This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 5 November 2008 and 19 November 2008, in alphabetical order by MP.
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| | - 30 October-1 November 2008, to Oman, with a cross-party parliamentary delegation. My flights from London to Oman, Oman to Beirut (non-registrable visit) and accommodation in Oman paid for by the State Council of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 6 November 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
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- Two flats in London, one providing rental income.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 4-20 September 2008, to Tanzania, on a placement for VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas), working with an educational network, TENMET. My standard class flights and accommodation in Dar es Salaam were paid for by VSO. (Registered 17 November 2008)
- 1-5 October to Chicago, USA, to give a lecture on Social Exclusion at the Adler School of Professional Psychology. My club class flights and accommodation in Chicago were paid for by the Adler School. (Registered 17 November 2008)
- 10-14 November 2008, to Nairobi for a board meeting for VSO. My standard class flights and accommodation in Nairobi were paid for by VSO. (Registered 17 November 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Contract with Methuen for publication of book entitled 'The Strange Death of David Kelly'. (Registered 16 November 2007)
- Income from the Daily Mail for publication of extracts from 'The Strange Death of David Kelly'. (Registered 16 November 2007)
| - Ongoing income from royalties for publication of book entitled 'The Strange Death of David Kelly'.
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- 2-5 November 2007, to Portofino, Italy, as guest of the Portofino Dialogues, to meet with Italian Members of Parliament and members of the US Congress to discuss political issues of common interest. Hotel accommodation paid for by Portofino Dialogues (I paid for my flights). (Registered 14 November 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Adviser to the Board of Priory Holdings Company No 1 Limited. (£35,001-£40,000)
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- 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)
- 29 November-2 December 2007, to Madrid to attend conference of Le Cercle, a foreign policy think-tank, with flight and accommodation expenses paid by the conference organisers. (Registered 16 December 2007)
| - 29 November-2 December 2007, to Madrid to attend conference of Le Cercle, a foreign policy think-tank, with flight and accommodation expenses paid by the conference organisers. (Registered 16 December 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)
| - 9-11 October 2008, 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Article in the Mail on Sunday, 12 October 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 7 November 2008)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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- In connection with a visit to California, USA, 10-12 October 2007, to make a speech at Google Zeitgeist Conference, the cost of commercial flights from London to San Francisco; Sacramento to Los Angeles; and Los Angeles to London for me and three accompanying members of my staff, was met by Google, USA. Google also provided one night's accommodation for me and three accompanying members of my staff and transport by car within California. (Other costs associated with the visit were met by the Conservative Party.) (Registered 19 November 2007)
- Gift of a Harrods hamper from the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 10 January 2008)
| - Gift of a Harrods hamper from the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 10 January 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Advance under contract with Hodder & Stoughton for autobiographical book. (£35,001-£40,000)
| - Queen's Counsel. (Resumed practice at the Bar with effect from 1 January 2008.)
- Advance under contract with Hodder & Stoughton for autobiographical book. (£35,001-£40,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Whilst travelling to London from the United States in my capacity as Chancellor of St Andrew's University on 1 November 2008, I was upgraded from Business to First Class by British Airways. (Registered 12 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 25 October-1 November 2008, to China as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, at the invitation of the Jiangsu Provincial People's congress to consolidate links between the UK and China. Transport to and from China was paid for by the All-Party Parliamentary China Group from donations previously registered. All internal costs including accommodation, meals and travel were met by the Jiangsu Provincial People's Congress. (Registered 5 November 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 12 November 2008, fee for speaking engagement at a seminar on Credit held by BGC International at the Bloomberg Auditorium. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 17 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 1-2 October 2007, to Washington, to attend Policy Network Conference on 'Globalisation, growth and social equity: American and European perspectives'. Travel and accommodation met by Policy Network. (Registered 6 November 2007)
- 25-28 May 2008, to Syria, as a member of a parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 8 July 2008)
| - 25-28 May 2008, to Syria, as a member of a parliamentary delegation to meet government ministers, parliamentarians and business leaders. The cost of flights and hospitality was met by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 8 July 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 30 October-2 November 2008, to Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey, to speak at a memorial service and conference for former Deputy Prime Minister Erdal Inonu. The flights were paid for by the Friedrich Ebert Institute. (Registered 12 November 2008)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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- I gave some classes and lectures at The Catholic University of America during the week beginning 29 October 2007. I received no fee but the university paid for my flight and accommodation. (Registered 9 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27-30 October 2007, to Doha, Qatar, to attend the 6th annual Natural Gas Conference, including a tour of the QatarGas North Field development which will supply Liquified Natural Gas to the UK via the South Hook import terminal being constructed in my constituency. Business class flights and hotel accommodation for two nights paid by South Hook LNG Terminal Company Ltd. First class upgrade provided by Qatar Airways on return flight. (Registered 13 November 2007)
- 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 14 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 23-30 July 2008, to Cayman, accompanied by my wife to meet political, business and community leaders, to discuss matters of interest to Cayman and its relationship with Britain. The Government of the Cayman Islands paid the cost of one return business class flight and hotel accommodation for us both. (Registered 9 November 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Donation from Michael Hintze towards my Afghan Project. The donation was used to meet the costs of a visit to the region, 1-11 October, 2008, including provision of a video camera. (Registered 10 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 6-7 November 2008, to Paris, to attend the policy conference of European Friends of Israel; expenses paid by European Friends of Israel. (Registered 10 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 3-8 November 2007, to Vancouver, Canada, to deliver a speech on the future of health care systems and meet various interested parties. The costs of my trip were met by the British Columbian Health Employees Union. (Registered 15 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 30 October-3 November 2008, to Oman as part of cross-party group, in my capacity as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Oman. Flights, accommodation and internal travel were paid for by the State Council of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 13 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 6-16 September 2007, to China with the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, to discuss bilateral relations and human rights and the impact of China's economic growth on the UK. All internal travel and some food costs in China were met by the National People's Congress. The cost of the return flights from London to Beijing and accommodation costs were met from the funds provided by the registered sponsors of the All-Party Group. (Registered 6 November 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 7 October 2008)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 31 October-3 November 2008, to Egypt, to attend Party Conference as an international observer at the invitation and expense of the National Democratic Party. (Registered 18 November 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - I receive honorary membership of the Carlton Club. (Registered 10 November 2008)
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| | - 14-17 October 2008, to New York to attend the US Presidential Debate as Shadow Secretary of State for Defence. My outbound flight to New York was provided by Mr Michael Hintze of the CQS Group. (I met my own return flight and accommodation costs in New York.) (Registered 14 November 2008)
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- 25 September-2 October 2007, to Georgia in my capacity as President of the International Association of Business and Parliament (IABP). My flights and accommodation were paid for by the IABP. (Registered 5 November 2007)
- 28 December 2007-8 January 2008, to Georgia (Caucasus), as co-leader of the National Democratic Institute's electoral mission. My flight, accommodation (31 December-7 January) and incidental expenses (including meals) were paid for by the NDI. My hotel accommodation between 31 December-7 January was paid for by the NDI. (Registered 4 February 2008)
| - 28 December 2007-8 January 2008, to Georgia (Caucasus), as co-leader of the National Democratic Institute's electoral mission. My flight, accommodation (31 December-7 January) and incidental expenses (including meals) were paid for by the NDI. My hotel accommodation between 31 December-7 January was paid for by the NDI. (Registered 4 February 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Fee for article in the Sunday Times. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 5 June 2008, to US, to give a lecture in Manhattan. Travel and hotel accommodation for my wife and I provided by Glucksman Ireland House, New York University. (Registered 16 June 2008)
| - 5 June 2008, to US, to give a lecture in Manhattan. Fee (£15,001-£20,000) and travel and hotel accommodation for my wife and me provided by Glucksman Ireland House, New York University. (Registered 16 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 11-14 September 2007, to Connecticut, USA, to First Student (yellow school buses) locations in the state on a fact-finding visit on trade union representation and health and safety. The visit was made at the invitation and expense of First Bus. (Registered 7 November 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - During a non-registrable flight from Johannesburg to London Heathrow in October 2008 I received an upgrade from premium class to business class from Virgin Airlines. (Registered 12 November 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Payment for article for the Mail on Sunday. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 13 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 29-31 October 2008, to Brisbane, Australia, to attend a seminar and conference organised by Policy Network and Per Capita, who provided return business class airfare and two nights' hotel accommodation. (Registered 5 November 2008)
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- June 2008, to Syria and Lebanon. Flights, hotels, transport and subsistence paid for by Conflicts Forum. I was upgraded on one flight by British Midland. (Registered 30 June 2008)
| - 22-27 June 2008, to Syria and Lebanon, in order to look at security issues in the region. Flights, hotels, transport and subsistence paid for by Conflicts Forum. I was upgraded on one flight by British Midland. (Registered 30 June 2008)
- 1-11 October, to Afghanistan, to establish the security and political situation on the ground and visit the British forces stationed in theatre. The visit was sponsored by a donation from Mr Michael Hintze. (Registered 11 November 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - I receive honorary membership of the Carlton Club. (Registered 6 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 23-28 July 2008, to the Cayman Islands with the All-Party Group on the Cayman Islands, as a guest of the Cayman Islands Government, who paid for my flights and hotel accommodation. (Registered 6 November 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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| | - International School for Security and Explosives Education (ISSEE) (non-executive). (£10,001-£15,000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Payment for article in Daily Telegraph, 14 May 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 November 2008)
- Payment for taking part in a debate for Sandford Bernstein, 24 September 2008. Fee paid to charity. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 4 November 2008)
- Payment for after lunch speech for Clive Emson Auctioneers. Fee paid to charity. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 4 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 6-16 September 2007, to China with the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, to discuss bilateral relations and human rights and the impact of China's economic growth on the UK. All internal travel and some food costs in China were met by the National People's Congress. The cost of the return flights from London to Beijing and accommodation costs were met from the funds provided by the registered sponsors of the All-Party Group. (Registered 6 November 2007)
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- 19 August-1 September 2007, to Uganda, to volunteer with VSO. Travel, rent and basic expenses paid for by VSO. (Registered 7 November 2007)
- 17-22 March 2008, to India, to visit education projects with the Global Campaign for Education/World Vision. Travel, accommodation and subsistence paid for by World Vision. (Registered 25 April 2008)
| - 17-22 March 2008, to India, to visit education projects with the Global Campaign for Education/World Vision. Travel, accommodation and subsistence paid for by World Vision. (Registered 25 April 2008)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Sponsorship of the South Shields Lecture, which I organise, by Northern Film and Media. (Registered 10 November 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr Jerome Booth of London (personal donation)
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- Armajaro Holdings Limited of London (company donation)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 11-14 October 2008, to Prague, to attend the European Inter-parliamentary Space Conference. Return flights and three nights' accommodation paid for by EADS Astrium and Inmarsat. (Registered 12 November 2008)
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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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- 3 October 2007, private flight from Blackpool to London provided by IPGL Limited. (Registered 29 October 2007)
- 19 October 2007, helicopter flight from Newmarket Racecourse to Alderley Edge in Cheshire provided by Tattersalls Ltd. (Registered 29 October 2007)
- 15 March 2008, private plane from Newcastle to Biggin Hill, provided by Michael Hintze on behalf of CQS, London. (Registered 1 April 2008)
| - 15 March 2008, private plane from Newcastle to Biggin Hill, provided by Michael Hintze on behalf of CQS, London. (Registered 1 April 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- 9 October 2007, Mr Raymond Dalton, Hemel Hempstead. (Registered 9 November 2007)
- The salary of one member of my staff will be paid from a donation made by Mr Jan Telensky, of Flamstead, Herts. (Registered 29 May 2008)
| - The salary of one member of my staff, and research activities, will be paid from a donation made by Metropolitan International Schools Ltd, London. (Registered 29 May 2008)
- October 2008, Mr William Cole, Hemel Hempstead. (Registered 14 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 31 October-3 November 2008, to Egypt, to attend Party Conference as an international observer at the invitation and expense of the National Democratic Party. (Registered 18 November 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Speech at the annual lunch of the Architectural Ironmongers. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 12 November 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Column in Sunday Mirror, 21 October 2007. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 November 2007)
- Fee for speaking at luncheon engagement and day-seminar with executives of International Investment and Underwriting in Dublin on 29 November 2007. (£10,001-£15,000) Transport and overnight accommodation was also provided. (Registered 14 February 2008)
| - Fee for speaking at luncheon engagement and day-seminar with executives of International Investment and Underwriting in Dublin on 29 November 2007. (£10,001-£15,000) Transport and overnight accommodation was also provided. (Registered 14 February 2008)
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- 31 October-2 November 2007, to Prague, to attend Workshop on Terrorism and Communications. Travel and accommodation for my wife and me provided by the Prague Security Studies Institute and New York University's Prague Institute for Democracy, Economy and Culture. (Registered 6 November 2007)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 25 October-1 November 2008, to China as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, at the invitation of the Jiangsu Provincial People's congress to consolidate links between the UK and China. Transport to and from China was paid for by the All-Party Parliamentary China Group from donations previously registered. All internal costs including accommodation, meals and travel were met by the Jiangsu Provincial People's Congress. (Registered 6 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 29 October-2 November 2007, to Jerusalem and the West Bank, funded by the Bible Society. (Registered 13 November 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 2-3 November 2008, overnight stay and a day's shooting as a guest of Avanti Communications plc. (Registered 6 November 2008)
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| | - 11-14 October 2008, to Prague to attend the European Interparliamentary Space Conference. EADS Astrium and Inmarsat contributed to expenses of return flights and three nights' accommodation. (Registered 6 November 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee for speech to PR Week Forum. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 6 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 29 October-2 November 2007, to Israel/Palestine on fact-finding visit, funded by the Bible Society. (Registered 7 November 2007)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 14-16 September 2007, Gleneagles Pensions and Savings Industry Summit. I received an honorarium and air fares to Edinburgh for myself and my wife. (Registered 14 November 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donations have been provided through Conservative Central Office from:
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 3-4 November 2007, two nights' accommodation at the Hotel Splendido, Portofino, provided by the Portofino Dialogues organisation for my participation in their Conference. (I paid for my flights.) (Registered 14 November 2007)
- 1-3 June 2008, to New York, to attend Education Summit Meeting, organised by the Sutton Trust, who paid for my air fare and accommodation. (Registered 13 June 2008)
| - 1-3 June 2008, to New York, to attend Education Summit Meeting, organised by the Sutton Trust, who paid for my air fare and accommodation. (Registered 13 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 29 September-6 October 2007, to Dharamsala, North India, to meet the Tibetan Parliament in exile, including a meeting with the Dalai Lama. The costs of the visit were paid for by the Tibet Society. (Registered 7 November 2007)
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