This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 25 February 2009 and 11 March 2009, in alphabetical order by MP.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- February 2008, fees as a presenter for BBC One's 'This Week' programme, ongoing. (Actual £2,457) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 7 March 2008)
- March 2008, fee for speaking at the Association of Guernsey Banks Annual Dinner. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 March 2008)
- March 2008, fees as a presenter for BBC One's 'This Week' programme, ongoing. (Actual £3,276) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 April 2008)
| - March 2008, fees as a presenter for BBC One's 'This Week' programme, ongoing. (Actual £3,276) (Up to £5,000) (Registered 9 April 2008)
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- 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)
- 8-12 May 2008, to Baghdad, as a guest of the Islamic Dawa Party, to get update from Ministers on situation on the ground. The cost of my travel and accommodation was borne by the Islamic Dawa Party. (Registered 5 June 2008)
| - 8-12 May 2008, to Baghdad, as a guest of the Islamic Dawa Party, to get update from Ministers on situation on the ground. The cost of my travel and accommodation was borne by the Islamic Dawa Party. (Registered 5 June 2008)
- 29 January-1 February 2009, to New York, USA, to attend Global Peace Conference. The costs of my flights, food and accommodation were met by Universal Peace Federation. (Registered 2 March 2009)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 14 January-8 February 2008, researcher provided for my House of Commons office by Forum for the Future, an organisation that organises placements for students studying sustainable development. (Registered 28 February 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 20 February 2008, I was given two complimentary tickets to the Brit Awards by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). (Registered 29 February 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - My constituency party received the profit from an event held in the constituency in June 2008 to commemorate my 35 years as an MP. (Registered 11 February 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 13-20 February 2009, to Northern Iraq, to investigate the situation, including dispersal, of Christians in Iraq, as a guest of the Assyrian Democratic Movement, who covered all expenses. (Registered 26 February 2009)
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- 18-25 February 2008, to Brazil, to take part in a two-day seminar for the G8+5 ClimateChange dialogue organised by Globe UK on behalf of Globe International and thereafter a two day visit to Matto Grosso. Return business class flight to Sao Paulo, internal economy flights, three nights' accommodation and two lunches and a dinner provided by Globe International; attended one reception provided by the Speaker of the Brazilian Parliament in Brasilia. Also one night's accommodation, dinner, breakfast and surface transport in Matto Grosso as guest of the Governor of Matto Grosso. (Registered 4 March 2008)
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- 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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| | - GMB paid for a mailing to a group of constituents about an event which I held. (Registered 10 March 2009)
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- 19-21 February 2008, to Brasilia, Brazil, to attend a conference organised by GLOBE, a group of legislators from the G8+5 climate change dialogue. Hotel and travel costs paid by the promoters of GLOBE. (Registered 3 March 2008)
- 27-29 June 2008, to Tokyo, Japan, to attend the GLOBE G8+5 legislators' forum to discuss climate change and sustainability. The cost of travel and accommodation paid by the promoters of GLOBE. (Registered 2 July 2008)
| - 27-29 June 2008, to Tokyo, Japan, to attend the GLOBE G8+5 legislators' forum to discuss climate change and sustainability. The cost of travel and accommodation paid by the promoters of GLOBE. (Registered 2 July 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 20 October 2007, I attended the Rugby World Cup Final in Paris as a guest of Betfair, who paid for my travel and accommodation costs. (Registered 6 March 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009,paid for by Prince Rupert Loewenstein. (Registered 3 March 2009)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donation from the Association of Professionals in Education and Children's Trusts (Aspect) used to fund research and administrative support in my office. (Registered 4 March 2008)
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8. Land and Property |
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- 20 rented houses in Patrington and in Withernsea, North Humberside, four of which are registered in joint name with my wife.
| - 22 rented houses in Patrington and in Withernsea, North Humberside, five of which are registered in joint name with my wife.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- In my capacity as a Shadow Minister for International Development I receive some contributions to the costs of otherwise non-registrable overseas visits from registered donations made to Andrew Mitchell MP in his capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. (Registered 10 March 2008)
| - In my capacity as a Shadow Minister for International Development I receive some contributions to the costs of otherwise non-registrable overseas visits from registered donations made to Andrew Mitchell MP in his capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. (Registered 10 March 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member of the National Assembly for Wales.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Aventis Pharma Ltd. (Registered 4 March 2009)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - I received a ticket for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Rainham Steel Co Ltd. (Registered 3 March 2009)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- As Joint Chair of the All-Party Racing and Bloodstock Group I have been given a badge by the Race Course Association (RCA) for 2008 which gives access to most race meetings. (Registered 26 February 2008)
- As non-executive director of Doncaster Racecourse Management Committee Ltd I have been given two badges which give access to the seven Arena Leisure racecourses in England. (Registered 26 February 2008)
| - As Joint Chair of the All-Party Racing and Bloodstock Group I have been given a badge by the Race Course Association (RCA) for 2009 which gives access to most race meetings. (Registered 1 1March 2009)
- As non-executive director of Doncaster Racecourse Management Committee Ltd I have been given two badges which give access to the seven Arena Leisure racecourses in England. (Registered 11 March 2009)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 20 February 2008, I attended the Brit Awards as a guest of BPI Trust. (Registered 4 March 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member of South Lakeland District Council.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Occasional appearances on BBC Radio 4 Any Questions. (Up to £5,000)
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- Occasional appearances on BBC Radio 4 . (Up to £5,000)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Mr James Reuben. (Registered 3 March 2009)
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- 12-14 October 2007, to Cyprus, to attend the Morphou Rally (Cyprus) as the guest of the Municipality of Morphou, who paid for my air fares and accommodation. (Registered 29 February 2008)
- 15-19 January 2009, to Zimbabwe, to promote the welfare of working animals. Air fare and accommodation provided by SPANA (Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad). (Registered 27 January 2009)
| - 15-19 January 2009, to Zimbabwe, to promote the welfare of working animals. Air fare and accommodation provided by SPANA (Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad). (Registered 27 January 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 14-20 February 2009, to Malawi, with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global TB, for visits to HIV/TB programmes and meetings with local health workers. The cost of travel, accommodation and meals were covered by Results UK, a UK based development charity. (Registered 10 March 2009)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Kara Gnodde, of Hampshire. (Registered 3 March 2009)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- I provided research on an investment opportunity to PSE TopCo Ltd. (Registered 11 March 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Fee from Regent Exhibitions Ltd in respect of help, advice and attendance at the IMEX Exhibition Show in Frankfurt in April 2007. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 11 March 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Rainham Steel Co Ltd. (Registered 3 March 2009)
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- 12 February 2008, 100 tickets for the London Eye from Marks Barfield Architects. (Registered 28 February 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Cavendish Corporate Finance. (Registered 10 March 2009)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- The costs of the plaintiffs in the case of Lord Alton and others vs the Secretary of State for the Home Department, of whom I was one, were met by contributions from Iranians resident in the UK through the National Council of the Iranian Resistance. (Registered 26 February 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Mr David Ord. (Registered 3 March 2009)`
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - I received a ticket for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Mr Jonathan Rowland, of London. (Registered 10 March 2009)
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- 10-17 February 2008, to India, to Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi, to meet State and National Ministers, industrialists, academics, representatives of business organisations and to visit a DfID funded project. All transport, accommodation and victualling provided by the Government of India. (Registered 28 February 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 19 September 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 19 September 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 20 February 2008, I attended the Brit Awards, accompanied by my wife, as guests of PPL. (Registered 28 February 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr Paul Baker, of Cheltenham (personal donation). (Registered 26 February 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Jonathan Marland. (Registered 10 March 2009)
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- 4-18 February 2008, my wife and I were guests of Saga on a cruise from Tahiti to New Zealand. I gave a number of lectures on the cruise. Our flights to Tahiti and from New Zealand were provided by Saga. (Registered 4 March 2008)
- 21 August-4 September 2008, my wife and I were guests on a Saga cruise from Barcelona to Venice. I participated in a Question and Answer session on the trip which was organised by a subsidiary of Saga Group. Our flights to Barcelona and from Venice were provided by Saga. (Registered 4 October 2008)
| - 21 August-4 September 2008, my wife and I were guests on a Saga cruise from Barcelona to Venice. I participated in a Question and Answer session on the trip which was organised by a subsidiary of Saga Group. Our flights to Barcelona and from Venice were provided by Saga. (Registered 4 October 2008)
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- 15-20 February 2008, to Brazil, to attend GLOBE G8+5 legislators forum. The costs of the visit were met by GLOBE. (Registered 29 February 2008)
- 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)
| - 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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- 3 March 2008, visit to the site of the proposed wind farm on the Isle of Lewis, hosted by AMEC Wind Energy who paid for two return air fares from Glasgow to Stornaway for myself and a member of staff. (Registered 10 March 2008)
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| | - 23-26 February 2009, to Bahrain, to participate in Bahrain Security Forum as speaker. Return flight, business class, and three nights accommodation in Bahrain funded by RUSI and the Kingdom of Bahrain. (Registered 3 March 2009)
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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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 15-20 February 2009, to Israel with the Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI), for meetings with politicians and officials and to visit the Golan Heights. Costs of the visit were paid by CFI. (Registered 11 March 2009)
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- 29 February-3 March 2008, to Guatemala, at the invitation of the NGOs Health Unlimited and Toybox, to see their work in the country in my role as Shadow Minister for International Development. 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 February 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Mr Christopher Moran. (Registered 4 March 2009)
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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 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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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Support for the National Citizen Service research project which provides policy support to the Conservative Party on youth matters, for which I co-ordinate research work and provide assistance, provided by Mr Martyn Rose, of London. (Registered 13 February 2008)
| - Support for the National Citizen Service research project which provides policy support to the Conservative Party on youth matters, for which I co-ordinate research work and provide assistance, provided by Mr Martyn Rose, of London.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 16-18 February, to Pittsburgh, USA, for lecture at Pittsburgh University on the European union. Economy class fare and fee of below registrable value paid by the university. (Registered 4 March 2008)
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- 25-28 January 2008, to Kuwait, as part of an all-party fact finding delegation, as guest of the Kuwait National Assembly. The cost of my flights and accommodation were paid for by the Kuwait National Assembly. (Registered 7 March 2008)
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- 23-25 February 2008, to Jerusalem to attend Global Forum on antisemitism. Travel and accommodation paid by the Parliamentary Committee Against Antisemitism. (Registered 4 March 2008)
- 28-30 June 2008, to Rio de Janeiro, to visit Bola Pra Frente project. Registrable contributions to costs by Nestlé, SECC and Bola Pra Frente. Flight upgrade to business class one way from British airways. (Registered 10 July 2008)
| - 28-30 June 2008, to Rio de Janeiro, to visit Bola Pra Frente project. Registrable contributions to costs by Nestlé, SECC and Bola Pra Frente. Flight upgrade to business class one way from British airways. (Registered 10 July 2008)
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- 22 February 2008, I flew from Carlisle to Isle of Man, leading a delegation to meet with the Chief Minister to discuss the future of Border Television. The flight was provided by Stobart Aviation. (Registered 11 March 2008)
- 19 June 2008, my wife and I were guests of Bechtel at Ascot Races. (Registered 26 August 2008)
| - 19 June 2008, my wife and I were guests of Bechtel at Ascot Races. (Registered 26 August 2008)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Benfield Group Limited, from 2 May 2002 (non-executive deputy chairman from March 2003); reinsurance brokerage.
- Prestbury Holdings PLC (chairman) from 1 August 2002; non-investment financial services.
- Mediasurface (non-executive director from 26 August 2004); a web management software provider.
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| | - Temporary secondment of a member of staff each by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Boston Consulting Group to the Conservative party's Implementation Team, which reports to me. (Registered 26 February 2009)
- In 2008 the Horsham and Crawley Conservative Association received donations from the Horsham Parliamentary Dining Club of which I am chairman. (Registered 26 February 2009)
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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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- (b) Prestbury Holdings PLC.
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Mr Christopher Moran. (Registered 4 March 2009)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 18 February 2009, I attended the Brit Awards, as a guest of BPI (British Phonographic Industry). (Registered 5 March 2009)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 11-15 November 2007, to Rio de Janeiro, to attend the Internet Governance Forum, an event facilitated by the United Nations as a multi-stakeholder event, to represent interest of All-Party Groups including Pitcom (Parliamentary Information Technology Committee) and the interest of Eurim (European Information Society Group). Travel and hotel costs funded by Eurim with the support of Nominet. (Registered 4 March 2008)
- 29 November-7 December 2008, to Hyderabad, India, with the Internet Governance Forum to participate in workshops and deliver speeches on child protection issues and the internet. Flights, hotel and internal travel paid for by Nominet. (Registered 5 December 2008)
| - 29 November-7 December 2008, to Hyderabad, India, with the Internet Governance Forum to participate in workshops and deliver speeches on child protection issues and the internet. Flights, hotel and internal travel paid for by Nominet. (Registered 5 December 2008)
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- 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)
| - Private flight from Humberside Airport to Glasgow on 7 March 2009 provided by Malcolm Scott of Dunalistair Estates Ltd. (Registered 9 March 2009)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - Honorary membership of Bonnyton Golf Club for 2009. (Registered 26 February 2009)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - I received a ticket for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Mr Stanley Fink, of Middlesex. (Registered 4 March 2009)
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| | - 13-20 February 2009, to Northern Iraq, to visit and take evidence from Christian communities. Travel, hospitality and accommodation provided by the Assyrian Democratic Movement. (Registered 27 February 2009)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Payment as part of contract with Headline Book Publishing for autobiographical book. (£65,001-£70,000) (Registered 4 March 2008)
- Fee for speech at the Chartered Institute of Housing South East Conference in Brighton on 4 March 2008, arranged through JLA Associates. (£5,001-£10,000) My travel costs were met by the conference organisers. (Registered 31 March 2008)
| - Fee for speech at the Chartered Institute of Housing South East Conference in Brighton on 4 March 2008, arranged through JLA Associates. (£5,001-£10,000) My travel costs were met by the conference organisers. (Registered 31 March 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Consultancy fee from Randalls of Uxbridge Ltd (1984) Retirement Benefit Scheme.
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8. Land and Property |
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Speech at the Finance and Leasing Association dinner on 26 February 2008. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 4 March 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 20 February 2008, two tickets for the Brit Awards provided by the BPI (British Phonographic Industry). (Registered 6 March 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 7 February 2008, I received an upgraded seat when flying to the USA with Virgin Atlantic (in relation to an otherwise unregistrable visit on a ticket that I paid for). (Registered 2 March 2008)
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- 5-19 September 2007, to Pakistan/Azad Kashmir accompanied by my wife, at the invitation of the Kashmir Orphans Relief Trust. The purpose of the visit was to meet charity workers, promote the charity and to lay the foundation stone of a new orphanage, and visit the current orphanage in Mirpur (Azad Kashmir). The trip was paid for by Mr Mohammed Akhtar (Chairman), Mr Omar Khan (Vice-Chair) and Mohammed Rashid (Treasurer) as individuals (not from charity funds). In Mirpur we were the guests of the Azad Kashmir Government for three days. (Registered 6 March 2008)
- 25-29 May 2008, to Bangladesh, to visit TB, microfinance and education programmes with the charity Results UK, who met the costs of travel, accommodation and food. (Registered 15 December 2008)
| - 25-29 May 2008, to Bangladesh, to visit TB, microfinance and education programmes with the charity Results UK, who met the costs of travel, accommodation and food. (Registered 15 December 2008)
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- 10-15 February 2008, 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 and Palestine provided by LFI. (Registered 29 February 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donations to my constituency association received from the following member of the East Riding of Yorkshire Portcullis Club:
- Mr Andrew Pick (personal donation)
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- 17-23 February 2008, to Brazil, to attend the Brasilia G+5 Legislators Forum. Business class return travel and hotel accommodation paid for by GLOBE International. Meals paid for by GLOBE International, the Forum's Brazilian hosts and the British Embassy. (Registered 5 March 2008)
- 27 June-1 July 2008, to Tokyo, to attend the GLOBE Tokyo G8+5 Legislators Forum. Business class return travel, five nights' accommodation and all meals were provided by GLOBE International. (Registered 9 July 2008)
| - 27 June-1 July 2008, to Tokyo, to attend the GLOBE Tokyo G8+5 Legislators Forum. Business class return travel, five nights' accommodation and all meals were provided by GLOBE International. (Registered 9 July 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by IPGL Ltd. (Registered 10 March 2009)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Donation to my constituency party solicited or encouraged by me from the Labour Party Group on Islington Council. (Registered 7 February 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - The Ledbury Group made a donation to a local charity in my constituency following a speech I gave at a breakfast organised by them. (Registered 4 March 2009)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Mr Charles Barwell, West Midlands. (Registered 4 March 2009)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Donation to my constituency party from Mr Dolar Popat (personal donation). (Registered 9 March 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 30-31 January 2009, to Berlin to visit the Total Hydrogen Station, to discuss hydrogen fuel projects. Flights, accommodation and hospitality provided by Total UK, Watford. (Registered 27 February 2009)
- 13-21 February 2009, to Kenya, as speaker at the Sigma Independent Retail Pharmacists Conference, accompanied by my husband. Flights, travel, accommodation and hospitality were provided by Sigma Pharmaceuticals (Watford), who received sponsorship for the conference from a large number of generic drug and retail pharmacist companies. (Registered 27 February 2009)
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- 20-23 February 2008, to Ukraine, to discuss recent economic and political developments with politicians, diplomats and businessmen. Flights, hotel accommodation and hospitality provided by CBM (Oil) plc. (Registered 10 March 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Payment from Channel 4 for appearance on Countdown. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 3 March 2008)
- Payment from ITV for Ann Widdecombe Versus (£35,001-£40,000) (Registered 3 March 2008)
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- 7-11 February 2008, to Saudi Arabia for meetings with Saudi Ministers and officials. Flights, accommodation, internal travel and security were paid for by the Saudi Government. The visit was co-ordinated by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 29 February 2008)
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