This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 8 October 2008 and 22 October 2008, in alphabetical order by MP.
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- 23-29 August 2007, to Israel and Palestine with my wife, as part of fact-finding delegation of The Middle East Initiative, part of the Universal Peace Federation. Travel and accommodation paid by Universal Peace Foundation. (Registered 10 October 2007)
- 8-16 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 26 February 2008)
| - 8-16 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 26 February 2008)
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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.
| - Director (unremunerated), Council for the Advancement of Arab British Understanding. Director (unremunerated), British Syria Society.
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- 29 September-6 October 2007, to India, in my capacity as Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet. Return flight to India, transport and accommodation were provided by the Tibet Society of the UK. (Registered 16 October 2007)
- 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)
| - 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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- Angel Gate Limited (formerly AKMA Solutions International Ltd.) and subsidiary companies; property development in the UK.
- Chairman (non-executive), Red Eagle Resources PLC; investing in agriculture and natural resources in Sierra Leone.
| - Chairman (non-executive), Red Eagle Resources PLC; investing in agriculture and natural resources in Sierra Leone.
- Halcyon Oil Limited; a Hong Kong registered company focusing on oil exploration and discovery projects in Central Asia.
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- (a) Angel Gate Limited (formerly AKMA Solutions International Ltd.)
- (a) Angel Gate Aviation Limited.
- (a) Red Eagle Resources PLC
- (b) Transense Technologies PLC.
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- (a) Halcyon Oil Limited
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| | - 24-27 September 2008, to Oslo and Stavanger, Norway, with members of the All-Party British-Norwegian Group, as a guest of the Norwegian Government who met the costs of the visit. (Registered 8 October 2008)
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| | - 24 August-2 September 2008, to the Maldives, to meet parliamentarians and advise on good practice in election procedures, as a member of the All-Party British-Maldives Parliamentary Group. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Maldives Government. (Registered 13 October 2008)
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- Chair of Advisory Board which will recommend the distribution of funds to charities involved in protecting children (primarily in relation to the internet), funded by Crisp Thinking Ltd, an internet software security provider. Advice also provided to Crisp Thinking on extending protection for children. (£25,001-£30,000)
| - Chair of Advisory Board which will recommend the distribution of funds to charities involved in protecting children (primarily in relation to the internet), funded by Crisp Thinking Ltd, an internet software security provider. Advice also provided to Crisp Thinking on extending protection for children (January-October 2008). (£25,001-£30,000)
- Adviser on business development and trade relations to UC Group Ltd, Bromley, Kent; global e-solutions company. (£45.001-£50,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - I received an upgrade from Premium Economy to First Class from BA on a flight from Johannesburg to Heathrow on 1 October 2008. (Registered 8 October 2008)
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- 10-22 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. (Registered 15 October 2007)
- 3-7 November 2007, to Cairo, Egypt, as Co-Chairman of the Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding, to attend the 9th Party Congress of the National Democratic Party of Egypt. Return flight London to Cairo and accommodation paid for by National Democratic Party. (Registered 12 November 2007)
| - 3-7 November 2007, to Cairo, Egypt, as Co-Chairman of the Council for the Advancement of Arab-British Understanding, to attend the 9th Party Congress of the National Democratic Party of Egypt. Return flight London to Cairo and accommodation paid for by National Democratic Party. (Registered 12 November 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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- Lower Aynho Grounds Farm (as at item 2), Northants/Oxon, from which rental income is also received.
| - Lower Aynho Grounds Farm (as at item 2), Northants/Oxon, from which rental income is alsoreceived.
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- 29 July-4 August 2007, to Taiwan with the Liberal Democrat Taiwan Group, to further political relations between UK and Taiwan. My visit was made at the invitation and expense of the Taiwan Government. (Registered 11 October 2007)
- 8-12 September 2007, to Gibraltar with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gibraltar, to attend the National Day celebrations, accompanied by my spouse. Our visit was made at the expense of the Gibraltar Government. (Registered 11 October 2007)
- 3-6 December 2007, to Sudan including Darfur Province, on a fact-finding visit to meet with President, Government and opposition MPs, representatives of NGOs and African Union. Transport and accommodation funded by the Anglo-Arab Organisation. (Registered 14 December 2007)
| - 3-6 December 2007, to Sudan including Darfur Province, on a fact-finding visit to meet with President, Government and opposition MPs, representatives of NGOs and African Union. Transport and accommodation funded by the Anglo-Arab Organisation. (Registered 14 December 2007)
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- 25 August-1 September 2007, to Colombia, for meetings with victims of human rights abuses, talks with government ministers and leaders of Colombian trade unions. Return flights and hotel accommodation provided by Justice for Colombia, a human rights NGO. (Registered 9 October 2007)
- 1-7 September 2007, to Venezuela for fact-finding visit. Accommodation paid for by the Government of Venezuela. (I paid for my flights.) (Registered 9 October 2007)
- 10-14 January 2008, to Venezuela on a fact-finding visit, attending a conference of the PSUV, meetings with government representatives, parliamentarians and others. Transport, accommodation and hospitality provided by the Venezuelan Government. (Registered 26 February 2008)
| - 10-14 January 2008, to Venezuela on a fact-finding visit, attending a conference of the PSUV, meetings with government representatives, parliamentarians and others. Transport, accommodation and hospitality provided by the Venezuelan Government. (Registered 26 February 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Since September 2004 I have been provided an intern sponsored by CARE (Christian Action, Research and Education).
| - Since September 2004 I have been provided with an intern sponsored by CARE (Christian Action, Research and Education).
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- 1-4 October 2007, to New York and Washington, to meet the Mayor of New York, visit the New York Stock Exchange and Members of Congress in connection with capital markets and financial regulation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality paid by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 18 October 2007)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Director and shareholder of Gold Ísland Ltd which holds minerals exploration licences in Iceland (currently unremunerated).
| - Director and shareholder of Gold Ísland Ltd which holds minerals exploration licences inIceland (currently unremunerated).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant in relation to the non-UK commercial activities of Consolidated Contractors International Co., an international construction company founded in Lebanon with its head office now in Athens.
| - Consultant in relation to the non-UK commercial activities of Consolidated ContractorsInternational Co., an international construction company founded in Lebanon with its head office now in Athens.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultant to AMEC; construction in the nuclear industry. (£70,001-£75,000)
| - Consultant to AMEC; construction in the nuclear industry. (£20,001-£25,000)
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| | - Nuclear Management Partners (NMP) (non executive).
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| - Michael Spencer, of IPGL Ltd
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- September 2007, use of a car for six days during the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton provided by General Motors Ltd. (Registered 18 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 2-7 September 2007, to Palestine and Israel on fact-finding visit. Travel and accommodation funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 9 October 2007)
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- 6-16 September 2007, to China as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, to discuss bilateral relations and human rights and the impact of China's economic growth on the UK. All internal travel and some food costs in China were met by the National People's Congress. The cost of the return flights from London to Beijing and accommodation costs were met from the funds provided by the registered sponsors of the All-Party Group. (Registered 18 October 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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- 17 rented houses in Patrington and in Withernsea, North Humberside, four of which are registered in joint name with my wife.
| - 20 rented houses in Patrington and in Withernsea, North Humberside, four of which are registered in joint name with my wife.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 5 October 2007, fee for speaking engagement at a luncheon for the Monte Carlo Business Group in Monte Carlo who also paid for my flights and accommodation. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 October 2007)
- 11 October 2007, fee for speaking engagement for the Milton Keynes Chamber Business Excellence Awards Dinner. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 October 2007)
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- 29 September-6 October 2007, to Dharamsala, India, to meet with the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, their Government and the Dalai Lama, paid for by the Tibet Society. (Registered 10 October 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Payments for four speaking engagements during session 2006-07 from Dundas & Wilson (solicitors). (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 25-29 August 2007, to the USA, to visit nuclear power facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. The costs were met by the Westinghouse electric Company. (Registered 20 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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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 12 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 8-10 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 October 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Vinci SA; construction , public works, concessions.
- Vinci UK PLC (subsidiary of Vinci SA); construction, public works, concessions.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Parliamentary Consultant to the Chartered Institute of Taxation.(£5,001-£10,000)
- 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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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Member of the Board of the Association of Lloyd's Names (unremunerated).
- Director, Sumac Underwriting Ltd (unremunerated).
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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 29 September 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for lecture on health care systems in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA on 10 September 2007 from the DeVos Family Foundation (Up to £5,000), who also met the air fares and accommodation costs of my wife and me. (Registered 15 October 2007)
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- 14-16 September 2007, to Pontignano, Italy, to attend Conference on Climate Change. Hotel accommodation and return flights for my wife and me paid for by the British Council, Rome. (Registered 10 October 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Gift of clothing from New & Lingwood, menswear company. (Registered 9 October 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 25 September 2007)
- 1-6 October 2007, to Hong Kong, at the invitation of the Hong Kong Government. Transport, accommodation and some meals were provided by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. (Registered 17 October 2007)
- 5-8 April 2008, to Norway's high north and Svalbard/Spitzbergen at the invitation of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, to monitor effects of global warming in the Arctic region. All transport, accommodation and hospitality paid for by the Government of Norway. (Registered 21 April 2008)
| - 5-8 April 2008, to Norway's high north and Svalbard/Spitzbergen at the invitation of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, to monitor effects of global warming in the Arctic region. All transport, accommodation and hospitality paid for by the Government of Norway. (Registered 21 April 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 6 September 2007, speech in London at a dinner hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 October 2007)
- 19 September 2007, speech in London at the British Retail Consortium Annual Dinner. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 October 2007)
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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. I was accompanied by my wife and daughter. (Registered 15 October 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) Greencore plc
- (b) Northern Foods
- (b) Royal Bank of Scotland
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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 9 October 2008)
- 21 September-5 October 2008, to Ghana, 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 9 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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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 11 October 2007)
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| | - 23-29 August 2008, to the Maldives, to assist in raising interest and participation in forthcoming Maldivan elections, including meetings with local politicians and officials, civil servants and the press. My flights and all other expenses were met by the Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 21 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 8-11 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 15 October 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 26 August 2007, two tickets to attend Wales v France rugby match at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium, courtesy of BBC Wales. (Registered 8 October 2007)
- 15 September 2007, two tickets to attend Wales v Australia rugby match at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium, courtesy of LGA Ltd, Bridgend. (Registered 8 October 2007)
- 2 February 2008, two match tickets, with hospitality, for England v Wales rugby match, courtesy of National Grid. (Registered 6 February 2008)
| - 2 February 2008, two match tickets, with hospitality, for England v Wales rugby match, courtesy of National Grid. (Registered 6 February 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 7-13 September 2008, to Taiwan for discussions relating to defence, as a guest of the Taiwanese Authorities who paid the costs of the visit. (Registered 2 October 2008)
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| | - 31 August-16 September 2008, to USA as a guest of the US State Department on their InternationalVisitor Leadership Programme. The US State Department paid for my internal flights andaccommodation in the US. (I paid my own flight to the USA.) (Registered 8 October 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Society of Local Authority Chief Executives Conference Dinner on 7 October 2008. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 11October 2008)
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- 25-30 August 2007, to the USA, to visit some nuclear power facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. The costs of the trip were met by Westinghouse Electric Company. (Registered 15 October 2007)
- 30 November-3 December 2007, to Shanghai, to present paper at the International Symposium on the Development of Yangtze River Delta. Travel, hospitality and accommodation provided by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. (Registered 4 December 2007)
| - 30 November-3 December 2007, to Shanghai, to present paper at the International Symposium on the Development of Yangtze River Delta. Travel, hospitality and accommodation provided by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. (Registered 4 December 2007)
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| | - 12-19 September 2008, to Northern Iraq, to research the situation of Christians in Iraq, as a guest of the Assyrian Democratic Movement, who covered all my expenses. (Registered 13 October 2008)
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- 12-15 October 2007, to the Republic of Cyprus to attend the Morphou Rally and meetings associated with it. My return air fare from Heathrow to Larnaca and three nights' hotel accommodation in Nicosia for my wife and myself were paid by the Municipality of Morphou and the Association of Cypriot Municipalities. My wife paid her own return air fare. (Registered 19 October 2007)
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- 25-31 August 2007, to Colombia, on human rights issues including meetings with trade unions, representatives of civil society and the Colombian government. All costs were borne by the campaigning organisation, Justice for Colombia. (Registered 11 March 2008)
- 5-10 November 2007, to Russia, to promote the Fellowships of the John Smith Trust. All costs of the visit borne by the John Smith Trust. (Registered 11 March 2008)
| - 25-31 August 2007, to Colombia, on human rights issues including meetings with trade unions,representatives of civil society and the Colombian government. All costs were borne by thecampaigning organisation, Justice for Colombia. (Registered 11 March 2008)
- 5-10 November 2007, to Russia, to promote the Fellowships of the John Smith Trust. All costs of thevisit borne by the John Smith Trust. (Registered 11 March 2008)
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- JP Morgan Elect Managed Growth Investment Trust.
- Classwatch Limited.
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- (b) Classwatch Limited.
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- 30 September -6 October 2007, to Hong Kong, to study economic developments in Hong Kong, as a guest of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. (Registered 15 October 2007)
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- Chairman (non-executive director) of Advanced Visual Technology Ltd; company supplying space planning software.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- William Salomon of London (personal donation)
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- 2-7 September 2007, to Palestine and Israel on fact-finding visit. Travel and accommodation funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 18 October 2007)
- 29 September-5 October 2007, to India on fact-finding visit. Travel and accommodation funded by The Tibet Society. (Registered 5 November 2007)
| - 29 September-5 October 2007, to India on fact-finding visit. Travel and accommodation funded by The Tibet Society. (Registered 5 November 2007)
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- 15-21 September 2007, to China, to engage in dialogue with members of the Chinese Government and others on economic and business affairs in China. Internal travel and accommodation expenses were met by the Chinese Government. The return flight to China was paid personally. (Registered 25 September 2007)
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| | - 9-11 September 2008, to Paris to attend the French Coalition Against Malaria Forum in my capacity as voluntary non-executive Chairman of the Malaria Consortium and Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases. My travel, accommodation and associated costs were met by the Malaria Consortium. (Registered 8 October 2008)
- 14-25 September 2008, to Nigeria, Uganda and Southern Sudan to visit Malaria Consortium Projects in my capacity as voluntary non-executive Chairman of the Malaria Consortium and Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases. My travel, accommodation and associated costs were met by the Malaria Consortium. (Registered 8 October 2008)
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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 16 October 2007)
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- 28 September-5 October 2007, to Taiwan with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group to look at developments in transport policy and for meetings with the State President and senior Ministers, paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 9 October 2007)
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8. Land and Property |
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee for speech at Ernst and Young Yorkshire Fiscal Group at Harrogate on 18 September 2008. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 October 2008)
- Further payment as part of contract with Tiger Aspect Productions for programme entitled 'Prescott on Class'. (£15,001-£20,000)
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| | - 6-13 September 2008, to China; to Xiamen from 6-8 September to attend the China International Fair for International Trade (CFIT) Conference, with transfers, internal flights, hotel accommodation and hospitality provided by CFIT; to Beijing from 8-11 September to attend the UK China Leadership of the Future Forum as part of the UK delegation of the Great Britain China Centre, with transfers, hotel accommodation and hospitality provided by the UK China Forum; and to Inner Mongolia to visit areas of development, at the invitation of HE Ambassador Fu Ying, with internal flights, transfers, hotel accommodation and hospitality provided by the Chinese Government; external flights provided by the UK China Forum. (Registered 8 October 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - I was upgraded from Economy Plus to Business on a BA flight from Washington to London on 17 September 2008 whilst returning from parliamentary business. (Registered 8 October 2008)
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- 10-22 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government Ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. (Registered 17 October 2007)
- 28 July-1 August 2008, to Iran, for meetings with Iranian politicians and officials. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. Some hospitality was provided by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Registered 18 August 2008)
| - 28 July-1 August 2008, to Iran, for meetings with Iranian politicians and officials. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. Some hospitality was provided by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Registered 18 August 2008)
- 9-19 September 2008, to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon, paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 16 October 2008)
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- 25-29 August 2007, to the USA, to visit some nuclear power facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Energy. The costs of the trip were met by Westinghouse Electric Company. (Registered 11 October 2007)
- 4-7 November 2007, to Nigeria as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nigeria, to investigate matters relating to energy security, malaria and good governance. Flights were provided by Virgin Nigeria and other costs met out of the registered funds of the group. (Registered 27 November 2007)
| - 4-7 November 2007, to Nigeria as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nigeria, to investigate matters relating to energy security, malaria and good governance. Flights were provided by Virgin Nigeria and other costs met out of the registered funds of the group. (Registered 27 November 2007)
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- 13-20 September 2007, to Israel, Jordan and Syria, for meetings with politicians and others. Flights, and accommodation in Israel, paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. Accommodation in Jordan and Syria paid for by the Jordanian and Syrian governments. (Registered 18 October 2007)
- 25-28 May 2008, to Syria, for discussions with the President and other politicians. Flights paid for by the British Syrian Society; hotel accommodation paid for by the Syrian Parliament. (Registered 11 June 2008)
| - 25-28 May 2008, to Syria, for discussions with the President and other politicians. Flights paid for by the British Syrian Society; hotel accommodation paid for by the Syrian Parliament. (Registered 11 June 2008)
- 15-20 August 2008, to Beijing, China, for 2008 Olympic Games as part of the official observer programme organised by The London Organising Committee. Flights and accommodation paid for by Mr John Lewis, of Dorset. (Registered 22 October 2008)
- 8-13 September 2008, to Israel and the West Bank for political purposes. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 22 October 2008)
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- 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain for meeting on Iraq and the situation in the Gulf. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 20 September 2007)
- 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 15 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 15 January 2008)
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| | - Mr Derek Sayer of London is paying for research services relating to my shadow frontbench responsibility for police reform. (Registered 17 October 2008)
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- 30 September-3 October 2007, to Cyprus, for study visit with Friends of Cyprus delegation. Accommodation costs, use of car and driver provided by the Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives. (Return flights to Cyprus paid for out of House of Commons European travel allowance.) (Registered 17 October 2007)
- 23-30 October 2007, to India, including New Delhi and Mumbai, for international Parliamentarians of Indian Origin event. Return flight to India, accommodation, meals and travel costs met by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. (Registered 21 November 2007)
| - 23-30 October 2007, to India, including New Delhi and Mumbai, for international Parliamentarians of Indian Origin event. Return flight to India, accommodation, meals and travel costs met by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. (Registered 21 November 2007)
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| | - 12-19 September 2008, to New York State and California, USA, to First Student (yellow school buses) locations on fact-finding visit on Freedom of Association, trade union representation and health and safety. Hotel accommodation, meals and fares paid by First Group plc. (Registered 14 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 6-13 September 2008, to Taiwan, paid for by the Taiwanese Authority. (Registered 6 October 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - I received two tickets and hospitality for the Rugby League Carnegie Challenge Cup Final, the Co-op National League Rugby Final and the Engage Super League Grand Final as guests of the Rugby Football League, as a participant of the Sport England Parliamentary Sports Fellowship scheme. (Registered 15 October 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Intern provided by CARE (Christian Action Research and Education) from September 2007-July 2008. (Registered 5 February 2008)
| - Intern provided by CARE (Christian Action Research and Education) from October 2008-July 2009. (Registered 13 October 2008)
- I am provided with the part-time services of a member of staff by the Bible Society, to work with me in relation to the National Prayer Breakfast. (Registered 13 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 30 September-5 October 2007, to Taiwan with a group of parliamentarians from the All-Party British-Taiwanese Group and All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, as guest of the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 10 October 2007)
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- Interim Chairman of Photo-Me International Plc (non-executive).
| - Chairman (non-executive) of Photo-Me International Plc.
- Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc (non-executive).
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- Independent director of Rensburg Sheppards plc, a publicly quoted investment management company.
- Independent director of Rugby Estates, a publicly quoted property company.
| - Independent director of Rugby Estates, a publicly quoted property company.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 30 May-1 June 2008, I attended a conference at Brocket Hall paid for by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. (Registered 4 June 2008)
| - 30 May-1 June 2008, attendance and contribution to a conference at Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire. Accommodation paid for by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. (Registered 4 June 2008)
- 19-22 September 2008, attendance at the Ryder Cup in the USA in my capacity as Secretary of the Parliamentary Golf Society. Travel and accommodation paid by Humana Europe, a healthcare services company. (Registered 23 September2008)
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- (b) Falconland Limited; property investment company.
| - (b) Falconland Limited; a property investment company.
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Support for staff costs, travel and other expenses incurred as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Extraordinary Rendition, from funds already donated to the Group by the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Ltd, Stuart Wheeler and Mandy Cormack. (Registered 17 October 2007)
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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 13 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 25-29 August 2007, to the USA, to visit nuclear power facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. The costs of the trip were met by Westinghouse Electric Company. (Registered 17 October 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 31 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 31 January 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 10-13 October 2008, to Cyprus, to attend annual Morphou Rally; flights and accommodation paid for by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 21 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-12 September 2008, to Gibraltar to participate in the commemoration of Gibraltar's National Day. Flights and three nights' accommodation provided by Government of Gibraltar. (Registered 8 October 2008)
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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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6. Overseas visits |
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- 1-5 October 2007, to New York and Washington to meet the Mayor of New York, visit the New York Stock Exchange and members of Congress in connection with capital markets and financial regulation. All travel, accommodation and hospitality paid by Deutsche Bank. (Registered 15 October 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 17-22 September 2007, to Waterloo, Ontario; Redmond, Oregon and Mountain View, California, to see RIM (Blackberry) and Microsoft, jointly sponsored by RIM and Microsoft. (Registered 10 October 2007)
- 5-7 December 2007, to Washington DC, as guest speaker at Family Online Safety Institute Inaugural Conference. Costs of visit paid by Family Online Safety Institute. (Registered 17 December 2007)
| - 5-7 December 2007, to Washington DC, as guest speaker at Family Online Safety Institute Inaugural Conference. Costs of visit paid by Family Online Safety Institute. (Registered 17 December 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 19-22 September 2008, to Kentucky, USA, to attend the Ryder Cup, as a guest of Humana Europe, a healthcare services company, who paid my air fares, accommodation and other hospitality. (Registered 15 October 2008)
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