This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 3 September 2008 and 8 October 2008, in alphabetical order by MP.
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| | - 7-12 September 2008, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality within Israel and Palestine 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 and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 22 September 2008)
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| | - 28 August-1 September 2008, to Nairobi, Kenya, to attend a conference organised by the Universal Peace Federation, paid for by the UPF. (Registered 25 September 2008)
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- 2-6 September 2007, to Israel to meet politicians, industrialists and academics and visit the Lebanese/Syrian/Israeli border and S'Derot. The visit was funded by the Conservative Friends of Israel who paid for my flights and other transport, accommodation and food. (Registered 25 September 2007)
| - 15-19 September 2008, to Israel, to meet politicians, industrialists and academics. The visit was funded by the Conservative Friends of Israel who paid for my flights and other transport, accommodation and food. (Registered 25 September 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Northern Panel Chair of Policy Review Magazine; the quarterly public policy publication of New Stewart Associates. (£5,001-£10,000)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Director (unremunerated), Council for the Advancement of Arab British Understanding.
- Director (unremunerated), British Syria Society.
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| | - 6-11 September 2008, to Dharamsala, India, to visit the Tibetan Government-in-exile in my capacity as the Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet and as President of the Tibet Society. The costs of my travel were met by the Tibet Society and my accommodation by the Tibetan Government-in-exile. (Registered 2 October 2008)
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| | - 12-19 September 2008, to Egypt, accompanied by my wife, for meetings with Ministers and Parliamentarians, at the invitation and expense of the People's Assembly. (Registered 22 September 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
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- Donations to my campaign for election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party received from:
- Lord Mitchell (personal donation)
- R A Nelson, of London (personal donation)
- Leonard Collinson, of Formby (personal donation)
- David Abrahams, of Newcastle (personal donation)
- Sir Sigmund Sternberg, of London (personal donation
- Donation in kind from the Co-operative Party
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- 14-21 September 2007, to India, to visit the India-Burma border and to interview refugees from Chin State in Burma. My flights, meals and accommodation in Delhi, Calcutta and Mizoram were provided by Christian Solidarity Worldwide. (Registered 4 October 2007)
| - 14-19 September 2008, to New York and Washington, USA, to meet with representatives of the US financial sector and from the Presidential campaigns. My flights, accommodation and meals were provided by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 24 September 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Making available to, and granting rights relating to, the Blunkett Tapes - Juniper Productions for Channel 4. (£10,001-£15,000)
- Advising and taking part in the Blunkett Tapes for Juniper Productions for Channel 4. (£10,001-£15,000)
- Guardian and Daily Mail joint serialisation of Blunkett Tapes. (£100,001-£105,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Chair of International Advisory Committee to Entrust Inc. (from 1 March 2007); company providing internet security systems. (£25,001-£30,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 24-29 August 2007, to Israel and Palestine on fact-finding visit, including various meetings and attendance at a peace conference. All travel and other expenses met by Middle East Peace Initiative. (Registered 4 October 2007)
- 9-13 September 2007, to Johannesburg, South Africa, to examine the work being undertaken by South African businesses to combat the spread of AIDS and treat those infected. All travel and other expenses met by Business Action for Africa. (Registered 4 October 2007)
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- 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-11 October 2007, to Gibraltar with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gibraltar, to attend the National Day celebrations, accompanied by my spouse, at the expense of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 1October 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 7-9 December 2007, to Istanbul, to attend a seminar for parliamentarians from the eastern Balkans in my capacity as a member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project based in Amsterdam. Business return flight to Istanbul, transfer, accommodation for two nights and all meals and hospitality provided by the EWPPP. (Registered 9 January 2008)
- 18-25 February 2008, to Brazil, to take part in a two-day seminar for the G8+5 ClimateChange dialogue organised by Globe UK on behalf of Globe International and thereafter a two day visit to Matto Grosso. Return business class flight to Sao Paulo, internal economy flights, three nights' accommodation and two lunches and a dinner provided by Globe International; attended one reception provided by the Speaker of the Brazilian Parliament in Brasilia. Also one night's accommodation, dinner, breakfast and surface transport in Matto Grosso as guest of the Governor of Matto Grosso. (Registered 4 March 2008)
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| | - 7-9 December 2007, to Istanbul, to attend a seminar for parliamentarians from the eastern Balkans in my capacity as a member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project based in Amsterdam. Business return flight to Istanbul, transfer, accommodation for two nights and all meals and hospitality provided by the EWPPP. (Registered 9 January 2008)
- 18-25 February 2008, to Brazil, to take part in a two-day seminar for the G8+5 ClimateChange dialogue organised by Globe UK on behalf of Globe International and thereafter a two day visit to Matto Grosso. Return business class flight to Sao Paulo, internal economy flights, three nights' accommodation and two lunches and a dinner provided by Globe International; attended one reception provided by the Speaker of the Brazilian Parliament in Brasilia. Also one night's accommodation, dinner, breakfast and surface transport in Matto Grosso as guest of the Governor of Matto Grosso. (Registered 4 March 2008)
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- 4-11 September 2007, fact-finding visit to Palestine and Israel. Accommodation and travel funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 28 September 2007)
- 24-28 May 2008, to Oman, at the invitation of the Majlis A'Shura to discuss mechanisms for Parliamentary representation, trade issues and other aspects of relations between the UK and Oman. All costs including flights and accommodation for myself and my spouse were paid for by the Majlis A'Shura. (Registered 9 June 2008)
| - 24-28 May 2008, to Oman, at the invitation of the Majlis A'Shura to discuss mechanisms for Parliamentary representation, trade issues and other aspects of relations between the UK and Oman. All costs including flights and accommodation for myself and my spouse were paid for by the Majlis A'Shura. (Registered 9 June 2008)
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- 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)
- 13-16 April 2008, to Qatar, to attend the 8th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 17 April 2008)
| - 13-16 April 2008, to Qatar, to attend the 8th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 17 April 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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| | - (a) Piscari EcoBuild Ltd (of which I am unremunerated chairman); construction of sustainable buildings.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-11 September 2008, to Beijing, China, to attend the second UK-China Leadership of the Future Forum. The visit was arranged and paid for by the UK-China Forum with sponsorship from Barclays Capital, BP and Rolls-Royce, and the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 6 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 31 August-7 September 2008, to India, as part of a Liberal Democrat delegation fostering relations between Liberal Democrats and India, paid for by the Indian Government. (Registered 29 September 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 16 August 2008, private plane from Farnborough to Istanbul for my wife and two children. Then from Istanbul to Santorini, and return to Dalaman, for myself, my wife and two children; provided by Matthew Freud, of London. (Registered 15 September 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Payment from HarperCollins Publishers, via Ed Victor Limited, for signature advance, delivery advance and hardback publication of 'Cameron on Cameron: Conversations with Dylan Jones'. All payments relating to this book will be donated to charity. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 3 September 2008)
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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. Project sponsored was the salary of a personal spokesman. (Registered 14 September 2007)
- Since March 2008 I receive support for my office from the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust. (Registered 1 April 2008)
| - Since March 2008 I receive support for my office from the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust. (Registered 1 April 2008)
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| | - 11-17 August 2008, to Malaysia, to attend ministerial and research meetings in respect of the economy, conservation, timber and palm oil and tourism. Accommodation provided by Malaysian Palm Oil Council for myself and my wife. (Registered 15 September 2008)
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- 30 September-1 October 2007, to Italy, for visit to European Space Agency at Frascati, accompanied by my researcher. Our travel and accommodation was paid for by EADS Astrium Ltd. (Registered 4 October 2007)
| - 7-12 September 2008, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality within Israel and Palestine 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 and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 24 September 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 2 October 2008, fee for speaking engagement at the UBS Annual Leisure Sector Dinner, at The Ivy Restaurant, London, organised by DBA Speakers. (£5,001-£10,000)(Registered 7 October 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 25-30 September 2008, flight, three nights' accommodation and hospitality at the Singapore Grand Prix for my adult son and myself, provided by British American Tobacco PLC. (Registered 7 October 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Presenter of 'Epilogue' book review show on Press TV. (Up to £5,000)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Chairman, Dairy UK (from 1 August 2005). (£35,001-£40,000)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 14-19 September 2007, to Iran to meet with Iranian politicians and organisations to discuss the future relations between the UK and Iran and current political issues. Flights, accommodation and meals paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 25 September 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 7-12 September 2008, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality within Israel and Palestine 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 and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 29 September 2008)
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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:
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 30 September-3 October 2007, study visit to Cyprus with Friends of Cyprus delegation. Accommodation costs, use of car and driver provided by Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives. (Registered 4 October 2007)
| - 26-30 September 2008, to Beijing, China, on study visit as Chair of the Chinese in Britain All-Party Parliamentary Group. Air fare sponsored by Christine Lee and Co; in-country costs met by the Department of Overseas Chinese, Chinese Government. (Registered 1 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 8-10 September 2008, to Gibraltar with the All-Party Gibraltar Group, to celebrate National Day. Air travel and accommodation for my wife and me provided by the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 7 October 2008)
- 31 August-5 September 2008, to Romania with the All-Party Rail Group, to look at rail freight systems, sponsored by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 7 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-12 September 2008, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality within Israel and Palestine 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 and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 7 October 2008)
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- 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)
- 21-22 April 2008, to Stockholm, to speak at Risk Magazine conference on 'Financial Stability'; flights and accommodation paid by Risk Magazine. (Registered 7 May 2008)
| - 21-22 April 2008, to Stockholm, to speak at Risk Magazine conference on 'Financial Stability'; flights and accommodation paid by Risk Magazine. (Registered 7 May 2008)
- 12-19 September 2008, to Egypt, accompanied by my wife, for meetings with Ministers and Parliamentarians, at the invitation and expense of the People's Assembly. (Registered 22 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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6. Overseas visits |
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- 24 September-2 October 2007, to Shanghai and Beijing, China, with the London Chinatown Chinese Association, which met the costs of travel, hospitality and accommodation. (Registered 3 October 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 11 August 2007, upgrade to Club Class on return flight from Philadelphia provided by British Airways. (Registered 11 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-19 September 2008, to the USA, on a parliamentary study visit, paid for by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 8 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 12-19 September 2008, to Egypt, accompanied by my partner, for meetings with Ministers and Parliamentarians, at the invitation and expense of the People's Assembly. (Registered 22 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-17 September 2008, to Armenia, as Vice-Chairman of the John Smith Memorial Trust. Travel and accommodation provided by the John Smith Memorial Trust. (Registered 24 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-12 September 2008, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality within Israel and Palestine paid for by LFI. Accommodation paid for at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some hospitality provided by the Palestinian Legislative Council, Palestinian Authority and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 16 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 28 July-3 August 2007, to Taiwan, to meet Ministers, members of the People's Democratic Party (fellow members of Liberal International), the British Trade and Cultural Office, parliamentarians and others. Travel and hotel costs were paid for by the Taipei Office in the UK. (Registered 29 August 2007)
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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:
- Anthony Hayes, of Lancashire (personal donation). (Registered 5 September 2007)
- Muslim Friends of Labour. (Registered 13 September 2007)
- GMB (Registered 13 November 2007)
| - Donation to my campaign for election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party received from GMB (Registered 13 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 31 August-7 September 2008, to India as member of a delegation from the Liberal Friends of India, visiting Delhi and Kolkata. All flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of India. (Registered 8 October 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Economy return flights to Washington DC provided for me and my family by Virgin Atlantic, departure 5 August, return 18 August 2008. (Registered 5 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 30 August-2 September 2008, to Slovenia, to attend and speak at the Bled Strategic Forum. Transport, accommodation and hospitality for my wife and me provided by the Government of Slovenia. (Registered 5 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 10-14 September 2007, to Honduras, to meet local representatives of Caritas and CAFOD in connection with the conditions of workers and the local community in the area of the San Martin gold mine and to meet senior parliamentarians in connection with the forthcoming Mining Reform legislation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality provided by the Catholic Fund for Overseas Development. (Registered 27 September 2007)
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- 15-21 September 2007, to China, in my capacity as Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury to understand the economic and business issues in China. The costs of my internal flights and hotel accommodation in China were covered by the Chinese authorities. (I paid for my return flight to China.) (Registered 25 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-12 September 2008, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality within Israel and Palestine 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 and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 19 September 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Provision of an intern by CARE (Christian Action, Research and Education). (Registered 30 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 21 August-4 September 2008, my wife and I were guests on a Saga cruise from Barcelona to Venice. I participated in a Question and Answer session on the trip which was organised by a subsidiary of Saga Group. Our flights to Barcelona and from Venice were provided by Saga. (Registered 4 October 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Media Presentation Consultants Ltd; media training and consultancy.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - County Councillor, Oxfordshire County Council.
- Director of Music, St Laurence Church, Warborough, Oxfordshire.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - During my election campaign an office was made available as a campaign headquarters in Thame for the duration of the campaign at a notional value or rent by John Ingram, of Oxfordshire. (Registered 3 September 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 15-20 August, to Beijing, China, to the Olympic Games, funded by donations my office receives from Mr John Lewis, of Dorset (see Category 4 above). (Registered 2 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-12 September 2008, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality within Israel and Palestine paid for by LFI. Accommodation paid for by LFI at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some hospitality was provided by Palestinian Legislative Council, Palestinian Authority and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the visit was fact finding to develop a better awareness of the situation in Israel and Palestine. (Registered 16 September 2008)
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3. Clients |
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- Omni Risk Management.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Timber Trade Journal Annual Awards on 18 September 2008. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 September 2008)
- The Herald (Up to £5,000)
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- 3-8 September 2007, to Germany and Poland to visit freight facilities. Hotel and transport funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 27 September 2007)
- 30 March-5 April 2008, to Sri Lanka as part of a delegation to meet Government, Opposition and Civil Society leaders and visit different parts of the island. Air fares, hospitality and accommodation costs met by the Government of Sri Lanka. (Registered 30 April 2008)
| - 30 March-5 April 2008, to Sri Lanka as part of a delegation to meet Government, Opposition and Civil Society leaders and visit different parts of the island. Air fares, hospitality and accommodation costs met by the Government of Sri Lanka. (Registered 30 April 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - Profero (non-executive); digital marketing agency.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fees from BBC for appearances on 'Any Questions'. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-12 September 2008, to Beijing, China, to attend the second UK-China Leadership of the Future Forum. The visit was arranged and paid for by the UK-China Forum with sponsorship from Barclays Capital, BP and Rolls-Royce, and the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 18 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 6-12 September 2008, to Beijing, China, to attend the second UK-China Leadership of the Future Forum. The visit was arranged and paid for by the UK-China Forum with sponsorship from Barclays Capital, BP and Rolls-Royce, and the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 15 September 2008)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - I organised a Westminster Parliamentary Summer School from 14-17 July 2008 for 40 Bassetlaw students; financial support provided by A4E and EDF Energy, train tickets provided by National Express trains. (Registered 30 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 31 August-5 September 2008, to Romania, with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, sponsored by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 23 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 20-24 June 2007, to Iran, for fact-find meetings with politicians and academics. The trip was organised and funded by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 12 September 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 18-22 November 2007, to Turks and Caicos Islands, Bolivia and Guyana in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd. In-country costs were met by previous donations as shown in Category 4 above. (Registered 28 November 2007)
| - 18-22 November 2007, to Turks and Caicos Islands, Bolivia and Guyana in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd. In-country costs were met by previous donations as shown in Category 4 above. (Registered 28 November 2007)
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| | - 1-21 August 2008, to Sierra Leone, to participate in VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) Project PolVol, which invites MPs to use their skills as volunteers in developing countries. International travel, accommodation and other ancillary expenses provided by VSO. (Registered 22 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-12 September 2008, to Beijing, China, to attend the second UK-China Leadership of the Future Forum. The visit was arranged and paid for by the UK-China Forum with sponsorship from Barclays Capital, BP and Rolls-Royce, and the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 25 September 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Gym membership and personal training sessions provided by Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation from March-July 2008. (Registered 7 October 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 8 July 2007, I attended the Wimbledon Men's Singles Finals accompanied by a guest, at the invitation of the British Broadcasting Corporation. (Registered 3 September 2007)
- 3 October 2007, private flight from Blackpool to London provided by IPGL Limited. (Registered 29 October 2007)
| - 3 October 2007, private flight from Blackpool to London provided by IPGL Limited. (Registered 29 October 2007)
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- 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)
- 10-14 September 2007, to Honduras, to meet local representatives of Caritas and CAFOD in connection with the conditions of workers and the local community in the area of the San Martin gold mine and to meet senior parliamentarians in connection with the forthcoming Mining Reform legislation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality provided by the Catholic Fund for Overseas Development. (Registered 19 September 2007)
- 1-4 October 2007, to New York and Washington, to meet the Mayor of New York and Members of Congress and visit the New York Stock Exchange in connection with capital markets and financial regulation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality paid by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 23 October 2007)
| - 1-4 October 2007, to New York and Washington, to meet the Mayor of New York and Members of Congress and visit the New York Stock Exchange in connection with capital markets and financial regulation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality paid by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 23 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 12-19 September 2008, to Egypt, accompanied by my wife, for meetings with Ministers and Parliamentarians, at the invitation and expense of the People's Assembly. (Registered 22 September 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Speech to a business conference organised by Sanford Bernstein on 24 September 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 25 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-19 September 2008, to USA, on parliamentary study visit. All related costs borne by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 1 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-12 September 2008, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality within Israel and Palestine 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 and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 22 September 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Provision of an intern by CARE (Christian Action Research and Education). (Registered 7 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 26-28 August 2008, to Stavanger, Norway to visit Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference and exhibition - joint visit by the British Offshore Oil & Gas Industry All Party Parliamentary Group at Westminster and the Oil & Gas Cross Party Group at Holyrood. Overseas flights, hotel accommodation, local transport and hospitality sponsored by Oil & Gas UK, Shell, Chevron, Statoil Hydro, Wood Group, Conoco Phillips, Exxon Mobil, the Norwegian Embassy and OLF. (Registered 11 September 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Gift of two Wimbledon debenture tickets from Lord Ashcroft. (Registered 15 September 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 3 June 2007, space available upgrade from economy to first class for self and wife on Stockholm to London flight provided by British Airways. (Registered 6 September 2007)
- 5 July 2008, two tickets for my wife and I to attend the Ladies' Wimbledon Final provided by Johan Eliasch. (Registered 4 July 2008)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-25 April 2007, to Doha, Qatar, to attend 7th Doha Forum on Free Trade and Democracy. First class flights and accommodation for self and wife paid for by Qatari Embassy. (Registered 6 September 2007)
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3. Clients |
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- Radioscape plc; develops software for the audio communications market.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 22-22 September 2008, one night's accommodation and a day's shooting as a guest of Avanti Communications plc. (Registered 23 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 22 August-7 September 2008, to Nigeria, to work as a volunteer through the Voluntary Service Overseas VolPols programme, as an advocacy adviser based in an education coalition called CSACEFA (civil society action coalition on education for all). Costs of the visit were met by VSO. (Registered 29 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-19 September 2008, to USA on Parliamentary Study Visit, all related costs borne by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 25 September 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Loan of a Ford Galaxy vehicle for eight days from Premier Ford, Newport, for the purposes of carrying out my mobile summer surgery. (Registered 4 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-12 September 2008, to Beijing, China, to attend the second UK-China Leadership of the Future Forum. The visit was arranged and paid for by the UK-China Forum with sponsorship from Barclays Capital, BP and Rolls-Royce, and the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 16 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 13-16 April 2008, to Qatar, to participate in the Doha Democracy Forum. Flights and three nights' accommodation provided by Qatari Embassy. (Registered 25 April 2008)
| - 13-16 April 2008, to Qatar, to participate in the Doha Democracy Forum. Flights and three nights' accommodation provided by Qatari Embassy. (Registered 25 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 6-11 September 2007, to the Kingdom of Bahrain to discuss Iraq, Iran and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 26 September 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 30 August-6 September 2008, to Malaysia, on a fact-finding mission to oil palm plantations and the rainforest. The visit was organised and funded by Sine Darby, a Malaysian-based palm oil company. (Registered 23 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 31 August-5 September 2008, to Hungary and Romania, with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, sponsored by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 23 September 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 25 July 2007, my wife and I were upgraded from World Traveller Plus to Club Class on our return flight with British Airways from Washington to Heathrow. (Registered 3 September 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Twelve tickets from McDonalds Corporation for the FA Community Shield at Wembley on 10 August 2008. (Registered 11 September 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 22-24 July 2008, to Poland, to visit sites of the Holocaust and visits with the Polish Jewish community and representatives of the Polish Government. In-country costs were paid by the Holocaust Education Trust and the All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Anti-Semitism. (Registered 30 September 2008)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- N-Power have provided one hundred 'urban cricket' sets free of charge for me to distribute to local schools. (Registered 17 September 2007)
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