This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 8 July 2008 and 22 July 2008, in alphabetical order by MP.
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- 17 June 2007, cost of flight to Syria met by Flying Lion Ltd. (I met all other costs of the visit.) (Registered 17 July 2007)
- 25-28 January 2008, to Kuwait, with an all-party fact-finding delegation, as a guest of the Kuwait National Assembly. The cost of my flights and accommodation was borne by the Kuwait National Assembly. (Registered 29 January 2008)
| - 25-28 January 2008, to Kuwait, with an all-party fact-finding delegation, as a guest of the Kuwait National Assembly. The cost of my flights and accommodation was borne by the Kuwait National Assembly. (Registered 29 January 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 4-6 July 2007, I was a guest at the Tynwald ceremony, with accommodation and hospitality provided by the Isle of Man Parliament. (Registered 12 July 2007)
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- 20-26 April 2007, to Doha, Qatar, to attend Conference on Democracy, Development and Free Trade at the invitation of the Qatari Foreign Ministry, to improve relations between UK Parliamentarians and the Government of Qatar. Cost of visa, air travel and part of accommodation paid for by the Foreign Ministry. (Registered 2 July 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fees for lectures given for Neil Stewart Associates. (Up to £5,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Peninsula Business Services, Salford
- Anthony Bailey, of London (personal donation)
- Mrs I Harrison, of Doncaster (personal donation)
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- USDAW
- B M Creative Management Ltd, London
- Mr J Ramsbottom, of Wilmslow (personal donation)
- Donation in kind for working up the 'Hazel for Deputy' website from Mr Howard Dawber, Canary Wharf Group, London
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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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- 2-10 June 2007, to Burundi and Rwanda as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Flight and accommodation paid by funding provided by Christian Aid, Oxfam Novib, Action Aid and International Alert. (Registered 17 July 2007)
- 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)
| - 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donations to Leadership Campaign Fund received from:
- Lord Robertson of Port Ellen
- Lord Haskel
- Ballathie Estates Ltd
- Jonathan Mendelsohn, of London
- The Cooperative Party
- Ms Ursula Barnes, of London
- Mr David Pitt-Watson, of London
- Lord Simon of Highbury
- USDAW Trade Union
- Mr William Nabarro, of Ripon, Yorkshire
- Mr Paul Myners, of London
- GMB Trade Union
- Caparo Industries PLC
- Accountancy services for Leadership Campaign from PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
- (Registered 25 June 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- I was the recipient of two Centre Court tickets for Wimbledon on 4 July 2007, as a guest of Lord and Lady Ashcroft. (Registered 5 July 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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| | - Half share in a domestic property in Bournemouth, from which rental income is received.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 6-8 July 2007, passes to British Grand Prix at Silverstone provided by the Motor Sports Association. (Registered 10 July 2007)
| - 5-6 July 2008, passes for myself and guests to British Grand Prix at Silverstone provided by the Motor Sports Association. (Registered 9 July 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Chairman (non-executive) of Ritz Climate Offset Ltd; a company established to promote low carbon construction methods.
| - Chairman (non-executive) of Ritz Climate Offset Ltd; a company established to promote low carbon construction methods (from June-July 2008).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- International Co., an international construction company founded in Lebanon with its head office now in Athens.
| - 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.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 28 June-1 July 2007, to Kiev and Yalta in Ukraine, to attend the fourth annual conference of the Yalta European Strategy, an organisation established to promote debate, discussion and Ukraine's membership of the European Union. All hotel and travel costs paid by Yalta European Strategy Limited. (Registered 4 July 2007)
- 19-21 February 2008, to Brasilia, Brazil, to attend a conference organised by GLOBE, a group of legislators from the G8+5 climate change dialogue. Hotel and travel costs paid by the promoters of GLOBE. (Registered 3 March 2008)
| - 19-21 February 2008, to Brasilia, Brazil, to attend a conference organised by GLOBE, a group of legislators from the G8+5 climate change dialogue. Hotel and travel costs paid by the promoters of GLOBE. (Registered 3 March 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Two articles in the Daily Mail, 2 and 16 December 2007. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 January 2008)
- Article in the Daily Mail 24 February 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 18 March 2008)
- Article in the Daily Mail, 6 April 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 May 2008)
| - Two articles in the Mail on Sunday, 2 and 16 December 2007. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 January 2008)
- Article in the Mail on Sunday, 24 February 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 18 March 2008)
- Article in the Mail on Sunday, 6 April 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 May 2008)
- Article in the Mail on Sunday, 1 June 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 21 July 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 29 June 2007, helicopter from Battersea, London, to Leeds Bradford Airport and return, provided by Mr Tim James on behalf of Kensington & Chelsea Aviation Ltd, Guildford. (Registered 10 July 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 14 June 2007, fee for addressing a conference of the CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) in Bournemouth. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 26 June 2007)
| - 9 July 2008, fee for speaking engagement at a conference held by Equiniti Limited at the British Film Institute. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 15 July 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 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 as a guest of the British Embassy in the DRC and the Government of the DRC. The cost of my flights, internal travel and accommodation were borne by Christian Aid, International Alert and the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD). (Registered 21 July 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 29 May-4 June 2007, my wife and I were guests of Saga on a cruise of the Norwegian Fjords. I delivered two lectures on the cruise, which was organised by a subsidiary of Saga Group. (Registered 25 June 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: UNITE (TWGU section) . (Registered 11 July 2007)
- Two donations in kind from UNITE (Amicus Section): value of printing and postage and value of press officer secondment as contributions to deputy leadership campaign. (Registered 11 July 2007)
- UNITE (Amicus Section)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 3-8 September 2007, to Germany and Poland to visit freight facilities. Hotel and transport funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 12 October 2007)
| - 3-8 September 2007, to Germany and Poland to visit freight facilities. Hotel and transport funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 12 October 2007)
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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 were made through Conservative Campaign Headquarters towards my office costs to support me in my former capacity as Shadow Home Secretary from:
- Midlands Industrial Council. (Registered 21 November 2007)
- Harris Ventures Limited (Registered 15 May 2008)
- Donations to fund my campaign for civil liberties, which includes, but is not limited to, the by-election campaign, from:
- P J Hall, London (personal donation)
- Anders U Schroder, London (personal donation)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 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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| | - 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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- 2-10 June 2007, to Rwanda and Burundi, on a fact-finding visit as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes Region of Africa. The visit was paid for by Christian Aid, International Alert, Oxfam Novib (Holland) and Action Aid. (Registered 22 June 2007)
- 22-29 August 2007, to Sudan, leading the Associate Parliamentary Group on Sudan's delegation to assess progress on implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, also to assess the human rights and humanitarian situation in Darfur and get update on the Eastern Sudan Peace Agreement. Costs of the visit were paid for by Christian Aid, Tearfund, Care, World Vision (and the Inter-Parliamentary Union). (Registered 5 December 2007)
| - 22-29 August 2007, to Sudan, leading the Associate Parliamentary Group on Sudan's delegation to assess progress on implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, also to assess the human rights and humanitarian situation in Darfur and get update on the Eastern Sudan Peace Agreement. Costs of the visit were paid for by Christian Aid, Tearfund, Care, World Vision (and the Inter-Parliamentary Union). (Registered 5 December 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-10 June 2007, to Rwanda and Burundi, on fact-finding visit as a member of a delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Great Lakes Region of Africa, paid for by Christian Aid, Oxfam Novib (Holland), International Alert and ActionAid. (Registered 20 June 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 5 July 2007)
- 24-31 August 2007, to Atlanta and Pittsburgh, Ohio, USA, to look at nuclear power industry and related issues. Flights and accommodation paid for by Westinghouse. (Registered 24 October 2007)
| - 24-31 August 2007, to Atlanta and Pittsburgh, Ohio, USA, to look at nuclear power industry and related issues. Flights and accommodation paid for by Westinghouse. (Registered 24 October 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Attendo AB; Scandinavian social and health care provider.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - A donation of money given to me as a personal gift from Sandy Manson, a constituent. I have passed the money on to charity. (Registered 15 July 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 21 May 2007, my wife and I were guests of Bechtel Limited at the preview evening of the Chelsea Flower Show and for dinner. (Registered 26 June 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 31 May-4 June 2007, to Singapore, as part of an invitation to the International Institute of Strategic Studies 2007 Shangri-La Dialogue in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. My flights and accommodation in Singapore were paid for by the IISS. (Registered 4 July 2007)
- 17-18 September 2007, to Seattle, USA, to attend the Annual Discover Brilliant International Conference in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. My flight and accommodation costs were met by the conference organisers, The Athena Institute. (Registered 22 October 2007)
| - 17-18 September 2007, to Seattle, USA, to attend the Annual Discover Brilliant International Conference in my capacity as Shadow Defence Secretary. My flight and accommodation costs were met by the conference organisers, The Athena Institute. (Registered 22 October 2007)
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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 PricewaterhouseCoopers (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 29 June 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for appearing on ITV's 'Don't Call Me Stupid'. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 26 June 2007)
- Fee for presenting Big Brother's Big Mouth on C4. (£35,001-£40,000) (Registered 26 June 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 28 May 2007, to Doha, Qatar, for the Doha Debates. Flights and one night in a hotel at the expense of the BBC. (Registered 26 June 2007)
- 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)
| - 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)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 15-24 September 2006, to Angola, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Angola. The visit was funded by Christian Aid and the British Angola Forum, Chatham House. Ground transportation was provided by Save the Children UK and Development Workshop Angola. (Registered 22 June 2007)
- 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)
| - 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 |
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- 7-9 May 2007, to Toronto, to speak at conference on the changing role of the Canadian pharmacist. Air fare and hotel costs paid by the Strategy Institute. (Registered 20 June 2007)
- 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)
| - 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)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant to Morrison plc, providing advice on the expansion of local authority care and maintenance contracts and public relations. (Up to £5,000)
| - Business consultant to Hakluyt and Co Ltd, London; a consultancy offering intelligence and strategic advice.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fees from BBC for appearances on 'Question Time' and 'Any Questions'. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 18 July 2008)
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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 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 21 June 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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- I am part-owner of building land in France.
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) GUS
- (b) Taylor Woodrow
- (b) Cadbury Schweppes
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- (b) Cadbury's
- (b) BHP Billiton
- (b) Anglo American
- (b) Experian
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Contribution made between November 2006 and November 2007 through Conservative Campaign Headquarters towards the office costs of the Shadow Home Secretary from:
- Midlands Industrial Council. (Registered 16 July 2008)
- Harris Ventures Limited (Registered 16 July 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Funds have been provided by Merebis Capital Management LLP to cover the cost of research in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary. (Registered 21 February 2008)
| - Funds have been provided by the following to cover the cost of research in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary:
- Merebis Capital Management LLP (Registered 21 February 2008)
- Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
- Alan Morgan , London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
- The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 4 June 2008 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hyde Park was met by CQS. (Registered 9 July 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 7 and 8 July 2007, I received hospitality from the Motor Sports Association at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. (Registered 10 July 2007)
| - 5 and 6 July 2008, I received hospitality from the Motor Sports Association at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. (Registered 14 July 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 4 July 2008, my wife and I were guests of Royal Bank of Scotland at Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (Registered 10 July 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 6-11 July 2008, to Israel and the West Bank, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI). CFI contributed the cost of flights, accommodation and meals. (Registered 15 July 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee from Associated Newspapers Ltd for article (unpublished ) for Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 21 July 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Vinod Popat, of West Hamilton (personal donation). (Registered 26 June 2007)
- Michael V Sternberg, of London (personal donation). (Registered 28 June 2007)
- Margaret Hodge MP (personal donation). (Registered 17 July 2007)
- TGWU (Registered 18 July 2007)
- UCATT (trade union) (Registered 18 July 2007)
- Vera Baird MP (personal donation). (Registered 18 July 2007)
- Stefanos Stefanou, of Hatfield (personal donation). (Registered 18 July 2007)
- David Abrahams, businessman (through Janet Kidd, of Newcastle upon Tyne) (personal donation) (Registered 18 July 2007) (donation subsequently returned)
- Nicky Gavron, of London (personal donation). (Registered 18 July 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Lecturer for American Institute for Foreign Study, June-July 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 16 July 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 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.
| - 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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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 4-10 April 2007, to Shanghai, China and 10-12 April 2007, to Singapore, as a guest of the Distinguished Visitors Programme of the Government of Singapore, who met the cost of all flights and accommodation in Singapore. (I paid for my hotel accommodation in Shanghai.) (Registered 5 July 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee from Centre for Parliamentary Studies for speech to seminar on legislation, 10 July 2008. (Actual £150) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 15 July 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- 28 June 2007, I attended Wimbledon accompanied by a guest, at the invitation of Provident Financial. (Registered 30 June 2007)
- 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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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- March 2007, a return flight from London to Santiago for my wife paid for by Policy Network and upgraded to first class by Tam Airlines. (Registered 12 July 2007)
- 6 July 2007, visit to Wimbledon Tennis Championship as a guest of UBS. (Registered 12 July 2007)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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- March 2007, upgraded first class flight from London to Sau Palo with Tam Airlines. (Registered 12 July 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Non-executive Chairman of Argus Scotland Ltd. (£20,001-£25,000)
| - Non-executive Chairman of Argus Scotland Ltd; design and construction services in the urban environment. (£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)
| - Consultant to Argus Libya UK LLP; design and construction services in the urban environment. (£20,001-£25,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-11 July 2008, to Israel, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI), to gain an understanding of the current state of affairs in the region including East Jerusalem, Gaza and the Golan Heights. CFI contributed 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 meals. (Registered 14 July 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donations to my campaign for election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party received from:
- Noel Harwerth, of London (personal donation) (donation returned)
- John Napier, of Fingeringhoe (personal donation)
- David Arculus, of Peterborough (personal donation)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- 10-14 February 2008, to Kurdistan Region in Iraq, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Kurdistan Region in Iraq, as a guest of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The cost of my flights, internal travel and accommodation was borne by the KRG. (Registered 22 February 2008)
- 19-21 February 2008, to Brasilia, Brazil, to attend a conference organised by GLOBE, a group of legislators from the G8+5 climate change dialogue. Hotel and travel costs paid by the promoters of GLOBE. (Registered 18 March 2008)
- 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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| | - 10-14 February 2008, to Kurdistan Region in Iraq, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Kurdistan Region in Iraq, as a guest of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The cost of my flights, internal travel and accommodation was borne by the KRG. (Registered 22 February 2008)
- 19-21 February 2008, to Brasilia, Brazil, to attend a conference organised by GLOBE, a group of legislators from the G8+5 climate change dialogue. Hotel and travel costs paid by the promoters of GLOBE. (Registered 18 March 2008)
- 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)
- 27-30 June 2008, to Tokyo, Japan, to attend the 5th conference organised by GLOBE, a group of legislators from the G8+5 climate change dialogue. Hotel and travel costs paid by the promoters of GLOBE. (Registered 9 July 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Institute of Directors North West Annual Dinner on 19 April 2007. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 July 2007)
- Devizes Festival on 23 June 2007. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 July 2007)
- Contributor to ITV 'Britain's Favourite View'. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 July 2007)
- Contributor to Channel 4 'My Part In His Downfall'. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 July 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donation to South Thanet Constituency Labour Party from Ken Wills, Managing Director of Summit Aviation, a company in my constituency. (Registered 17 July 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Advance on contract with Orion Books for a book on 'Globalising Hatred'. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 14 July 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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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. The costs of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 17 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 28-30 June 2008, to Rio de Janeiro, to visit Bola Pra Frente project. Registrable contributions to costs by Nestlé, SECC and Bola Pra Frente. Flight upgrade to business class one way from British airways. (Registered 10 July 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultancy work for Blue Hackle; a security company. (Registered 7 June 2007) (ended September 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee from BBC for radio and television appearances. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 July 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr Stephen Massey, of London (personal donation)
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- Keltruck Limited, West Midlands (company donation)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 8 July 2007, tickets and hospitality at the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, for me and my wife, provided by the FIA Foundation. (Registered 10 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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- 1-4 June 2007, to Kenya, as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria, as a guest of Virgin Atlantic Airways, who paid for all travel, hotel and related costs. (Registered 25 June 2007)
- 17-28 September 2007, to Uganda and Mozambique as volunteer Chairman of the Malaria Consortium to inspect and participate in malaria prevention and control programmes. Malaria Consortium met all my travel and accommodation costs. (Registered 25 October 2007)
| - 17-28 September 2007, to Uganda and Mozambique as volunteer Chairman of the Malaria Consortium to inspect and participate in malaria prevention and control programmes. Malaria Consortium met all my travel and accommodation costs. (Registered 25 October 2007)
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- In my capacity as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, support for my office is received from Mr S Robertson, of London.
| - In my capacity as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, support for my office is received from:
- Mr S Robertson, of London.
- Mr Michael Hintze
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- 31 May-1 June 2007, to Istanbul, Turkey, to attend the Bilderberg Conference. My accommodation, ground transportation and meals were all paid for by the Turkish sponsors of the Conference. I paid for my flights and all other expenses personally. (Registered 20 June 2007)
- 21-24 June 2007, to USA, to attend the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) World Forum in Beaver Creek, Colorado. My accommodation, ground transportation and meals were all paid for by the AEI. The cost of flights from New York to Vail, Colorado and from Vail to Chicago were paid for by Alan Howard of Brevan Howard Asset Management. (The cost of flights from London to New York and then from Chicago to London were all paid for by myself.) (Registered 8 July 2007)
- 24-25 January 2008, to Davos, Switzerland, to attend and participate in the World Economic Forum Meeting. The World Economic Forum provided my conference pass, airport transfers, and some hospitality. (I paid for my flights and accommodation.) (Registered 20 February 2008)
| - 24-25 January 2008, to Davos, Switzerland, to attend and participate in the World Economic Forum Meeting. The World Economic Forum provided my conference pass, airport transfers, and some hospitality. (I paid for my flights and accommodation.) (Registered 20 February 2008)
- 19-21 June 2008, to USA, to attend the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) World Forum in Beaver Creek, Colorado. My accommodation, ground transportation and meals were paid for by the AEI. The cost of a flight from New York to Vail, Colorado, was paid for by Brevan Howard Asset Management. (The cost of flights from London to New York and from Denver to London were paid for by myself.) (Registered 9 July 2008)
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- 12-13 June 2007, to Sweden, to a sustainability seminar in Stockholm and to an ethanol pilot plant at Örnsköldsvik. Return flight to Stockholm, one night's hotel accommodation, one domestic private charter flight and one domestic commercial flight paid for by the Ford Motor Company. (Registered 19 June 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Two tickets for Wimbledon tennis on 5 July 2008 provided by Provident Financial, Bradford. (Registered 16 July 2008)
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| | - 10-17 February 2008, India, to Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi, to meet State and National Ministers, industrialists, academics, representatives of business organisations and a visit to a DfID funded project. All transport, accommodation and meals provided by the Government of India. (Registered 11 July 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 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)
| - Fee for speech to the Institute of Travel and Tourism Annual Conference in Cyprus on 10 June 2008. (£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 on 17 June 2008. (£5,001-£10,000) All travel costs were met by the Institute. (Registered 2 July 2008)
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- Non-executive chairman of Pan Asset Capital Management Ltd; an investment advisory company.
| - Non-executive chairman of Evercore Pan-Asset Capital Management Ltd (formerly Pan Asset Capital Management Ltd); an investment advisory company.
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- (a) Pan Asset Capital Management Ltd; investment advisory business.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for speech to Swiss Investment Forum in Zurich on 19 June 2007, plus travel expenses. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 June 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - July 2008, computer equipment for Parliamentary office provided by Connect. (Registered 16 July 2008)
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- 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)
| - 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 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for attendance as guest speaker at the Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 June 2007)
- 4 March 2008, fee (of below registrable value) and flights to Madrid paid by Fride, to deliver lecture. (Registered 8 April 2008)
| - 4 March 2008, fee (of below registrable value) and flights to Madrid paid by Fride, to deliver lecture. (Registered 8 April 2008)
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- 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)
- 23-27 April 2007, to Tunis, to attend a "Cities without Slums" Policy Advisory Board meeting. Flights, accommodation, expenses and an honorarium were paid by the World Bank. (Registered 12 July 2007)
- 6-10 May 2007, to Palestine, with War on Want, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 12 July 2007)
- 2-6 February 2008, to Ethiopia, to attend Africa Humanitarian Action Assembly of Trustees meeting in Addis Ababa. Flights and accommodation paid for by Africa Humanitarian Action. (Registered 8 April 2008)
| - 2-6 February 2008, to Ethiopia, to attend Africa Humanitarian Action Assembly of Trustees meeting in Addis Ababa. Flights and accommodation paid for by Africa Humanitarian Action. (Registered 8 April 2008)
- 6-11 July 2008, to Beirut, Lebanon, to appear on television show "In Their Eyes" and to participate in some official visits and a tour across southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut in order to see reconstruction. My flights, hotel accommodation, food and travel expenses were paid for by Al-Manar TV. (Registered 17 July 2008)
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- 22-24 June 2007, to the Glastonbury Festival with my partner and children, as guests of the BBC. (Registered 25 June 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 23-24 June 2007, as guest speaker at the inaugural dinner of the Lord Mayor of Belfast I was provided with return flights to and from Belfast and hotel accommodation for my husband and me by Belfast City Council. (Registered 4 July 2007)
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- 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)
- 28 June-1 July 2007, to Yalta, Ukraine, to attend the national conference of the Yalta European Strategy. Travel and accommodation paid by Yalta European Strategy Ltd. (Registered 2 July 2007)
- 2-7 January 2008, to Jordan, for discussions with members and officials of the Jordanian Government, organised by the Conservative Middle East Council (CMEC). Return flights to Amman paid for by CMEC and in-country travel and accommodation costs paid for by the Jordanian Government. (Registered 9 January 2008)
| - 2-7 January 2008, to Jordan, for discussions with members and officials of the Jordanian Government, organised by the Conservative Middle East Council (CMEC). Return flights to Amman paid for by CMEC and in-country travel and accommodation costs paid for by the Jordanian Government. (Registered 9 January 2008)
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| | - 10-17 February 2008, to India, to Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi,, to meet industrialists, academics, representatives of business organisations and to visit a DFiD funded project. Travel and subsistence provided by the Government of India. (Registered 11 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 Washington on the proving flight of the Airbus A380 to Washington, both paid for by Airbus UK between 25 and 26 March 2007. (Registered 22 June 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee from ITV for appearance on 'Don't Call Me Stupid'. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 June 2007)
- Lexington Communications made a payment to the David Brunton Bursary Fund, Magdelen College School, Oxford, in return for my speaking at event. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 June 2007)
- Portland PR made a payment to Danny Campbell Fund, c/o Didcot Town Football Club, in return for my making a speech. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 June 2007)
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- 26-31 May 2007, to Israel, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI), to gain an understanding of the current state of affairs in the region. CFI contributed 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 26 June 2007)
- 23-30 October 2007, to India, as part of a parliamentary delegation at the invitation of the Government of India, to gain a better understanding of matters concerning the country. The Indian Government met the cost of travel to and from India, travel within the country as well as accommodation and some meals. (Registered 4 December 2007)
| - 23-30 October 2007, to India, as part of a parliamentary delegation at the invitation of the Government of India, to gain a better understanding of matters concerning the country. The Indian Government met the cost of travel to and from India, travel within the country as well as accommodation and some meals. (Registered 4 December 2007)
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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 14 June 2007)
- Donation to the Conservative Party received in January 2008 from Alena Ltd, where the donor has expressed a wish for the funds to be used to support my work in Parliament both on the front bench and in relation to my wider duties as an MP. (Registered 31 January 2008)
| - Donation to the Conservative Party received in January 2008 from Alena Ltd, where the donor has expressed a wish for the funds to be used to support my work in Parliament both on the front bench and in relation to my wider duties as an MP. (Registered 31 January 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Payment from Channel 4 for appearance on Countdown. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 3 March 2008)
- Payment from ITV for Ann Widdecombe Versus (£35,001-£40,000) (Registered 3 March 2008)
- Payment from Channel 4 for appearance in a documentary on Christianity. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 30 June 2008)
- Three speaking engagements, via Women Speakers; 16 February 2008 for the Warrant Officers Mess, HMS Sultan, 21 and 22 June 2008 for Strathcarron Hospice. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 30 June 2008)
- Speaking engagement via Gordon Poole; 28 June 2008 for Hadley Holding Company. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 30 June 2008)
- Payment from BBC for appearance on The One Show. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 30 June 2008)
- Payment from RTE for appearance on a chat show in April 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 14 July 2008)
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- Mr Michael Hintze, businessman, in support of the Childhood Review. (Registered 17 July 2007)
- Mr Peter Hall, businessman, to assist me with the employment of a senior research assistant. (Registered 17 July 2007)
- Mr Charles Pugh, businessman, to assist me with the employment of an education researcher. (Registered 17 July 2007)
- Mr Richard Sharp, businessman, to assist me with the employment of an education researcher. (Registered 17 July 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- In sponsorship of my participation in the Westminster Arctic Challenge 2007 I received charitable donations from British Gas and the St Davids 2 Project and BCB (in money and equipment). (The financial donations were given directly to Ty Hafan Children's Hospice in South Wales and Crime Stoppers.) (Registered 10 July 2007)
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