This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 16 June 2008 and 8 July 2008, in alphabetical order by MP.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - May 2008, fees as a presenter on BBC One's 'This Week' programme, ongoing. (Actual £2,457). (Registered 25 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 8-18 August 2006, to France and participation in piano school as part of filming for BBC "Play It Again" programme. Flight, accommodation and tuition 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)
- 14-16 December 2007, to USA, to the Yale Centre for British Art, Yale University. Flight and accommodation paid for by Yale University. (Registered 14 January 2008)
| - 14-16 December 2007, to USA, to the Yale Centre for British Art, Yale University. Flight and accommodation paid for by Yale University. (Registered 14 January 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- The Cayo Foundation have made a donation to a charity as sponsorship for my growing a beard. (Registered 27 March 2007)
| - My wife and I attended the Conservative Summer Party at the Roundhouse Theatre on 30 June 2008, as guests of Mr Michael Hintze. (Registered 1 July 2008)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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- April 2007, in the course of a visit to Afghanistan by the Defence Select Committee, which I chair, I was given a rug by the Minister of Defence of Afghanistan. (Registered 21 April 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 3-4 July 2008, to Sweden, to take part in a study tour with SITA UK, visiting various waste collection and recycling and waste management facilities. Flights and an overnight stay in Helsingborg were paid for by SITA UK. (Registered 8 July 2008)
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| | - 20-22 May 2008, to Australia, to address a conference on domestic violence in Canberra. Return flights to Australia and accommodation in Canberra paid for by the ACT Government. (Registered 18 June 2008)
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- 31 March-5 April 2007, to Russia, visiting Moscow and Kazan with the All-Party British-Russian Parliamentary Group, to exchange views with members of the Duma and the Russian Government and leaders of the Kazan Community. Hotels, hospitality and internal Russian flights provided by Novosti, the Russian news agency. (Flights to and from Moscow paid for by the IPU). (Registered 8 May 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Kevin McGrath, of London (personal donation)
- Mark McDonald, of London (personal donation).
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- Gilad Hayeem, of London (personal donation).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fees for interviews for House Magazine. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 23 April 2007)
- Fees for speeches to the National School of Government. (Up to £5,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27 May-2 June 2007, to Syria as a member of a UK parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. Flights, hospitality and accommodation paid by British Syrian Society. (Registered 12 June 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- John Wilkinson, Wilkinson Star Ltd, Manchester. (Registered 16 April 2007)
- 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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- 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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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- April 2007, preparing for presentation for Channel 5 programme for 'Big Ideas That Changed the World' series. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 24 April 2007)
| - Adviser on business development to A4e Ltd; global public service reform. (£25,001-£30,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 22 March 2007, fee for speaking engagement at Pet Food Manufacturers Annual Conference. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 April 2007)
- 10 May 2007, Sky Television appearance. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 24 May 2007)
- 6 June 2007, fee for speech on security and risk management from the Association of Insurance and Risk Management. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 July 2007)
| - 25 June 2008, panellist for Insurance Times 'Question Time' - Flooding event. (Up to £5,000) Fee donated to charity. (Registered 25 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-26 April 2007, to Iran, to engage in dialogue with Iranian Parliamentarians and others on current affairs in Iran. Travel and subsistence expenses were met by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 9 May 2007)
- 10-22 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. (Registered 15 October 2007)
| - 10-22 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. (Registered 15 October 2007)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Director of CAABU (The Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding Ltd.) (appointed 25 November 2004).
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 17-19 February 2007, to Israel, on fact-finding visit to consider Israel/Palestine security issues. All costs met by the Labour Friends of Israel. (Registered 10 April 2007)
- 24-29 August 2007, to Israel and Palestine on fact-finding visit, including various meetings and attendance at a peace conference. All travel and other expenses met by Middle East Peace Initiative. (Registered 4 October 2007)
| - 24-29 August 2007, to Israel and Palestine on fact-finding visit, including various meetings and attendance at a peace conference. All travel and other expenses met by Middle East Peace Initiative. (Registered 4 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 24-25 April 2007, to Warsaw, to address British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) Conference, attend political meetings and a briefing at the British Embassy. Travel and accommodation provided by BPCC. (Registered 26 April 2007)
- 9-11 September 2007, to Gibraltar with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gibraltar to attend and speak at the National Day celebration on 10 September. Travel and accommodation provided by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 30 September 2007)
| - 9-11 September 2007, to Gibraltar with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gibraltar to attend and speak at the National Day celebration on 10 September. Travel and accommodation provided by the Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 30 September 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Occasional lecture to the Civil Service College. This involves no payment to myself, but a donation is made to the Newcastle East & Wallsend Parliamentary Association, which is the local political campaign fund. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 31 May 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Lord Bhattacharyya
- Sir Sigmund Sternberg
- Lord Leitch
- Lord Gregson
- Community Trade Union
- Caparo Industries plc
- Mr John Miskelly, of Lisburn, Northern Ireland
- Lord Gavron
- Vehicle and driver support for Leadership Campaign from the Co-operative Party.
- Design services for Leadership Campaign from Abbot Mead Vickers BBDO Ltd.
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- Donations to Leadership Campaign Fund received from:
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 24-29 March 2007, to Nanjing and Shanghai, to attend Nanjing Automobile Company's launch of MG car production in China and to hold a range of meetings on the automotive industry and economic development/investment in my constituency. Return travel to China, transport within China and accommodation funded by Nanjing Automobile Company. (Registered 6 April 2007)
- 4-11 September 2007, fact-finding visit to Palestine and Israel. Accommodation and travel funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 28 September 2007)
| - 4-11 September 2007, fact-finding visit to Palestine and Israel. Accommodation and travel funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 28 September 2007)
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- 13-16 April 2007, to Dubai, UAE, to give a speech at the World Forum. Economy flight and hotel accommodation paid for by the World Forum. (Registered 16 April 2007)
- 22-25 April 2007, to Qatar to attend the 7th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 26 April 2007)
- 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain to meet the Government and Ministers to discuss the Middle East situation and Iraq. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 11 September 2007)
| - 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain to meet the Government and Ministers to discuss the Middle East situation and Iraq. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 11 September 2007)
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- 17-24 March 2007, to Brazil, visiting Santarem, Brasilia and Sao Paolo, to explore how the UK Government can support Brazil with its action on climate change. All travel and accommodation costs were met by the World Wildlife Fund. (Registered 23 April 2007)
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- 25-28 February 2007, to Israel, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI). CFI contributed the costs of flights, accommodation and some meals. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Official Guests Department) contributed to the costs of travel inside Israel, some accommodation and three meals. (Registered 29 May 2007)
- 5-8 May 2007, to Israel, hosted by the European Coalition for Israel, a pan-European Christian organisation, which contributed to the costs of flights, accommodation and some meals. (Registered 29 May 2007)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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- During a non-registrable visit to Jamaica in June 2006 I received a flight upgrade from Air Jamaica. (Registered 13 April 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- In the course of a non-registrable CPA visit to Botswana, my wife and I were upgraded by Virgin Atlantic on 14 and 21 April 2007. (Registered 25 April 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant in relation to the non-UK commercial activities of Consolidated Contractors International Co., an international construction company founded in Lebanon with its head office now in Athens.
- Fee for speaking at the Financial Security Assurance's European Infrastructure Leaders Forum in Venice on 27 April 2007 (Up to £5,000). The costs of travel and accommodation from 26-29 April for my partner and myself were paid by Financial Security Assurance. (Registered 30 April 2007)
- Fee for taking part in ITN Blair programme on 10 May 2007. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 May 2007)
| - International Co., an international construction company founded in Lebanon with its head office now in Athens.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 26 March 2007, private plane from Edinburgh to Blackpool, provided by Mr Michael Peagram, of Oxford. (Registered 13 April 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd provided assistance to me in my previous capacity as Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party. Projects sponsored were:
- A 2005 registered "Mini One" vehicle to be used as a pool car by my office.
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- Salary of personal spokesman.
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| - The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd provided assistance to me in my previous capacity as Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party. Project sponsored was the salary of a personal spokesman. (Registered 14 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27 May-1 June 2007, to Hong Kong at the invitation of the Hong Kong Government. Transport, accommodation and some meals were provided by the Hong Kong authorities. (Registered 6 June 2007)
- 6-16 September 2007, to China as Chairman of 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 18 October 2007)
| - 6-16 September 2007, to China as Chairman of 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 18 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Article for Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 21 June 2007)
- Articles for Guardian. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 21 June 2007)
- Participation in debate on 24 April 2007 organised by the Gruter Institute for Law and Behavioral Research. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 21 June 2007)
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| | - 25-28 May 2008, to Syria, as a member of a parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 8 July 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 23-30 March 2007, to India, to investigate TB, organised and sponsored by Results UK. (Registered 19 April 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 16 June 2008, fee for speaking engagement at the International Energy Credit Association Conference at the Divani Appollon Palace, Athens. (Up to £5,000) Flight, hotel and other incidental expenses paid by IECA. (Registered 7 July 2008)
- 18-19 June 2008, fee for speaking engagements for Cofunds Ltd, at Marriott Hotel, Bristol and Pendley Manor Hotel, Tring, organised by Speakers Corner. (£5,001-£10,000) Hotel and travel expenses paid by Cofunds Ltd. (Registered 7 July 2008)
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- 31 May-3 June 2007, to Istanbul, Turkey, to attend a Bilderberg Conference. My hotel accommodation was paid for by the Turkish sponsors of the conference; I paid all my own expenses and travel. (Registered 14 June 2007)
- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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- 5-11November 2006, to Nigeria with a delegation organised under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nigeria. The costs of the visit were met by Shell, Diageo and Chatham House. (Registered 3 April 2007)
- 3-11 November 2007, to Miami, Barbados, Jamaica and Haiti, to investigate international development issues and Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations in the Caribbean. 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 28 November 2007)
| - 3-11 November 2007, to Miami, Barbados, Jamaica and Haiti, to investigate international development issues and Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations in the Caribbean. 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 28 November 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donation to my campaign for election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party received from:
- Amicus
- TGWU
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- UNITE (TWGU section)
| - Donation to my campaign for election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party received from: UNITE (TWGU section) . (Registered 11 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-26 April 2007, to Doha, Qatar, to attend and speak at a conference on development organised by the Qatari Government. The costs of all flights and accommodation for my husband and me were met by the Qatari Government. (Registered 15 May 2007)
- 12-15 April 2008, to Doha at the invitation of the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs to attend the 8th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade. My flights, internal travel and accommodation were paid for by the Government of Qatar. I was accompanied by my husband, who was provided with internal travel, accommodation and food, but paid for his own flights. (Registered 22 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 23-26 April 2007, to Qatar, to attend the Doha International Forum, as a guest of the organisers, who met all my costs. (Registered 2 May 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 16 March 2007, I attended the Cheltenham Festival races as a guest of Channel 4. (Registered 29 March 2007)
- 20-21 October 2007, I attended the Rugby World Cup in Paris as a guest of Betfair, who paid for my ticket, travel and hotel accommodation for one night. (Registered 24 October 2007)
| - 20-21 October 2007, I attended the Rugby World Cup in Paris as a guest of Betfair, who paid for my ticket, travel and hotel accommodation for one night. (Registered 24 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 26-31 May 2007, to Israel, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI). CFI contributed to the cost of flights, accommodation and some meals. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Official Guests Department) contributed to the costs of travel inside Israel, some accommodation and three meals. (Registered 7 June 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donation from Mr Michael Hintze on 29 August 2007 for the purposes of office research and other office expenses. (Registered 13 September 2007)
- 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) |
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- I attended Silverstone on 8 July 2007, at the invitation of Lord Hesketh and as a guest of Silverstone Circuits Ltd. (Registered 19 July 2007)
- 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 |
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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 25 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fees for journalism and lecturing from:
- The Guardian (Up to £5,000)
- The Independent (Up to £5,000)
- CPMS (Centre for Management and Policy Studies (Up to £5,000)
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- 29 March-15 April 2007, to Ontario, Canada, to undertake a speaking tour, at the invitation of the Ontario Health Coalition and the Canadian Union of Public Employees who paid for my air fare and the accommodation expenses of my wife and me while in Ontario. (Registered 1 May 2007)
- 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)
| - 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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- 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)
- 28 September-5 October 2007, to Taiwan, with delegation of parliamentarians from All-Party British-Taiwanese Group and All-Party Railways Group to look at developments in transport policy, as guest of the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 1 November 2007)
| - 28 September-5 October 2007, to Taiwan, with delegation of parliamentarians from All-Party British-Taiwanese Group and All-Party Railways Group to look at developments in transport policy, as guest of the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 1 November 2007)
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- 29 January-1 February 2007, to USA, to attend Congressional Internet Caucus conference in Washington DC. Travel and accommodation costs met by EURIM (the European Information Society Group) and PITCOM (Parliamentary Information Technology Committee). (Registered 29 March 2007)
- 12-14 March 2007, to USA, to attend an international conference on health policy and diabetes in New York. Travel and accommodation costs met by Novo Nordisk Ltd, the sponsors of the conference. (Registered 29 March 2007)
- 11-21 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. (Registered 30 October 2007)
| - 11-21 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. (Registered 30 October 2007)
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- 27 May-2 June 2007, to Syria as a member of a UK parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. Flights, hospitality and accommodation paid by British Syrian Society. (Registered 6 June 2007)
- 7-11 September 2007, to Bahrain for meetings with ministers and others on Iraq and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation paid by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 21 September 2007)
| - 7-11 September 2007, to Bahrain for meetings with ministers and others on Iraq and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation paid by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 21 September 2007)
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| | - 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 the Parliamentary Football Club sponsors, National Grid. (Registered 3 July 2008)
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- 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)
- 10-12 September 2007, to South Africa, to investigate the role of the private sector in combating HIVand AIDS in Africa. The visit was financed by Business Action for Africa through contributions from SABMiller, Anglo American and Merck. (Registered 3 October 2007)
| - 10-12 September 2007, to South Africa, to investigate the role of the private sector in combating HIVand AIDS in Africa. The visit was financed by Business Action for Africa through contributions from SABMiller, Anglo American and Merck. (Registered 3 October 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 24-26 May 2008, accommodation and hospitality at Hay Literature Festival for myself and my wife courtesy of BSkyB. (Registered 30 June 2008)
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| | - 28 May-1 June 2008, to Singapore, as part of an invitation to the International Institute for Strategic Studies 2008 Shangri-la Dialogue in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. My flights and accommodation in Singapore were paid for by the IISS. (Registered 17 June 2008)
- 18-23 June 2008, to New York, USA, to attend and speak at a dinner and reception for the Jewish Institute for National Affairs (JINSA) in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Defence. My return business class airfare from London to New York and one night's accommodation were met by JINSA. (Registered 3 July 2008)
- 19-22 June 2008, to Colorado, USA, to attend and speak at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) World Forum in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Defence. My return flights from New York to Vail, Colorado were provided by Brevan Howard Asset Management. My accommodation, ground transportation and meals were paid for by the AEI. (Registered 3 July 2008)
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- 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)
| - 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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- 29 March 2007, helicopter from Battersea to Broughton Airfield (North Wales); and to Telford, provided by Mr Henry Lawson of Henfield Lodge Aviation Ltd. (Registered 23 April 2007)
- 22 May 2007, I received two tickets for the Chelsea Flower Show from Gallaher plc. (Registered 5 June 2007)
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| | - 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 27 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2007 provided by PriceWaterhouse Coopers (involving staff time of approximately 3 days per week) from 29 March to 29 June 2007; and from KPMG (involving staff time of approximately 1½ days per week) from 30 April to 31 May 2007. (Registered 6 June 2007)
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- Reception sponsored by Toyota in my constituency on 12 July 2007. (Registered 8 August 2007)
| - Reception sponsored by Toyota for my constituency on 12 July 2007. (Registered 8 August 2007)
- Reception sponsored by Toyota for my constituency in June 2008. (Registered 29 June 2008)
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- 27-30 May 2007, to Syria as a member of a UK parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. Flights, hospitality and accommodation paid by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 13 June 2007)
- 2-4 September 2007, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel. Travel and accommodation paid for by Labour Friends of Israel. (Registered 22 April 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 1 March 2007, speech in London at the annual dinner of Insight Investment. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 3 May 2007)
- 22 March, speech in Sussex at the annual conference of Invista Real Estate. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 3 May 2007)
- 21 April 2007, speech in London for Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw. (£20,001-£25,000) (Registered 3 May 2007)
| - 7 June 2008, speech at a lunch in London hosted by Orange Business Services. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 17 June 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 23 May 2007 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hyde Park was met by CQS. (Registered 19 June 2007)
- A donation made to Conservative Central Office by Mr Alan Morgan of London has helped to provide one member of staff in my office who supports me in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. (Registered 14 February 2008)
| - A donation made to Conservative Central Office by Mr Alan Morgan of London has helped to provide one member of staff in my office who supports me in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. (Registered 14 February 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 19 May 2008, helicopter from Crewe to London provided by Bearwood Corporate Services Ltd, Southampton. (Registered 17 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 28 March-3 April 2007, to Belize, Brazil, the Falkland Islands, Iceland, Panama, and the Turks and Caicos Islands 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 during the visit, except for my accommodation in Panama where I was the guest of the Vice-President and Foreign Minister, Samuel Lewis Navarro. (Registered 3 May 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)
- 7-9 December 2007, to Bahrain, to attend the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Conference. The cost of my accommodation and return flights from London to Bahrain was met by the IISS. (Registered 10 December 2007)
| - 7-9 December 2007, to Bahrain, to attend the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Conference. The cost of my accommodation and return flights from London to Bahrain was met by the IISS. (Registered 10 December 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr Wallace Dobbin, of London (personal donation). (Registered 29 March 2007)
- Mr Terrence Albert Johnsey, of South Wales (personal donation). (Registered 18 April 2007)
- Mr Loughlin Hickey, of London (personal donation). (Registered 27 April 2007)
- ASLEF trade union. (Registered 27 April 2007)
- Mr David Nicholas Owen Williams, of South Wales (personal donation). (Registered 18 May 2007)
- Mr Neville Allport, of South Wales (personal donation). (Registered 18 May 2007)
- Mr Jashu Shah, of Middlesex (personal donation). (Registered 18 May 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 22 May 2007, my wife and I were guests of Gallaher plc for lunch at the Chelsea Flower Show. (Registered 5 June 2007)
| - 20 May 2008, my wife and I were guests of Gallaher plc for lunch at the Chelsea Flower Show. (Registered 23 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27-30 May 2007, to Russia, to deliver a speech at a conference at the Moscow School of Political Studies, who paid for my travel, accommodation on site and meals. (Registered 6 June 2007)
- 7-8 September 2007, to Frankfurt/Main, Germany, to deliver a speech at a conference at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, who paid for my travel, accommodation on site and meals. (Registered 25 October 2007)
| - 7-8 September 2007, to Frankfurt/Main, Germany, to deliver a speech at a conference at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, who paid for my travel, accommodation on site and meals. (Registered 25 October 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Ken Follett, of Hertfordshire (personal donation). (Registered 20 April 2007)
- Ken Follett, of Hertfordshire (personal donation). (Registered 11 June 2007)
- Fiona Mctaggart MP (personal donation). (Registered 11 June 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donation from the GMB to Newcastle North Constituency Labour Party towards expenses incurred in the local government elections. (Registered 3 April 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 18-22 March 2007, to Turkey with the All-Party British-Turkish Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation and in-country costs were met by the Turkish Government. (Registered 29 March 2007)
- 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)
| - 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)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2007 provided by PriceWaterhouse Coopers (involving staff time of approximately 3 days per week) from 29 March to 29 June 2007; and from KPMG (involving staff time of approximately 1½ days per week) from 30 April to 31 May 2007. (Registered 6 June 2007)
- 28 June 2007, I attended Wimbledon accompanied by a guest, at the invitation of Provident Financial. (Registered 30 June 2007)
| - 28 June 2007, I attended Wimbledon accompanied by a guest, at the invitation of Provident Financial. (Registered 30 June 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Occasional research for Bridgepoint; private equity company
- Occasional research for Stirling Square; private equity company.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - June 2008, to Syria and Lebanon. Flights, hotels, transport and subsistence paid for by Conflicts Forum. I was upgraded on one flight by British Midland. (Registered 30 June 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 25 April 2007 and 1 May 2007, tickets to the Champions League Semi-Finals matches between Liverpool and Chelsea, provided by Liverpool FC. (Registered 26 May 2007)
- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27 March-16 April 2007, my wife and I were guests of Saga in a cruise from Los Angeles to Miami. I delivered two speeches and participated in a Question and Answer session on the trip which was organised by a subsidiary of Saga Group. The cost of our air fares to and from the USA were met by Saga. (Registered 26 May 2007)
- 3-10 December 2007, to Sudan to study conditions in Darfur and discuss them with members of the Sudanese Government. Flights to and from Sudan were paid for by the Anglo-Arab Organisation. Accommodation in Khartoum and internal travel to and from Darfur were paid for by the Government of Sudan. (Registered 19 December 2007)
| - 3-10 December 2007, to Sudan to study conditions in Darfur and discuss them with members of the Sudanese Government. Flights to and from Sudan were paid for by the Anglo-Arab Organisation. Accommodation in Khartoum and internal travel to and from Darfur were paid for by the Government of Sudan. (Registered 19 December 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 18-22 March 2007, to Turkey with the All-Party British-Turkish Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation and in-country costs were met by the Turkish Government. (Registered 9 May 2007)
- 8-12 September 2007, to Gibraltar, to attend National Day celebrations. All costs of the visit were paid by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 29 January 2008)
| - 8-12 September 2007, to Gibraltar, to attend National Day celebrations. All costs of the visit were paid by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 29 January 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 24-28 March 2007, to India, as a member of a parliamentary delegation with Results UK to visit HIV/AIDS and TB programmes. External and internal flights, accommodation and food were paid for by Results UK. (Registered 6 June 2007)
- 27-30 May 2007, to Syria, as a member of a UK parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 6 June 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Non-executive Chairman of Argus Scotland Ltd. (£20,001-£25,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Consultant to Argus Libya UK LLP. (£20,001-£25,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Reg Race, of Chesterfield (personal donation)
- Lord Battacharyya
- Sonny Leong, of Oxfordshire (personal donation)
- Waseem Siddiqui, of Croydon (personal donation)
- Anwar Ansari, AA Homes, limited company, Croydon
- Lord Sainsbury
- William Law, of Hessle, East Yorkshire (personal donation)
- MKM Building Supplies
- DMQA Holdings, limited company, East Yorkshire
- Wykeland Group, limited company, East Yorkshire
- Andrew Hood, of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 9 May 2007)
- Mr John Reid, of London (personal donation.)
- (Registered 23 May 2007)
- Lord Leitch
- Lord Paul
- Michael Cashman MEP
- Graham Cole of Somerset (personal donation)
- Faiz Rasool of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 5 June 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- I was sponsored by High and Mighty clothing company for taking part in the London Marathon in April 2007. The sponsorship consisted of a donation made directly to a local charity, and vouchers of a value below the registrable threshold for my own use in the company's stores. (Registered 30 May 2007)
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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 husband and son and I paid my own and my family's travel and accommodation costs. Sponsorship was received from Diageo, Microsoft, Colliers, Vauxhall, Visa and the Australian Parliament Sports Club which was given to the following charities: the Trew Foundation (New Zealand), the Lord's Taverners (Australia) and Chance to Shine (UK), with the exception of a small proportion retained for incidental expenses. (Registered 27 March 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 16 December 2006-7 January 2007, to Australia and New Zealand with the Lords and Commons Cricket Team for inter-parliamentary matches. I was accompanied by my wife, Ann Keen MP, and our son and we paid our own travel and accommodation costs. Sponsorship was received from Diageo, Microsoft, Colliers, Vauxhall, Visa and the Australian Parliament Sports Club which was given to the following charities: the Trew Foundation (New Zealand), the Lord's Taverners (Australia) and Chance to Shine (UK), with the exception of a small proportion retained for incidental expenses. (Registered 3 April 2007)
- 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)
| - 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- I received the loan of a Jaguar XK8 car for a weekend from the Ford Motor Company. (Registered 6 June 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 23-30 March 2007, to India to investigate TB, organised and sponsored by Results UK. (Registered 8 June 2007)
- 16-20 May 2007, to the Republic of Korea for the annual meeting of the UK-Korea Forum for the Future. My air travel and hotel costs were met by the UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 7 June 2007)
- 3-8 September 2007, to Germany and Poland to visit freight facilities. Hotel and transport funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 27 September 2007)
| - 3-8 September 2007, to Germany and Poland to visit freight facilities. Hotel and transport funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 27 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27 May-1 June 2007, to Hong Kong at the invitation of the Hong Kong Government. Transport, accommodation and some meals were provided by the Hong Kong authorities. (Registered 13 June 2007)
- 2-9 December 2007, to Tunisia, to the African Development Bank to investigate how this multilateral institution operates. 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 12 December 2007)
| - 2-9 December 2007, to Tunisia, to the African Development Bank to investigate how this multilateral institution operates. 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 12 December 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 18-22 March 2007, to Turkey with the All-Party British-Turkish Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation and in-country costs were met by the Turkish Government. (Registered 28 March 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-8 June 2007, to USA, in my capacity as Chairman of the All Party Taxation Group, to discuss differences between the US and UK systems of taxation. My flights and accommodation were paid for by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), Washington DC on behalf of Intuit Inc. (Registered 15 June 2007)
- 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)
| - 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 22 May 2007, my wife and I were guests of Gallaher plc at the Chelsea Flower Show. (Registered 23 May 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 15 February-4 March 2007, to Kenya and Tanzania on a fact finding visit in my position as Chairman of the Globalisation and Global Poverty Group, who paid the costs of the visit. I then travelled on to Maputo, Mozambique, to take part in the ANFP Leadership Seminar convened by the Government of Mozambique. This part of the journey was financed by USAid (and the Department for International Development). (Registered 11 May 2007)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) JP Morgan Elect Managed Growth Investment Trust.
- (b) Classwatch Limited.
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- Classwatch Limited.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- One return flight from Manchester to Frankfurt and one return flight from Frankfurt to New York on the inaugural flight of the Airbus A380 to New York, both paid for by Airbus UK between 19 and 22 March 2007. (Accommodation expenses were paid by me.) (Registered 18 May 2007)
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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 two children and I paid my own and my family's travel and accommodation costs. Sponsorship was received from Diageo, Microsoft, Colliers, Vauxhall, Visa and the Australian Parliament Sports Club which was given to the following charities: the Trew Foundation (New Zealand), the Lord's Taverners (Australia) and Chance to Shine (UK), with the exception of a small proportion retained for incidental expenses. (Registered 10 April 2007)
- 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 2 November 2007)
| - 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 2 November 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 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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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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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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Security consultant to Olive Group (from April 2008).
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr Dolar Popat of Middlesex (personal donation)
- (Registered 2 April 2007)
- Mr Mark and Alexia Florman of London (personal donation)
- Mr John and Karen Moreton of Hampshire (personal donation)
- Mr Simon and Karen Day of London (personal donation)
- Mr Michael Alen-Buckley of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 16 May 2007)
- Mr Jamie Borwick of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 23 May 2007)
- Mr Charlie Caminada of London (personal donation)
- Mr Peter Dubens of London (personal donation)
- (Registered 8 June 2007)
- Mrs Helena Frost of Hove (personal donation)
- (Registered 25 June 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
| - 2-6 September 2007, to Tanzania, Madagascar and Tunisia in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. The cost of my flights were met by Flying Lion Ltd. In-country costs were met by previous donations as shown in Category 4 above. (Registered 11 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 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)
| - 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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- 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)
- 16-20 May 2007, to the Republic of Korea for the annual meeting of the UK-Korea Forum for the Future. Business class air travel and hotel costs were met by the UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 17 June 2007)
| - 16-20 May 2007, to the Republic of Korea for the annual meeting of the UK-Korea Forum for the Future. Business class air travel and hotel costs were met by the UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 17 June 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)
- 11-15 November 2007, to Rio de Janeiro, to attend the Internet Governance Forum, an event facilitated by the United Nations as a multi-stakeholder event, to represent interest of All-Party Groups including Pitcom (Parliamentary Information Technology Committee) and the interest of Eurim (European Information Society Group). Travel and hotel costs funded by Eurim with the support of Nominet. (Registered 4 March 2008)
| - 11-15 November 2007, to Rio de Janeiro, to attend the Internet Governance Forum, an event facilitated by the United Nations as a multi-stakeholder event, to represent interest of All-Party Groups including Pitcom (Parliamentary Information Technology Committee) and the interest of Eurim (European Information Society Group). Travel and hotel costs funded by Eurim with the support of Nominet. (Registered 4 March 2008)
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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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member of the London Assembly.
- Barrister - not currently practising.
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8. Land and Property |
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-26 April 2007, to Iran, to engage in dialogue with Iranian Parliamentarians and others on current affairs in Iran. Travel and subsistence expenses were met by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 9 May 2007)
- 27 May-2 June 2007, to Syria, as a member of a UK parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 6 June 2007)
- 15-21 September 2007, to China, to engage in dialogue with members of the Chinese Government and others on economic and business affairs in China. Internal travel and accommodation expenses were met by the Chinese Government. The return flight to China was paid personally. (Registered 25 September 2007)
| - 15-21 September 2007, to China, to engage in dialogue with members of the Chinese Government and others on economic and business affairs in China. Internal travel and accommodation expenses were met by the Chinese Government. The return flight to China was paid personally. (Registered 25 September 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- April 2008, my constituency party organisation has received a donation from Mrs Miriam Wiedman-Smith. (Registered 21 May 2008)
| - April 2008, Mr Ralph Thornberry, Hemel Hempstead. (Registered 22 April 2008)
- My constituency party organisation has received donations from:
- April 2008, Mrs Miriam Wiedman-Smith. (Registered 21 May 2008)
- April 2008, Mr Peter Baker, Harpenden. (Registered 22 April 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- I have received a deferred payment from Credit Market Analysis in respect of work done for the company in 2002-03, before my election to Parliament. (Registered 17 April 2007)
- Fee for project for Logotron Ltd. (Registered 30 January 2008)
| - Fee for project for Logotron Ltd. (Registered 30 January 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 7-11 February 2007, to India to visit outsourced operations in Bangalore and the UK Consular Entry Clearance Section in Mumbai. All travel and accommodation costs met by Norwich Union. (Registered 18 April 2007)
- 19-25 August 2007, to Armenia, to meet parliamentarians in Yerevan and Karabakh and to visit the work of a UK sponsored NGO. All travel, accommodation and hospitality paid for by the ARF Party of the Armenian Parliament. (Registered 19 September 2007)
| - 19-25 August 2007, to Armenia, to meet parliamentarians in Yerevan and Karabakh and to visit the work of a UK sponsored NGO. All travel, accommodation and hospitality paid for by the ARF Party of the Armenian Parliament. (Registered 19 September 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - First payment from Tiger Aspect productions for programme entitled 'Prescott on Class'. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 2 July 2008)
- Advance payment from Headline Publishing for book entitled 'Pulling No Punches'. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 2 July 2008)
- Fee for speech to the Institute of Travel and Tourism Annual Conference in Cyprus. (£5,001-£10,000) All travel and accommodation expenses for my wife and me were met by the Institute. (Registered 2 July 2008)
- Fee for speech to the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Annual Conference in Brighton. (£5,001-£10,000) All travel costs were met by the Institute. (Registered 2 July 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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 17 April 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Speech at the Fishburn's Financial Services Conference on 7 June 2007. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 13 June 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee for speech to Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors, Leeds, 14 June 2008. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 19 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 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 1 July 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- One return flight from Manchester to Frankfurt and one return flight from Frankfurt to New York on the inaugural flight of the Airbus A380 to New York, both paid for by Airbus UK between 19 and 22 March 2007. (Accommodation expenses were paid by me.) (Registered 22 May 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 31 March-5 April 2007, to Russia, visiting Moscow and Kazan with the All-Party British-Russian Parliamentary Group, to exchange views with members of the Duma and the Russian Government and leaders of the Kazan Community. Hotels, hospitality and internal Russian flights provided by Novosti, the Russian news agency. (Flights to and from Moscow paid for by the IPU). (Registered 3 May 2007)
- 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain for meeting on Iraq and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 20 September 2007)
| - 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain for meeting on Iraq and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 20 September 2007)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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| | - (a) Azaan Developers; land and investments in Pakistan.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Parliamentary consultant to the Institution of Structural Engineers (ended 30 June 2007). (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 6 July 2008, I received tickets for my son and me to watch the Grand Prix at Silverstone as guests of Silverstone Holdings. (Registered 7 July 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 9-12 October 2006, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on fact-finding visit at the behest of ActionAid UK, who paid for my fare and expenses. (My accommodation was provided by the UK Ambassador to Ethiopia.) (Registered 31 May 2007)
- 4-8 January 2007, to Lebanon and Syria on a fact-finding mission with the Anglo Arab Organisation, who provided my flights and accommodation. (Registered 12 July 2007)
| - 4-8 January 2007, to Lebanon and Syria on a fact-finding mission with the Anglo Arab Organisation, who provided my flights and accommodation. (Registered 12 July 2007)
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- 17-23 March 2007, to Brazil on frontbench business, as a guest of WWF, a UK-based non-governmental organisation. All costs of flights and accommodation were met by WWF. (Registered 29 March 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 23 October 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 23 October 2007)
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- 27 May-2 June 2007, to Syria in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Office Minister Middle East, as a member of a UK parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 5 June 2007)
- 25-28 January 2008, to Kuwait, as a member of an all-party fact-finding delegation in my capacity as a Shadow Foreign Office Minister. The cost of my flights and accommodation were borne by the Kuwait National Assembly. (Registered 29 January 2008)
| - 25-28 January 2008, to Kuwait, as a member of an all-party fact-finding delegation in my capacity as a Shadow Foreign Office Minister. The cost of my flights and accommodation were borne by the Kuwait National Assembly. (Registered 29 January 2008)
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- 17-21 May 2007, to Israel and the West Bank on fact-finding visit, organised and paid for by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU). (Registered 12 June 2007)
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- 27 May-2 June 2007, to Syria, as a member of a UK parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 5 June 2007)
- 16-20 June 2007, to Israel with Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI), who paid for the flights, accommodation, travel and meals in Israel. (Registered 21 June 2007)
| - 16-20 June 2007, to Israel with Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI), who paid for the flights, accommodation, travel and meals in Israel. (Registered 21 June 2007)
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- 16-20 May 2007, to the Republic of Korea for the annual meeting of the UK-Korea Forum for the Future. My air travel and hotel costs were met by the UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 22 May 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 5 July 2008, two tickets for my wife and I to attend the Ladies' Wimbledon Final provided by Johan Eliasch. (Registered 4 July 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 24 June 2008, speaking fee and return flight to Dusseldorf from the Bertelsmann Foundation. (Registered 25 June 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 19 May 2007, hospitality and two tickets for the FA Cup Final at Wembley as a guest of the FA. (Registered 5 June 2007)
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3. Clients |
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- Terrestar Global Limited for advice on use of satellites in improving resilience of communications.
- Laser Broadcasting Ltd; involved in local radio broadcasting.
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- 12-15 June 2007, to Washington DC for a seminar on Space and Communications at the invitation and expense of TerreStar Global. (Registered 20 June 2007)
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- 27 May-1 June 2007, to Hong Kong at the invitation of the Hong Kong Government. Transport, accommodation and some meals were provided by the Hong Kong authorities. (Registered 5 June 2007)
- 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)
| - 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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- 18-21 May 2007, to the West Bank, as part of a parliamentary delegation organised by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU), who paid all the costs of the visit. (Registered 30 May 2007)
- 2-7 September 2007, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality paid for by LFI. Accommodation paid for by LFI at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some hospitality provided by the Palestinian Legislative Council/Palestinian Authority. Travel within Israel/Palestine provided by LFI. Some travel within Israel provided by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 7 September 2007)
| - 2-7 September 2007, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality paid for by LFI. Accommodation paid for by LFI at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some hospitality provided by the Palestinian Legislative Council/Palestinian Authority. Travel within Israel/Palestine provided by LFI. Some travel within Israel provided by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 7 September 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for speaking at a dinner organised by JP Morgan Chase on 22 May 2007. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 May 2007)
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- 31 March-5 April 2007, to Russia, visiting Moscow and Kazan with the All-Party British-Russian Parliamentary Group, to exchange views with members of the Duma and the Russian Government and leaders of the Kazan Community. Hotels, hospitality and internal Russian flights provided by Novosti, the Russian news agency. (Flights to and from Moscow paid for by the IPU). (Registered 2 May 2007)
- 20-23 February 2008, to Ukraine, to discuss recent economic and political developments with politicians, diplomats and businessmen. Flights, hotel accommodation and hospitality provided by CBM (Oil) plc. (Registered 10 March 2008)
| - 20-23 February 2008, to Ukraine, to discuss recent economic and political developments with politicians, diplomats and businessmen. Flights, hotel accommodation and hospitality provided by CBM (Oil) plc. (Registered 10 March 2008)
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| | - 27-28 April 2008, to Monaco, to speak at pensions conference; flights and accommodation paid by Money Marketing. (Registered 8 May 2008)
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- 20-23 April 2007, to Qatar, to participate in the Doha Democracy Forum. Flights and three nights' accommodation provided by Qatari Embassy. (Registered 15 May 2007)
- 16-20 May 2007, to the Republic of Korea to attend the meeting of the UK-Korea Forum for the Future. Flights and four nights' accommodation provided by UK-Korea Forum. (Registered 14 June 2007)
- 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain for meetings relating to Iraq and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 27 September 2007)
| - 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain for meetings relating to Iraq and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 27 September 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Payment from Channel 4 for an appearance on Countdown. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 June 2007)
- Payment from BBC for appearing on What Are You Like? (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 June 2007)
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- Louise EC Pugh, Oxford. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
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- 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee from Hello Magazine which was donated entirely to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 28 March 2007)
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