrade from Club Class to First Class from BA on a flight from Cape Town to Heathrow on 27 April 2008. (Registered 29 April 2008)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - Director of CAABU (The Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding Ltd.) (appointed 25 November 2004).
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- I am president of the Westminster Circle, a business group who choose to give surplus funds to Conservative associations, including Worthing West, and to charity.
| - I am president of the Westminster Circle, a business group that gives surplus funds to good causes and used to support Conservative associations, including Worthing West.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 6 April 2008, I attended the Cardiff City v Barnsley FA Cup semi-final at Wembley with a guest, as guests of the FA. (Registered 21 April 2008)
- 17 May 2008, I attended the Cardiff City v Portsmouth FA Cup Final at Wembley with a guest, as guests of the FA. (Registered 29 May 2008)
- 23 May 2008, my family and I were provided with hospitality and accommodation at the Hay Festival weekend, as guests of Sky Arts. (Registered 29 May 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
- House in Essex, from which rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-29 May 2008, to Bangladesh, to visit TB, microfinance and education programmes with the charity Results UK, who met the costs of travel, hotel and food. (Registered 13 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-12 February 2008, to Ghana, to play a football match against the Ghanaian Parliament at their invitation to celebrate their 50th anniversary of independence, to visit an SOS Villages project and a refugee camp at the invitation of PLAY Ghana, and to attend the African Nations Cup Final, with accommodation, food and local transport provided by the Parliament of Ghana and a contribution towards the air fare provide by our club sponsors National Grid,who also helped provide a charitable donation to SOS Villages. (Registered 12 June 2008)
- 15-16 May 2008, to Guernsey at the invitation of the States of Guernsey, to play a football match with accommodation and hospitality provided by the States of Guernsey and a contribution to the air fare provided by our club sponsors National Grid. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - 21 April 2008, fee for appearance on ITV 1's The Alan Titchmarsh Show. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 7 May 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - The Rayne Foundation pays the full salary of a part-time member of staff in my office who assists with administrative duties. (Registered 29 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 4-11 September 2007, to Palestine and Israel, to find out more about the issues faced by Palestinians and Israelis in the current political climate. Accommodation, food and travel funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 14 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 24-28 May 2008, to Oman, at the invitation of the Majlis A'Shura to discuss mechanisms for Parliamentary representation, trade issues and other aspects of relations between the UK and Oman. All costs including flights and accommodation for myself and my spouse were paid for by the Majlis A'Shura. (Registered 9 June 2008)
- 14-15 June 2008, to Le Mans. Two passes for Le Mans 24 Hours motor race from Aston Martin Racing who hosted us at the circuit and provided overnight accommodation during the race. Accommodation in France before and after the race was at my own expense as was the cost of travel between the UK and Le Mans town. (Registered 16 June 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Chairman (non-executive) of Ritz Climate Offset Ltd; a company established to promote low carbon construction methods.
- Chairman (non-executive) of the Yalta European Strategy Ltd; a company established to promote closer links between the Ukraine and the European Union.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Chairman of the Board of YES (the Yalta European Strategy); a policy network established to promote ideas, debate and Ukraine's membership of the European Union.
| - Fee for article in Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 June 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
- Rental income received from property in Forest Hall, Newcastle.
| - Property in Forest Hall, Newcastle, from which some rental income is received.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Article in the Daily Mail, 6 April 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 May 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 6 May 2008, donation from Michael Hintze to the Conservative Party to help sponsor two drinks receptions hosted by me for Conservative MPs and their partners. (Registered 20 May 2008)
- 19 May 2008, helicopter from Crewe to London provided by Bearwood Corporate Services Ltd, Southampton. (Registered 16 June 2008)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - Gift of a sterling silver tray from President George W Bush, President of the United States, (Registered 16 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Since I ceased to be Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party I receive support for my office from the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust. (Registered 1 April 2008)
| - Since March 2008 I receive support for my office from the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust. (Registered 1 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 13-17 May 2008, to Washington, to meet members of the current US administration for discussions about Guantanamo Bay. My fares and accommodation were paid by Amnesty International. (Registered 2 June 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Two tickets to England v Ireland 6 Nations Rugby International match at Twickenham on 15 March 2008, as guests of the RFU Chief Executive. (Registered 28 May 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Financial support received towards the costs of my parliamentary office from Mr Stephen Barry of London. (Registered 22 May 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - During the 2007/08 season I attended twelve football matches at the Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, as guest of the Chairman, Paul Scally. On three occasions I was accompanied by my father, my daughter or son. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| - Consultant to KPMG LLP on the future of public service reform.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Deputy Chairman (non-executive) of British American Tobacco PLC.
- Director (non-executive) of Independent News and Media (UK).
| - Director (non-executive) of Independent News and Media (UK).
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 14-15 April 2008, to Oslo, Norway, to attend and speak at a Conference on "Britain in Europe, 1973-2008" at Oslo University. My travel and accommodation expenses were paid for by Oslo University. (Registered 8 May 2008)
- 18-23 May 2008, to Taiwan, as guest of the Taiwanese Government, with a group of parliamentarians from the All-Party Parliamentary British-Taiwanese Group, to attend the inauguration of President Ma Ying-Jeou. My travel and accommodation was paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 12 June 2008)
- 5-8 June 2008, to Chantilly, Virginia, USA, to attend Bilderberg Conference. Hotel accommodation paid for by the conference sponsors. (I paid my travel costs.) (Registered 12 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- The Liberal Democrat leader's office receives monthly contributions toward the cost of staffing from:
- From June 2007 the Sheffield Hallam Liberal Democrat party has received donations towards the salary of a member of staff in Sheffield from:
| - The Liberal Democrat leader's office receives monthly contributions towards the cost of staffing, made through the Parliamentary Office of the Liberal Democrats, from:
- The Liberal Democrat Leader's office has received additional donations, made through the Parliamentary Office of the Liberal Democrats, from:
- Mr Richard Duncalf, Wilmslow (personal donation) ((Registered 29 May 2008)
- Lord Alliance (personal donation) (Registered 3 June 2008)
- Mr Graham Durgan, Littlewick Green (personal donation) (Registered 16 June 2008)
- The Sheffield Hallam Liberal Democrat party receives donations towards the salary of a member of staff in Sheffield from:
- Mr James Tugendhat, London (personal donation)
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8. Land and Property |
- Two flats in Gateshead, jointly owned with my brother.
| - Two flats in Gateshead, jointly owned with my wife, my brother and my sister-in-law.
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8. Land and Property |
- Agricultural holdings in Norfolk and Gloucestershire.
| - Agricultural holdings in Norfolk.
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8. Land and Property |
| - House in Colchester from which occasional rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 4-8 April 2008, to Korea and Japan, to attend Leadership for Peace conference. Economy class fare and accommodation for me provided by Universal Peace Federation. I paid for my own flight upgrade and all my wife's travelling costs. (Registered 28 April 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 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 Bangalore 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Column for Yorkshire Post. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-31 May 2008, to Syria, with a parliamentary delegation, funded by the British Syrian Society and the Syrian Parliament. (Registered 10 June 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Half share of a house in Galashiels.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Contribution towards office costs from the Midlands Industrial Council. (Registered 21 November 2007)
| - Contribution made through Conservative Campaign Headquarters towards my office costs to support me in my capacity as Shadow Home Secretary from:
- Midlands Industrial Council. (Registered 21 November 2007)
- Harris Ventures Limited (Registered 15 May 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 1-3 June 2008, to New York, to participate in a conference on social mobility hosted and organised by the Sutton Trust, a UK charity. The Trust paid my airfare, accommodation and incidental local travel expenses in New York. (Registered 30 May 2008)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
- 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 25 October 2007)
| - 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 25 October 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 24-25 May 2008, hospitality, tickets and two nights' accommodation at the Hay Literary Festival for my family and me as guests of BSkyB. (Registered 5 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee for lecture at event organised by CHKA Limited of Alcester on 21 April 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 May 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Partner in The Financial Research Partnership; independent financial advisers and estate agents.
| - Junior Minister in the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) in the Northern Ireland Executive.
- Independent Financial and Property Services Adviser.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Arawak Energy Ltd (non-executive); company involved in oil exploration and production, mainly in the former Soviet Union.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donation received through Conservative Campaign Headquarters used to support my office in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform from:
- Mr Ian Taylor. (Registered 15 May 2008)
- Mr Andrew Brannon, of London. (Registered 5 June 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Ruffer Investment Management Limited (non-executive); investment managers.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| - (b) Baronsmead VCT-4-PLC
- (b) GP Bullhound Sidecar LLP; venture capital investment partnership investing in technology companies.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-12 February 2008, to Ghana, to play a football match against the Ghanaian Parliament at their invitation to celebrate their 50th anniversary of independence, to visit an SOS Villages project and a refugee camp at the invitation of PLAY Ghana, and to attend the African Nations Cup Final, with accommodation, food and local transport provided by the Parliament of Ghana and a contribution towards the air fare provide by our club sponsors National Grid, who also helped provide a charitable donation to SOS Villages. Upgrade to business class on return flight with Ghanaian Airlines. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - I provide administrative assistance to Mrs G I Evennett.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 21-22 April 2008, to Stockholm, to speak at Risk Magazine conference on 'Financial Stability'; flights and accommodation paid by Risk Magazine. (Registered 7 May 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Occasional articles for the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph. (Up to £5,000)
- Occasional articles for the Times and Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000)
- Occasional articles for the Mail and Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000)
| - Occasional articles for:
- Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph. (Up to £5,000)
- Times and Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000)
- Mail and Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000)
- Guardian and Observer. (Up to £5,000)
- The Spectator. (Up to £5,000)
- Occasional appearances on BBC Radio 4 Any Questions. (Up to £5,000)
- Honorarium for speaking engagement for Sand Aire Ltd, 12 June 2008. Honorarium was paid directly to a charity. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of Advisory Committee of the London School of Commerce. (£20,001-£25,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 24-27 March 2008, to Sri Lanka in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary for a familiarisation visit at the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, who paid for my return flight and accommodation costs. (Registered 14 April 2008)
- 17-21 April 2008, to Delhi, to attend and speak at the 1st Annual IISS-Citi India Global Forum as Shadow Secretary of State for Defence. My flights and accommodation in Delhi were paid for by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - 29 March 2008, my wife and I were provided with corporate hospitality at the Dubai World Cup Horse Racing by Mr Gary King, CEO of the Dubai Mercantile Exchange. (Registered 14 April 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
- Farm land and property in Dorset from which rental income is received.
| - Property in London and farm land and property in Dorset from which rental income is received.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Advance on 'I'm not the only one', published by Penguin. (£25,001-£30,000)
- Advance on the Fidel Castro Handbook from MQ publishers. (Up to £5,000)
- Advance on 'Mr Galloway goes to Washington' from The New Press.
- Series of 15 events organised by Clive Conway Ltd. (£10,001-£15,000)
- Fees for hosting a radio show every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night on Talk Sport Radio. (£100,001-£105,000)
| - Fees for hosting a radio show every Friday and Saturday night on Talk Sport Radio. (£100,001-£105,000)
- Fee for presenting Realdeal television programme on Press TV. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 16 June 2008)
- Fee for speaking engagement for Chartered Institute of Housing, November 2007. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 16 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 23-29 July 2007, to New Zealand as a guest of 'Voices of Peace', who paid for transport and four nights in Auckland. (Registered 16 June 2008)
- 26-30 August 2007, to Bridgetown, Barbados, to attend a conference on slavery organised by the Prime Minister of Barbados through the organisation 'Global Peace', who paid for transport and three nights' hotel accommodation in Bridgetown. (Registered 16 June 2008)
- 14-16 November 2007, to Istanbul, to attend a conference on Palestine, organised by the Arab National Conference, who paid for transport and two nights' hotel accommodation in Istanbul. (Registered 16 June 2008)
- 16-22 March 2008, to Bahrain, to attend a fundraising event under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Bahrain organised by the Bahrain-Palestine Support Society, who paid for transport and two nights' hotel accommodation in Manama, as well as an onward flight to Abu Dhabi and Dubai (for a trip where I met the all the costs myself.) (Registered 16 June 2008)
- 12-15 May 2008, to Jordan, to attend a meeting organised by the Union of Professional Associations of Jordan, who paid for transport and two nights' hotel accommodation in Amman. (Registered 16 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 16-23 February 2008, to Brazil, for meetings on forestry related subjects with Brazilian legislators, regional governors and governments ministers and speech to the GLOBE G8+5 Brasilia Legislators Forum with President Lula. Flight and accommodation paid for by the Global Legislators Organisation (GLOBE). (Registered 11 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2008 provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the Conservative Shadow Treasury Team. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 30 March-5 April 2008, to Sri Lanka, as part of a delegation to meet government, opposition and civil leaders and visit different parts of the Island. Air fares, hospitality and accommodation costs met by the Government of Sri Lanka. (Registered 6 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 28 July-3 August 2007, to Taiwan, to meet Ministers, British Trade and Cultural office, parliamentarians and others. Travel and hotel costs paid for by Taipei Office in the UK. (Registered 9 May 2008)
- 2-6 September 2007, to Beijing, to deliver speech at FIP conference. Travel and accommodation costs paid by FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation). (Registered 9 May 2008)
- 24-28 May 2008, to Israel and the Palestinian Authority with Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel (LDFI). Air travel, some ground travel within Israel and West Bank, and some hospitality paid for by LDFI. Accommodation paid for by our hosts the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 5 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Minister in Northern Ireland Assembly.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-31 May 2008, to Syria, as a member of a delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society and the Syrian Government. (Registered 10 June 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a)&(b)
- (b) Barclays Bank Plc; banking Mowthorpe (UK) Ltd
| - (a)&(b) Mowthorpe (UK) Ltd
- (b) Barclays Bank Plc; banking
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fees from BBC. (Up to £5,000)
| - Fees from BBC. (£10,001-£15,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Glifford Gundle, London (personal donation)
- Romi and Esther Tager (personal donation)
- (Registered 14 April 2008)
| - Clifford Gundle, London (personal donation)
- Donations received through Conservative Campaign Headquarters used to support my office in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families from:
- George E S Robinson, London (personal donation)
- Edmund Lazarus, London (personal donation)
- Mark Florman, London (personal donation)
- Romie and Esther Tager, London (personal donation)
- Alan Jacobs, London (personal donation)
- Adrian Beecroft, London (personal donation)
- Alan Bekhor (personal donation)
- Harris Ventures Limited (company donation)
- Howard Leigh (personal donation)
- Lewis Trust Group Ltd (company donation)
- Chris Mason (personal donation)
- Manro Haydan Trading Limited (company donation)
- Manrows Limited (company donation)
- (Registered 15 May 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2008 provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the Conservative Shadow Treasury Team. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman of Skills Active Trading Ltd, which manages the Register of Exercise Professionals.
| - Chairman of Skills Active Services Ltd, which manages the Register of Exercise Professionals.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Adviser to the Alderney Gambling Control Commission with regard to regulatory issues affecting responsible e-gaming in the UK.
| - Adviser to the Alderney Gambling Control Commission with regard to regulatory issues affecting responsible e-gaming in the UK (ceased 30 April 2008).
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8. Land and Property |
- Small holding, in receipt of Tir Gofal funding.
| - Small holding in Camarthenshire.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman, Sancroft International Ltd.; consultants in corporate responsibility and environmental, social, ethical and planning issues.
| - Chairman, Sancroft International Ltd.; consultants providing advice and monitoring in corporate responsibility and environmental, social, ethical and planning issues.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Articles in: Catholic Herald, Country Life, Estates Gazette, High Life, Planning, Evening Standard. I also chair conferences. The subjects in both cases are usually property, sustainable development and religious issues. The commitments arise largely from my previous profession of journalism and all payments go to Sancroft which provides research staff, information services, and all other facilities. Currently Sancroft would expect about £80,000 in payments, in respect of which I would receive some £20,000 in fees and dividends.
| - Articles in: Catholic Herald, Country Life, Estates Gazette, Planning, Evening Standard. I also chair conferences. The subjects in both cases are usually property, sustainable development and religious issues. The commitments arise largely from my previous profession of journalism and all payments go to Sancroft which provides research staff, information services, and all other facilities. Currently Sancroft would expect about £100,000 in payments, in respect of which I would receive some £30,000 in fees and dividends.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- From June 2005, fourth 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World. (£95,001-£100,000)
| - 2 May 2008, speech at Baker Tilly National Partners' Conference in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 May 2008)
- 7 May 2008, speech at Barclays Capital Markets Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 18-19 June, to Syria 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 19 June 2007)
| - 18-19 June 2007, to Syria 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 19 June 2007)
- 13-15 May 2008, to Egypt in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my return flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I stayed at the residence of the British Ambassador in Cairo. (Registered 20 May 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) 100% of share capital of Canyon Research Limited; company established to receive income and make payments relating to my book on William Pitt The Younger and related or similar activities.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
- I occasionally accept hospitality from SKY Sports to attend Chelsea Football Club for some of Chelsea's home matches.
- 7 and 8 July 2007, I received hospitality from the Motor Sports Association at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. (Registered 10 July 2007)
| - 7 and 8 July 2007, I received hospitality from the Motor Sports Association at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. (Registered 10 July 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Advance on a book from Octopus Publishing. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 16 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 5 June 2008, to US, to give a lecture in Manhattan. Travel and hotel accommodation for my wife and I provided by Glucksman Ireland House, New York University. (Registered 16 June 2008)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
| | - Partner in my wife's limited liability partnership, Haywood Hain LLP (no remuneration.).
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6. Overseas visits |
- 20-27 November 2004, to Hong Kong, for fact-finding and contact with Hong Kong Government, political, media business and trade union personnel and meetings with British representatives and diplomats. Return flight from London, accommodation and transport in Hong Kong paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 31 October 2005)
| - 11-13 June 2008, to Moscow, to give a lecture for the Moscow School of Political Studies. Air fare and accommodation for two nights paid for by the School (no fee paid). (Registered 9 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Honorary President of the International Association of Bookkeepers.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 30 March-5 April 2008, to Sri Lanka as part of a delegation to meet Government, Opposition and civil society leaders, and visit different parts of the island. Air fares, hospitality and accommodation costs met by the Government of Sri Lanka. (Registered 29 April 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2008 provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the Conservative Shadow Treasury Team. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 5-8 April 2008, to Troms Province and Svalbard, Norway, at the invitation of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, to examine issues surrounding global warming in the Arctic region, relations with Russia and the rights of indigenous peoples. All transport and accommodation paid for by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 28 April 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - I am an unremunerated director of two subsidiaries of LDT:
- Devonshire Homes Ltd; housebuilding
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - I have written, recorded and released a song "Bring the sunshine in", proceeds to Justice for Families (of which I am unremunerated Chairman) and the Angela Cannings Foundation.
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8. Land and Property |
- Two flats in London, from which rental income is received.
| - Two flats in London, from one of which rental income is received.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 24-25 May 2008, hospitality, tickets and two nights' accommodation at the Hay Literary Festival for me and my family, provided by Sky Television. (Registered 4 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27-28 April 2008, to France, to visit La Rance tidal barrage facility near Dinard, Brittany. Flights, accommodation and hospitality provided by William Cook Holdings Ltd of Sheffield. (Registered 12 May 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
| | - Occasional rental income from London property.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-12 February 2008, to Ghana, to play a football match against the Ghanaian Parliament at their invitation to celebrate their 50th anniversary of independence, to visit an SOS Villages project and a refugee camp at the invitation of PLAY Ghana, and to attend the African Nations Cup Final, with accommodation, food and local transport provided by the Parliament of Ghana and a contribution towards the air fare provide by our club sponsors National Grid,who also helped provide a charitable donation to SOS Villages. (Registered 3 June 2008)
- 15-17 May 2008, to Guernsey at the invitation of the States of Guernsey to play a football match with accommodation and hospitality provided by the States of Guernsey and a contribution to the air fare provided by our club sponsors National Grid. (Registered 10 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Chime Communications plc (company donation)
- (Registered 9 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Senor Adviser, Cinven. (£55,001-£60,000)
| - Senior Adviser, Cinven. (£55,001-£60,000)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - May 2008, provision of return business class airfare to Canberra, Australia provided by Woolcott Research. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2008 provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the Conservative Shadow Treasury Team. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fees for regular sports articles for Daily Telegraph. (£5,001-£10,000)
- Chairman of the Countryside Alliance. (£15,001-£20,000)
| - Chairman of the Countryside Alliance. (£15,001-£20,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donations to my constituency party received from:
- Bearwood Corporate Services Ltd.
- Julian and Victoria Schild (friends)
- (Registered 12 October 2005)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation to Cheltenham Liberal Democrats personally solicited or encouraged from Mr Paul Baker, of Cheltenham (personal donation). (Registered 26 February 2008)
| - Donation to Cheltenham Liberal Democrats personally solicited or encouraged from:
- Mr Paul Baker, of Cheltenham (personal donation). (Registered 26 February 2008)
- Mr Peter Boiat and Ms Elaine Bailey, of Cheltenham (personal donation)
- Mr Michael Murrell and Ms Daphne Sanderson, of Cheltenham (personal donation)
- Mr Alan Day, of Cheltenham (personal donation)
- Michael and Patricia Ratcliffe, of Cheltenham (personal donation)
- (Registered 30 April 2008)
- Mr Paul Baker, of Cheltenham (personal donation) (Registered 19 May 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman, Diligence, Inc; company provides business information and intelligence and advises on the management of risk.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - 30 March 2008, I took part, with my wife, in filming an episode of 'Mr and Mrs' for ITV. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 April 2008)
- 2 April 2008, I was interviewed, with my wife, for the Daily Mail in connection with the 'Mr and Mrs' programme. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 April 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 22 April 2008, my son and I were guests of Liverpool Football Club at the Champions League Semi-Final against Chelsea. (Registered 28 April 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Column for Guardian Online. (Up to £5,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donations received through Conservative Campaign Headquarters used to support my office in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport from:
- Mr John Lewis, Dorset (personal donation)
- Mr Peter Hall, London (personal donation)
- (Registered 15 May 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donation to my constituency party from Mr Saeed Mohammed Akhtar, of Deen and Co Ltd, a pharmacy based in my constituency. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Band-X Ltd; telecommunications.
| - Sancroft International (non-executive); corporate responsibility consultancy.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Passport Magazine Directories Ltd.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Column writer in The Daily Telegraph. (£245,001-£250,000)
- Articles for GQ Magazine. (Up to £5,000)
- Book publishing contract Harper Collins. (Up to £5,000)
- Book contract from AP Watt publishers. (£30,001-£35,000) (Registered 11 July 2007)
- Speaking engagements booked through JLA Agency:
- 20 June 2007, Association of Tobacco. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 11 July 2007)
- 17 July 2007, The Communications Network, Claridges Hotel. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 13 August 2007)
- 27 September 2007, Orange, Claridges Hotel. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 October 2007)
- 5 November 2007, SCQuaRE International, London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 6 November 2007)
- 14 November 2007, Lonestar Limited, Battersea Park Events Arena. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 November 2007)
- 20 November 2007, Parliament Communications Limited, PIMS Conference 2007. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 November 2007)
- 17 May 2007, speaking engagement for 'Northern Entrepreneurs Dinner' at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 14 June 2007)
- Fee from Wall to Wall Media Limited for contribution to television programme. (£20,001-£25,000) (Registered 20 August 2007)
- Fee from Tiger Aspect Productions for appearance on 'Dame Edna' television programme, 22 June 2007. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 September 2007)
- Fee from Finland Station for filming television series 'The Flame of Rome'. (Registered 28 January 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- Donation from Buster Burke Limited, Solihull, West Midlands, to fund a researcher in my parliamentary office from September 2006-October 2007. (Registered 25 January 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 1-4 November 2004, to Israel, paid for by the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel. (Registered 14 March 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Finland Station Ltd; film production company. (From 7 April 2006-21 March 2007 the company was called Black Rock Productions Ltd.)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-13 April 2008, to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, on trade visit with County Durham Development Company and North East Chamber of Commerce. Two nights' accommodation in Dubai and one night's accommodation in Abu Dhabi met by County Durham Development Company. (I paid for remaining accommodation and my own flights.) (Registered 24 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-31 May 2008, to Syria, as a member of a delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society and the Syrian Government. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - 13-19 April 2008, to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes Region and Genocide Prevention. The costs of my flights, internal travel and accommodation were borne by charities Christian Aid, Worldvision, International Alert and the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. (Registered 29 May 2008)
- 8-12 May 2008, to Baghdad, as a guest of the Islamic Dawa Party, to get update from Ministers on situation on the ground. The cost of travel and accommodation was borne by the Islamic Dawa Party. (Registered 6 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fees from the Telegraph Group. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 24-28 May 2008, to the Sultanate of Oman, for meetings with Ministers and Members of the Shura Council, at the invitation of the Majlis A'Shura. All costs including flights and accommodation for myself and my spouse were paid for by the Majlis A'Shura. (Registered 7 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 15-17 May 2008, to Guernsey at the invitation of the States of Guernsey, to play a football match with accommodation and hospitality provided by the States of Guernsey and a contribution to the air fare provided by our club sponsors National Grid. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - London Market Insurance Brokers Limited (non-executive).
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-31 May 2008, to Syria, as a member of a delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The costs of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society and the Syrian Government. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - The Mail on Sunday (Up to £5,000)
- (Registered 7 May 2008)
- Contributor to Wroxton College parliamentary seminars. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 13-20 July 2006, to India to visit garment manufacturing and subsistence farming and to discuss globalisation and global poverty. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of Christian Aid. (Registered 10 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 30 March-5 April 2008, to Sri Lanka as part of a delegation to meet Government, Opposition and Civil Society leaders and visit different parts of the island. Air fares, hospitality and accommodation costs met by the Government of Sri Lanka. (Registered 30 April 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Attendance at and participation in Thundersprint 2008. Accommodation, food and race entry provided by Thundersprint and loan of Laverda 750 racing motorcycle by Alto Performance. (Registered 13 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 24-28 May 2008, to Israel and the Palestinian Authority with Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel (LDFI). Air travel, some ground travel within Israel and West Bank, and some hospitality paid for by LDFI. Accommodation paid for by our hosts the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 30 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 18-23 May 2008, to Afghanistan, to see the work in country of the Department for International Development in my role as Shadow Minister for International Development. Flights and in-country costs were paid by Andrew Mitchell MP from registered donations made to him in his capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. (Registered 4 June 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
- House in Cambridge, from which rental income is received.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donations received through Conservative Campaign Headquarters used to support my office in my capacity as Shadow Secretary State for Health from:
- Mr Andrew Scott, Wiltshire (personal donation)
- Mr Julian Schild, London (personal donation)
- London Secure Services Limited, Tunbridge Wells
- (Registered 15 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 8-11 February 2008, to Ghana with the Parliamentary Football Team (UKPFC) to play football against the Ghana Parliament to support the 50th anniversary of Independence and to raise money for SOS Villages. Assistance in meeting the expenses of the visit was provided from the registered funds of the All-Party Parliamentary Football Club Group, provided by National Grid. (Registered 20 February2008)
| - 8-11 February 2008, to Ghana with the Parliamentary Football Team (UKPFC) to play football against the Ghana Parliament to support the 50th anniversary of Independence and to raise money for SOS Villages. Assistance in meeting the expenses of the visit was provided from the registered funds of the All-Party Parliamentary Football Club Group, provided by National Grid. (Registered 20 February 2008)
- 15-17 May 2008, to Guernsey at the invitation of the States of Guernsey, to play a football match with accommodation and hospitality provided by the States of Guernsey and a contribution to the air fare provided by our club sponsors National Grid. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 6-11 April 2008, to Israel and the Palestinian Authority 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 and Palestine provided by LFI. (Registered 30 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 29 April-6 May 2008, to USA and Canada in my capacity as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Taxation Group, to visit Washington, San Francisco and Ottawa to meet with officials, companies, interest groups and politicians for discussions on systems of taxation in the USA, Canada and UK. The visit was made at the invitation of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), Washington, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 16 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 13-15 May 2008, to Egypt, in my capacity as Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs. The cost of my return flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I stayed at the residence of the British Ambassador in Cairo. (Registered 21 May 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- JP Morgan Fleming Claverhouse Investment Trust PLC; investment in UK equities.
- IDOX plc (formerly i-documentsystems group plc) (non-executive); information advisory services, document management software and systems.
| - IDOX plc (formerly i-documentsystems group plc) (non-executive); information advisory services, document management software and systems.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 2-9 September 2007, to Israel and Palestine on fact-finding visit. Accommodation and travel funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 12 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-31 May 2008, to Syria, as a member of a delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society and the Syrian Government. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 30 March-5 April 2008, to Sri Lanka, as part of a delegation to meet Government, Opposition and Civil Society leaders and visit different parts of the island. Air fares, hospitality and accommodation costs met by the Government of Sri Lanka. (Registered 8 May 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Tenant crofter on the Island of Barra.
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Pettifer Group Limited; construction.
| - Pettifer Group Limited; leisure.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Panellist for the General Medical Council in relation to disciplinary issues.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 14-20 April 2008, to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes Region and Genocide Prevention as a guest of the Government of the DRC. The costs of my flights, internal travel and accommodation were borne by charities Christian Aid, International Alert and the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD). (Registered 27 May 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman (non-executive) Cashbox plc; an independent cash machine operator.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee for appearance on 'Have I Got News for You', April 2008. Fee paid to charity. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 May 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Adviser on defence matters (no parliamentary involvement) to ABS Aircraft AG; a Swiss company manufacturing hovercraft.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - A donation received through Conservative Campaign Headquarters used to support my office in my capacity as Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office from John Coldman. (Registered 15 May 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 6 bottles of Veuve Cliquot "La Grande Dame" champagne received from Moet Hennessy in the week beginning 14 April 2008. (Registered 11 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 17-22 March 2008, to India, to visit education projects with the Global Campaign for Education/World Vision. Travel, accommodation and subsistence paid for by World Vision. (Registered 25 April 2008)
- 5-8 April 2008, to Norway/Svalbard, to learn about the politics and economics of the High North, including energy policy and the impact of climate change. Travel, accommodation and other expenses paid by the Norwegian Embassy. (Registered 25 April 2008)
- 25-29 May 2008, to Bangladesh, to visit TB, microfinance and education programmes with the charity Results UK, who met the costs of travel, accommodation and food. (Registered 9 June 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| | - (a) Arrow Travel, Belfast.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Deputy First Minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- 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)
| - Consultancy work for Blue Hackle; a security company. (Registered 7 June 2007) (ended September 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
- Rental income from a flat in London.
| - Flat in London which is rented out.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Gym membership and personal training sessions provided by Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation from March-June 2008. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- In my role as Shadow Secretary for International Development I have received donations towards the running costs of my office from the following:
| - In my role as Shadow Secretary for International Development I have received donations towards the running costs of my office, including travel costs, from the following:
- Mrs Sandhya Popat, of Middlesex (personal donation)
- (Registered 29 April 2008)
- Mr Jerome Booth, of London (personal donation)
- Mrs Helena Frost, of Hove (personal donation)
- (Registered 13 May 2008)
- Mr Lennart Perlhagen, of London (personal donation)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Payment from Profile Books for publication of first volume of diaries to be entitled 'A View from the Foothills'. (£40,001-£45,000) (Registered 5 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donation from Caledonia Investments plc as contribution towards cost of my constituency office. (Registered 29 April 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - June 2007, a round of golf at Loch Lomond Golf Course for myself, my father and my brother, as guests of Mr Satay Singh. (Registered 4 April 2008)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
| | - 23 April 2008, I attended the FC Barcelona v Manchester United Champions League football match at the invitation of FC Barcelona. (Registered 8 May 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Minister in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Mr Julian Schild, of London, has provided financial support for research purposes, particularly in relation to an inquiry which I am conducting on behalf of the Conservative Party into the NHS IT programme. (Registered 19 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 20-22 April 2008, to Bonn, Germany, to participate in a conference, for which both the European Alliance Against Malaria and the Malaria Consortium contributed to my hotel, travel and accommodation expenses, the remainder of which I met personally. (Registered 19 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 6-7 March 2008, to Berlin, to take part in a British-German Parliamentarians Dialogue on Defence and Security Policies, costs borne by the Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung. (Registered 6 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2008 provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the Conservative Shadow Treasury Team. (Registered 24 April 2008)
- Donations received through Conservative Campaign Headquarters used to support my office in my capacity as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer from:
- Lord Harris of Peckham/Harris Ventures
- Mr Jeremy Isaac
- Mr Julian Schild
- Sir John Beckwith
- (Registered 15 May 2008)
- Hugh Sloane
- AP and Mrs B Yerolemou
- Lady Serena Rothschild
- Andrew Scott
- (Registered 9 June 2008)
- Ongoing support provided to the Conservative Shadow Treasury team, including myself, with the development of policy from:
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
- Grant Thornton
- The European School of Management
- The Boston Consulting Group
- Smith and Williamson
- (Registered 9 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 5-7 June 2008, to Chantilly, Virginia, USA, to attend Bilderberg Conference. My accommodation, ground transportation and meals were paid for by the sponsors of the Conference. (I paid for my flights and all other costs personally.) (Registered 9 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - First Minister of Northern Ireland (until March 2008).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Greater London Assembly Member.
- Client relationship work for Tokai Tokyo Securities Europe Limited.
| - Client relationship work for Tokai Tokyo Securities Europe Limited.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - The salary of one member of my staff will be paid from a donation made by Mr Jan Telensky, of Flamstead, Herts. (Registered 29 May 2008)
- April 2008, my constituency party organisation has received a donation from Mrs Miriam Wiedman-Smith. (Registered 21 May 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donations have been provided through Conservative Central Office to assist me with the employment of research staff from:
- Mr Stephen Brook, businessman, London
- Mr Richard Harrington, businessman, London
- Mr Stephen Massey, businessman, London
- (Registered 24 April 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Fee for speech at the Chartered Institute of Housing South West Conference in Torquay on 10 April 2008. (Up to £5,000) My travel and accommodation costs were met by the conference organisers. (Registered 21 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 16-23 September 2006, to Hong Kong with the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, at the invitation and expense of the Hong Kong SAR Government. (Registered 26 September 2006)
| - 17-23 April 2008, to San Francisco, to attend Web Mission 08. Hotel accommodation for six nights paid for by mission sponsors, who include HSBC plc, BT plc, Heller Ehrman LLP and TechCrunch. Flights and incidentals paid for by myself. (Registered 2 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 24-28 May 2008, to the Sultanate of Oman, to meet with Government Ministers and officials to discuss UK/Omani defence and trade relations. Flights and accommodation for my wife and me were paid for by the Government of Oman. (Registered 2 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 15-21 September 2006, to Bahrain, as secretary of the UK-Bahrain All-Party Parliamentary Group and accompanied by my wife, to meet with elected members and government ministers in order to discuss matters of mutual interest and to study the electoral registration and voting arrangements for the forthcoming Bahrain elections. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Bahrain Government. (Registered 22 September 2006)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Chairman (with effect from 8 June 2006), Construction Industry Council. The CIC is an umbrella body for professionals and consultants in the construction industry.
| - Deputy Chairman (from 11 June 2008-June 2009), Construction Industry Council. The CIC is an umbrella body for professionals and consultants in the construction industry.
- President of the Constructionarium; project designed to give young construction professionals and students experience of the processes involved in building and civil engineering projects.
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8. Land and Property |
- Two-bedroomed flat in London, from which rental income is received.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 14-18 April 2008, to Mumbai and Kolkata, India, leading a trade mission, hosted and paid for by British Expertise. (Registered 6 May 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 24-25 May 2008, my wife and I attended the Hay Literary Festival as guests of Sky broadcasting, who met all costs for tickets, accommodation and food. (Registered 9 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 5-8 April 2008, to Norway's high north and Svalbard/Spitzbergen, to look at the impact of climate change on the environment. Costs of the visit were met by the Norwegian Embassy. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 15-17 May 2008, to Guernsey at the invitation of the States of Guernsey, to play a football match with accommodation and hospitality provided by the States of Guernsey and a contribution to the air fare provided by our club sponsors National Grid. (Registered 16 June 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- ArmorGroup International plc (non-executive); security systems
- Aberdeen Asset Management plc (non executive)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - The Times (Up to £5,000)
- Interview for Al Jazeera TV. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 May 2008)
- Member of Advisory Board, Promethean Investments.
- Fee for speech to ABN-Amro in London on 20 May 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 13-16 April 2008, to Doha to attend 8th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade. Travel and accommodation expenses were paid by conference organisers. (Registered 12 May 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- Share options in ArmorGroup International plc.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 24-25 May 2008, two nights' accommodation, hospitality and tickets for my family and me at the Hay Literary Festival as a guest of BSkyB. (Registered 4 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-28 May 2008, to Syria, for discussions with the President and other politicians. Flights paid for by the British Syrian Society; hotel accommodation paid for by the Syrian Parliament. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 4-7 May 2008, to Washington DC, as chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nigeria, to consult with US policy and law makers on Nigeria. Flights, accommodation and other costs were met by Chatham House. (Registered 6 June 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
- Apartment in France, from which rental income is received.
| - Property in Italy, from which rental income is received.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Football Investors Limited (option to purchase).
| - (a) Football Investors Limited (option to purchase; ceased 14 December 2007).
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
- Coventry City Football Club (Holdings) Ltd. (non-executive).
- Coventry City Football Club Ltd. (unremunerated acting chairman).
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - From 14 December 2007, when I gave up being acting chairman and a director of Coventry City Football Club and wrote off loans to the Club, the new owners agreed to allow me to participate in the Club's car lease scheme from which I had the free use of a Jaguar car. This arrangement ceased on 14 June 2008.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
- The Romford Conservative Support Club.
| - The Romford Conservative Support Club, which has received a donation from Richard E L Smith, of Techtest Ltd, Leominster, Herefordshire. (Registered 10 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 14-17 April 2008, to Malta, as guest of the Maltese Government, to present the loving cup of England to the President of Malta, who paid for flights, hotels, transport and subsistence. (Registered 10 June 2008)
- 18-24 May 2008, to Taiwan, as a guest of the Taiwanese Government, with delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Taiwan Group, to attend the inauguration of President Ma Ying-Jeou, who paid for flights, hotels, transport and subsistence. (Registered 10 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 25-31 May 2008, to Syria, as a member of a delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society and the Syrian Government. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 24-28 May 2008, to Turkey, to attend and speak at AK Party Women's Congress and participate in a programme of meetings and visits. Flight, hotel costs and an interpreter were paid for by the AK Parti. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
- 29 June-4 July 2007, to China, visiting Nanjing and Beijing, to gain an understanding of the religious situation in China, including meeting senior government officials in the State Administration for Religious Affairs in Beijing. Travel and subsistence expenses were met by the Bible Society. (Registered 4 December2007)
| - 29 June-4 July 2007, to China, visiting Nanjing and Beijing, to gain an understanding of the religious situation in China, including meeting senior government officials in the State Administration for Religious Affairs in Beijing. Travel and subsistence expenses were met by the Bible Society. (Registered 4 December 02007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donations received through Conservative Campaign Headquarters used to support my office in my capacity as Shadow Housing Minister from:
- Carcol Ltd, London
- Goldsmith Williams Ltd, Liverpool
- Douglas & Gordon Ltd, London
- The Carling Partnership Ltd, London
- Sapcote Group plc, Birmingham
- Edeus Creators Ltd, Wolverhampton
- (Registered 15 May 2008)
- Ray Franklin, Potters Bar
- Alan Eisner, London
- (Registered 10 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - I have the rent free use of an office in the constituency provided by Tack & Co Accountants, of Southall. (Registered 15 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-12 February 2008, to Ghana, to play a football match against the Ghanaian Parliament at their invitation to celebrate their 50th anniversary of independence, to visit an SOS Villages project and a refugee camp at the invitation of PLAY Ghana, and to attend the African Nations Cup Final, with accommodation, food and local transport provided by the Parliament of Ghana and a contribution towards the air fare provide by our club sponsors National Grid,who also helped provide a charitable donation to SOS Villages. (Registered 12 June 2008)
- 15-17 May 2008, to Guernsey at the invitation of the States of Guernsey, to play a football match with accommodation and hospitality provided by the States of Guernsey and a contribution to the air fare provided by our club sponsors National Grid. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 29 March-4 April 2008, to Japan, to visit Kyoto University, Japanese Parliament and parliamentarians, the Foreign Office and Japanese technology businesses, at the invitation of the First Minister at the Embassy of Japan, Minister Hiramatsu. All costs of flights and accommodation were met by the Japanese Foreign Office. (Registered 4 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Member of District Policing Partnership, Magherafelt
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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8. Land and Property |
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 23-27 April 2008, to Atlanta and Washington DC, USA, to give a speech on Social Justice. Flights to Atlanta and return Washington DC including hotels paid for by The Heritage Foundation, Washington DC, USA. (Registered 2 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Business development and strategic adviser to:
- Investcorp; fund management company.
- GSC Partners; an investment company.
- Scythian; a management consultancy.
| - Business development and strategic adviser to Scythian; a management consultancy.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 27-29 February 2008, to Kiev, to attend the Europe-Ukraine Forum by invitation of the British Ukrainian Society. The cost of travel and accommodation was split between the Europe-Ukraine Forum and the British Ukrainian Society. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 18-24 May 2008, to Taiwan, in respect of various political issues including the inauguration of the President, paid for by the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Strategic Consultant to AMG Productions Ltd; investment company.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 21 May 2008, to Moscow, to attend the European Cup Final as a guest of the Manchester Evening News, who paid for my travel, accommodation and hospitality. (Registered 6 June 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
| | - (a) Taylor & Garner Ltd; company formed with my wife to undertake writing, broadcasting and consultancy work.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 2-8 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 9 June 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Avanti Communications Group plc (non-executive); supplier of satellite communications services.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 5-8 April 2008, to Tromso and Longyearbyen in Arctic Circle, Norway, to meet scientists, officials and politicians to discuss the impact of climate change in the region and energy issues and relationships with Russia. The visit was at the invitation and expense of the Government of Norway. (Registered 23 April 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - Two tickets for the FA Cup Final on 17 May 2008 from Ladbrokes plc. (Registered 16 June 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
- Fitness Industry Association Limited; represents fitness industry as trade body
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Lecturer at Cranfield University relating to my previous employment.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Consultant to Timpson Limited, providing general legal advice, mentoring and counselling.
- Practising barrister with outstanding existing cases which will provide future remuneration.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 30 May-1 June 2008, I attended a conference at Brocket Hall paid for by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. (Registered 4 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Fees for irregular column in PR Week (July-December 2007). (Actual £600) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 October 2007)
| - Fees for irregular column in PR Week (July-December 2007). (Actual £900) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 October 2007)
- Bi-monthly column for Public Affairs newsletter. (Actual £1200 per annum) (Up to £5,000)
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8. Land and Property |
- I receive rental income from a flat in London.
| - I receive rental income from a flat in London (until 7 May 2008).
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 24-28 May 2008, to the Sultanate of Oman at the invitation of the Majlis A'Shura. All costs including flights and accommodation for myself and my spouse were paid for by the Majlis A'Shura. (Registered 6 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Donations received through Conservative Campaign Headquarters used to supply my office in my capacity as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury and then Shadow Secretary of State for Transport from:
- Molyneaux Management Services Ltd, London
- Patrick Evershed, London (personal donation)
- Edward Lee, London (personal donation)
- David Macmillan, London (personal donation)
- Hilton Nathanson, London (personal donation)
- (Registered 15 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 13-16 April 2008, to Qatar, to participate in the Doha Democracy Forum. Flights and three nights' accommodation provided by Qatari Embassy. (Registered 25 April 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Regular column in PA News. (Up to £5,000) (Fee donated to charity.)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-12 February 2008, to Ghana, to play a football match against the Ghanaian Parliament at their invitation to celebrate their 50th anniversary of independence, to visit an SOS Villages project and a refugee camp at the invitation of PLAY Ghana, and to attend the African Nations Cup Final, with accommodation, food and local transport provided by the Parliament of Ghana and a contribution towards the air fare provide by our club sponsors National Grid,who also helped provide a charitable donation to SOS Villages. (Registered 12 June 2008)
- 15-17 May 2008, to Guernsey at the invitation of the States of Guernsey, to play a football match with accommodation and hospitality provided by the States of Guernsey and a contribution to the air fare provided by our club sponsors National Grid. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
- Parliamentary Adviser to the Green Lane Association Ltd (a national user group). (Up to £5,000)
| - Parliamentary Adviser to:
- Green Lane Association Ltd (a national user group)
- BMF (British Motorcycle Federation)
- The TRF (Trail Riders Fellowship)
- (Up to £5,000 total)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - One-off fee in respect of directorship of Cawood, a company owned by Sensortec Ltd. (Registered 2 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
| | - Mr Ian Armitage, businessman. (Registered 2 June 2008)
- Nicholas Mayer, Guildford.
- Sophie Mayer, Guildford.
- Angela Mayer, Guildford.
- Jocelyn AB Pugh, London.
- Clementina Mayer, Guildford.
- Louise EC Pugh, Oxford. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 1-3 June 2008, to New York, to attend Education Summit Meeting, organised by the Sutton Trust, who paid for my air fare and accommodation. (Registered 13 June 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
| | - Chairman of Universal Sensors Limited; company developing biosensors owned by Sensortec Limited.
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8. Land and Property |
- Farmland at Tredomen Court, Wales.
- Three houses in Tredomen, Brecon, from which rental income is received.
- One house in Exmouth, Devon, from which rental income is received.
| - Half share in farmland at Tredomen Court, Wales.
- Half share in three houses in Tredomen, Brecon, from which rental income is received.
- Half share in a house in Exmouth, Devon, from which rental income is received.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
- (a) Health Amico Ltd; health information service
- (a) Revolution Ventures Ltd
- (b) IX Group; GP polling
| - (a) Revolution Ventures Ltd
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Business consultant to WIN plc; a telecommunications company which bought Pocket Group Ltd, a company which I previously owned.
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8. Land and Property |
- I hold half the proceeds of the sale of a flat (ie £60,123) formerly held in trust for my father. The proceeds are to be used for my father's future benefit.
| - I hold half the proceeds of the sale of a flat formerly held in trust for my father. The proceeds are to be used for my father's future benefit.
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 18-24 May 2008, to Taiwan with the All-Party Parliamentary British-Taiwan Group, to attend the inauguration of the President. All expenses including travel, hotel accommodation, transport and meals were paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 5 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 18-24 May 2008, to Taiwan as Co-Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary British-Taiwan Group, to attend the inauguration of the President. All expenses including travel, hotel accommodation, transport and meals were paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 4 June 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
| | - 3 May 2008, two tickets to Middlesbrough Football Club as guest of Tyne Tees Television. (Registered 9 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
| | - 7-12 February 2008, to Ghana, to play a football match against the Ghanaian Parliament at their invitation to celebrate their 50th anniversary of independence, to visit an SOS Villages project and a refugee camp at the invitation of PLAY Ghana, and to attend the African Nations Cup Final, with accommodation, food and local transport provided by the Parliament of Ghana and a contribution towards the air fare provide by our club sponsors National Grid, who also helped provide a charitable donation to SOS Villages. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
| | - Business consultancy work for KIT-digital; software company.
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