This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 19 November 2008 and 3 December 2008, in alphabetical order by MP.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - Chairman of the Advisory Committee of Curve Capital Ventures Ltd; a sector neutral investment company that predominantly invests in India, China and Africa and advises companies on strategic growth and global expansion.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Financial adviser to New European Property Holdings Ltd; investment and development of property in Eastern Europe.
- Operating adviser to Pegasus Capital Advisors, LP.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - A volunteer is seconded to my office by Woodlands Estates Limited to assist with my shadow ministerial responsibilities for Climate Change. (Registered 20 November 2008)
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- 1-8 September 2007, to the Maldives, to meet parliamentarians and visit government building projects, as a member of All-Party British-Maldives Parliamentary Group. My flights and accommodation for three days were paid for by the Maldives Government. (I paid the remaining accommodation costs.) (Registered 27 November 2007)
- 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)
| - 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 5 November 2008, speaking engagement for Essex Independent Care Association. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 1 December 2008)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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| | - Following my official visit to Pakistan in September 2008, I have been given a rug by former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nazaz Sharif, of the Pakistan Muslim League. (Registered 19 November 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Financial support received by Conservative Campaign Headquarters from Mr Peter Hall of London for research support for my responsibilities as Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. (Registered 24 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 12-14 October 2007, to Cadenabbia, Italy, to attend a political conference. My accommodation expenses were paid by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung of Berlin. (Registered 19 November 2007)
- 14-15 April 2008, to Oslo, Norway, to attend and speak at a Conference on "Britain in Europe, 1973-2008" at Oslo University. My travel and accommodation expenses were paid for by Oslo University. (Registered 8 May 2008)
| - 14-15 April 2008, to Oslo, Norway, to attend and speak at a Conference on "Britain in Europe, 1973-2008" at Oslo University. My travel and accommodation expenses were paid for by Oslo University. (Registered 8 May 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr Michael Young , London (personal donation)
- Mr Duncan Greenland, London(personal donation)
- Mr Charles Brand, London (personal donation)
- Mr Paul Marshall, London (personal donation)
- Lord Alliance (personal donation)
- Lord Jacobs (personal donation)
- Mr R B and Mrs J A Clark, Rhino Rugby Ltd London
- Sharkey Associates Ltd, London
- Mr P M Crystal, London (personal donation)
- Mr Raj Loomba, Rinku Group plc, London
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| - The Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Limited, York. (Registered 1 December 2008)
- The Sheffield Hallam Liberal Democrat party has received other donations from:
- Mr Nicholas P Clegg, Chinnor (personal donation) (Registered 1 December 2008)
- Mr Paul Clegg, Littleton (personal donation) (Registered 1 December 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- In July 2007 and September 2007 Mr Neil Sherlock, of Godalming, paid for a professional photographer to accompany me on a campaign visit and while at party conference (personal donation). (Registered 29 November 2007)
- Honorary membership of the National Liberal Club, London. (Registered 30 October 2008)
| - Honorary membership of the National Liberal Club, London. (Registered 30 October 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 3-11 November 2007, to Miami, Barbados, Jamaica and Haiti, to investigate international development issues and Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations in the Caribbean. Flights and in-country costs were paid by Andrew Mitchell MP from registered donations made to him in his capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. (Registered 28 November 2007)
- 24-27 February 2008, to Geneva, to meet with Trade Negotiators from the World Trade Organisation, as well as senior UN and World health Organisation representatives. Flights and in-country costs were paid for by funds made available to Andrew Mitchell MP in his capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. (Registered 10 March 2008)
| - 24-27 February 2008, to Geneva, to meet with Trade Negotiators from the World Trade Organisation, as well as senior UN and World health Organisation representatives. Flights and in-country costs were paid for by funds made available to Andrew Mitchell MP in his capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. (Registered 10 March 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Contribution were made through Conservative Campaign Headquarters towards my office costs to support me in my former capacity as Shadow Home Secretary from:
- Midlands Industrial Council. (Registered 21 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-19 November 2008, to the United Arab Emirates with an all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The costs of flights and accommodation were met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 20 November 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-25 October 2007, to Moscow for attendance at a conference, for which hotel accommodation was paid for by Transatlantic Partners Against AIDS. (Registered 30 November 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 15 November 2008, my husband and I attended the England vs. Australia rugby match at Twickenham as guests of National Grid. (Registered 27 November 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Non-executive Chairman of Depend Limited (Risk Management Information Technology consultant) (May-November 2007).
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 27 September 2007, speech in Geneva at a dinner hosted by CB Richard Ellis. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 13 November 2007)
- 11 October 2007, speech in London at a conference of the Young Presidents' Organisation. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 13 November 2007)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr Jon Mendelsohn, of London (personal donation). (Registered 30 November 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I were entertained by National Grid plc at the England vs Australia rugby international on 15 November 2008. (Registered 3 December 2008)
- My wife and I were entertained by Toyota at the England vs South Africa rugby international on 22 November 2008. (Registered 3 December 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donation to my campaign for election as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party received from GMB (Registered 13 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-19 November 2008, to the United Arab Emirates with an all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The costs of flights and accommodation were met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 20 November 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Lord Oakeshott (personal donation)
- Lord Jacobs (personal donation)
- Mr Peter Huhne, of London (personal donation)
- Mr and Mrs Paul Strasburger, of Bath (personal donation)
- Lord Sharman (personal donation)
- Sir Michael Rake, of London (personal donation)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - The FA provide me with tickets and hospitality at various football matches. (Registered 21 November 2008)
- 20 February 2008, two tickets to the Brit Awards as guests of the BPI. (Registered 21 November 2008)
- 20 April 2008, one ticket for BAFTA Awards, as guest of ITV. (Registered 21 November 2008)
- 31 May 2008, two tickets for Britain's Got Talent Final, as guests of ITV. (Registered 21 November 2008)
- 2 July 2008, two tickets for Wimbledon Men's Semi-Final, as guests of the LTA. (Registered 21 November 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Funding for a telephone canvass of my constituents provided by the Midlands Industrial Council. (Registered 28 November 2007)
- Donation to my constituency association solicited or encouraged by me from JCB Research Limited, Staffordshire. (Registered 1 April 2008)
| - Donation to my constituency association solicited or encouraged by me from JCB Research Limited, Staffordshire. (Registered 1 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-19 November 2008, to the United Arab Emirates, with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The costs of flights and accommodation were met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 25 November 2008)
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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 United Kingdom 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 21 November 2008)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) JP Morgan Elect Managed Growth Investment Trust.
- (b) Classwatch Limited.
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- Classwatch Limited.
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| | - 14-19 November 2008, to the United Arab Emirates with an all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE. The costs of flights and accommodation were met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 20 November 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Globalink International Ltd. (non-executive chairman from January 2004-23 November 2007); provider of telecommunications services.
- Globalink International Telecommunications PLC (non-executive director from 6 September 2006-23 November 2007); provider of telecommunications services.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - I have been given honorary membership of the Carlton Club for the tenure of my position as Opposition Chief Whip. (Registered 26 November 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr Roderick Fleming of Oxfordshire (personal donation)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 10-14 February 2008, to Sierra Leone and Ghana in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. The cost of my flights and airport transfers were met by Flying Lion Ltd. (Accommodation was provided by the British High Commissions in both Sierra Leone and Ghana.) (Registered 14 February 2008)
| - 10-14 February 2008, to Sierra Leone and Ghana in my role as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. The cost of my flights and airport transfers were met by Flying Lion Ltd. (Accommodation was provided by the British High Commissions in both Sierra Leone and Ghana.) (Registered 14 February 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 25 September 2007, use of private plane to travel from Edinburgh to London provided by Mr Malcolm Scott of Dunalastair Estates, Edinburgh. (Registered 20 November 2007)
- 28 February 2008, use of private plane to travel from London to Edinburgh provided by Mr Malcolm Scott of Dunalastair Estates, Edinburgh. (Registered 1 March 2008)
| - 28 February 2008, use of private plane to travel from London to Edinburgh provided by Mr Malcolm Scott of Dunalastair Estates, Edinburgh. (Registered 1 March 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- I have the services of a researcher who is employed by Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) to work for me in my capacity as Chair of the Sports Caucus, a small group of MPs with a common interest in sport. Through BISL he is paid for his work on the Caucus by Sport England, UK Sport, the Central Council for Physical Recreation and the Fitness Industry Association, each of whom pay in excess of £1,000.
| - I have the services of a researcher who is employed by Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) to work for me in my capacity as Chair of the Sports Caucus, a small group of MPs with a common interest in sport. Through BISL he is paid for his work on the Caucus by Sport England, UK Sport, the Central Council for Physical Recreation and the Local Government Association, each of whom pay in excess of £1,000.
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- 29 October-2 November 2007, to Palestine/Israel to see the work of the Bible Society. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Bible Society. (Registered 20 November 2007)
- 15-17 May 2008, to Guernsey at the invitation of the States of Guernsey, to play a football match with accommodation and hospitality provided by the States of Guernsey and a contribution to the air fare provided by our club sponsors National Grid. (Registered 16 June 2008)
| - 15-17 May 2008, to Guernsey at the invitation of the States of Guernsey, to play a football match with accommodation and hospitality provided by the States of Guernsey and a contribution to the air fare provided by our club sponsors National Grid. (Registered 16 June 2008)
- 10-14 November 2008, to Nigeria, to meet with Nigerian MPs and other politicians to promote the development of links between Christian MPs in both Parliaments. Flights and accommodation were paid by the Bible Society. (Registered 20 November 2008)
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| | - 25 October-8 November 2008, to USA, to take part in the I-VOTE programme (International Visitors Observe The Elections), as a guest of the US State Department who met all costs of the visit. (Registered 25 November 2008)
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- 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)
- 30 November-2 December 2007, to Nigeria as chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nigeria, to speak at the Nigeria Leadership Initiative first Christopher Kolade Symposium on Public Service. Flights, accommodation and other costs were met by the Nigeria Leadership Initiative. (Registered 13 December 2007)
| - 30 November-2 December 2007, to Nigeria as chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nigeria, to speak at the Nigeria Leadership Initiative first Christopher Kolade Symposium on Public Service. Flights, accommodation and other costs were met by the Nigeria Leadership Initiative. (Registered 13 December 2007)
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- 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)
- 27 December 2007-10 January 2008, to Chandigarh, Punjab, India, for a Punjab State Government Conference on issues relating to overseas Punjabis. Upgrade to Business Class for return flight from Heathrow to New Delhi provided by Air India. Accommodation, meals and travel costs in India relating to the conference paid for by the Punjab State Government. (Registered 1 February 2008)
| - 27 December 2007-10 January 2008, to Chandigarh, Punjab, India, for a Punjab State Government Conference on issues relating to overseas Punjabis. Upgrade to Business Class for return flight from Heathrow to New Delhi provided by Air India. Accommodation, meals and travel costs in India relating to the conference paid for by the Punjab State Government. (Registered 1 February 2008)
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- 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)
- 7-12 February 2008, to Ghana, to play a football match against the Ghanaian Parliament at their invitation to celebrate their 50th anniversary of independence, to visit an SOS Villages project and a refugee camp at the invitation of PLAY Ghana, and to attend the African Nations Cup Final, with accommodation, food and local transport provided by the Parliament of Ghana and a contribution towards the air fare provide by our club sponsors National Grid,who also helped provide a charitable donation to SOS Villages. (Registered 12 June 2008)
| - 7-12 February 2008, to Ghana, to play a football match against the Ghanaian Parliament at their invitation to celebrate their 50th anniversary of independence, to visit an SOS Villages project and a refugee camp at the invitation of PLAY Ghana, and to attend the African Nations Cup Final, with accommodation, food and local transport provided by the Parliament of Ghana and a contribution towards the air fare provide by our club sponsors National Grid,who also helped provide a charitable donation to SOS Villages. (Registered 12 June 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Facilitator of Council and Executive meetings for the Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors (FPDC). (£5,001-£10,000)
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- 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 22 November 2007)
- 18-24 May 2008, to Taiwan, in respect of various political issues including the inauguration of the President, paid for by the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 11 June 2008)
| - 18-24 May 2008, to Taiwan, in respect of various political issues including the inauguration of the President, paid for by the Taiwanese Government. (Registered 11 June 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 10-14 November 2008, to Nigeria, funded by the Bible Society/Christian Solidarity Worldwide. (Registered 14 November 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 25 November 2007, speaking fee, flight and hotel accommodation at HVB Europa Forum Munich. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 29 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 9-14 November 2008, to Cuba in my capacity as co-Chair of the Cuba Initiative organisation, which works to strengthen UK-Cuban trade relations. Flights and accommodation provided by the Caribbean Foundation, a charity, through the Cuba Initiative. Local hospitality provided by the Cuban Government. (Registered 26 November 2008)
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- On 20 and 23 October 2007, in connection with a family holiday, my wife and children and I were upgraded on flights from Standard class to Business class by Jet Airways from London Heathrow to International Airport Mumbai. On our return flight my wife and I were upgraded from Standard to First Class by Jet Airways. (Registered 30 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 12-14 October 2007, to Cyprus, to attend the Morphou Rally. Return flight to Cyprus, accommodation and hospitality provided by the Municipality of Morphou. (Registered 26 November 2007)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 15 November 2008, two tickets and hospitality at England vs Australia Rugby Investec Challenge, Twickenham, provided by Corona Energy. (Registered 20 November 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donations have been provided through Conservative Central Office from: (Registered 11 June 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Gift of a Segway Personal Transporter from Segway. (Registered 19 November 2008)
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