This page shows all the changes in the Register of Members' Interests between the editions of 22 April 2009 and 6 May 2009, in alphabetical order by MP.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 15-20 February 2009, to Israel on a parliamentary delegation, paid for by Conservative Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel. (Registered 27 April 2009)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- I received an upgrade from Club Class to First Class from BA on a flight from Cape Town to Heathrow on 27 April 2008. (Registered 29 April 2008)
- 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)
| - 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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9. Registrable shareholdings |
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Weekly column for Mail on Sunday. (£15,001-£20,000)
| - Weekly column for Mail on Sunday. (£15,001-£20,000) The money is paid to Twickenham Liberal Democrats.
- Fee from Hat Trick Productions for appearance on 'It's Only a Theory' on 11 March 2009. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 30 April 2009)
- Speech at KPMG in London on 5 March 2009. (£5,001-£10,000) The money is paid to Twickenham Liberal Democrats. (Registered 6 May 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 23-24 April 2009, to Geneva, Switzerland, to speak at a lunch arranged by the British Swiss Chamber of Commerce. My travel and one night's accommodation were paid for by the sponsors. (Registered 28 April 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 12-19 April 2009, 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 and the Syrian Government. (Registered 29 April 2009)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Arawak Energy Ltd (non-executive); company involved in oil exploration and production, mainly in the former Soviet Union (until 24 April 2009).
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 13-15 April 2009, to Kurdistan Region in Iraq, as part of All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kurdistan Region delegation and as guest of the Kurdistan Regional Government which paid cost of travel and accommodation. (Registered 23 April 2009)
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1. Remunerated directorships |
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- Protean Group of Companies; concept and product design companies.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2008 provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the Conservative Shadow Treasury Team. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 30 March-5 April 2008, to Sri Lanka, as part of a delegation to meet government, opposition and civil leaders and visit different parts of the Island. Air fares, hospitality and accommodation costs met by the Government of Sri Lanka. (Registered 6 May 2008)
- 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)
| - 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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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 12-19 April 2009, 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 and the Syrian Government. (Registered 1 May 2009)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Hospitality from the Chairman of Wycombe Wanderers Football Club to watch their home matches in the Directors' Box.
| - Associate Editor of The House Magazine. (Up to £5,000)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Financial support provided for the running of my office by Midland Chilled Foods Ltd of Willenhall. (Registered 29 April 2009)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2008 provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the Conservative Shadow Treasury Team. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Member of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (until 1 May 2008)+.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2008 provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the Conservative Shadow Treasury Team. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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- 30 March-5 April 2008, to Sri Lanka as part of a delegation to meet Government, Opposition and civil society leaders, and visit different parts of the island. Air fares, hospitality and accommodation costs met by the Government of Sri Lanka. (Registered 29 April 2008)
- 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)
| - 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)
- 12-19 April 2009, 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 and the Syrian Government. (Registered 30 April 2009)
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- 5-8 April 2008, to Troms Province and Svalbard, Norway, at the invitation of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, to examine issues surrounding global warming in the Arctic region, relations with Russia and the rights of indigenous peoples. All transport and accommodation paid for by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Registered 28 April 2008)
- 6-11 July 2008, to Israel and the West Bank, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI). CFI contributed the cost of flights, accommodation and meals. (Registered 15 July 2008)
| - 6-11 July 2008, to Israel and the West Bank, hosted by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI). CFI contributed the cost of flights, accommodation and meals. (Registered 15 July 2008)
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- 13-15 April 2008, to Moscow, to speak on corruption at the Annual Congress of the United Russia Party. Fares and accommodation for two nights were paid for by the United Russia Party of Russia. (Registered 23 April 2008)
- 31 August-7 September 2008, to India as member of a delegation from the Liberal Friends of India, visiting Delhi and Kolkata. All flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of India. (Registered 8 October 2008)
| - 31 August-7 September 2008, to India as member of a delegation from the Liberal Friends of India, visiting Delhi and Kolkata. All flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of India. (Registered 8 October 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Councillor, Birmingham City Council.
- Software consultant to OMX Securities Ltd.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2008 provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the Conservative Shadow Treasury Team. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Mr Peter Boiat and Ms Elaine Bailey, of Cheltenham (personal donation)
- Mr Michael Murrell and Ms Daphne Sanderson, of Cheltenham (personal donation)
- Mr Alan Day, of Cheltenham (personal donation)
- Michael and Patricia Ratcliffe, of Cheltenham (personal donation)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- 30 March 2008, I took part, with my wife, in filming an episode of 'Mr and Mrs' for ITV. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 April 2008)
- 2 April 2008, I was interviewed, with my wife, for the Daily Mail in connection with the 'Mr and Mrs' programme. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 28 April 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 22 April 2008, my son and I were guests of Liverpool Football Club at the Champions League Semi-Final against Chelsea. (Registered 28 April 2008)
- I receive honorary membership of the Carlton Club. (Registered 6 November 2008)
| - I receive honorary membership of the Carlton Club. (Registered 6 November 2008)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 31 August-16 September 2008, to USA as a guest of the US State Department on their International Visitor Leadership Programme. The US State Department paid for my internal flights and accommodation 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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- 7-13 April 2008, to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, on trade visit with County Durham Development Company and North East Chamber of Commerce. Two nights' accommodation in Dubai and one night's accommodation in Abu Dhabi met by County Durham Development Company. (I paid for remaining accommodation and my own flights.) (Registered 24 April 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 2-8 April 2009, to the Republic of Colombia for meetings on human rights, talks with government ministers and leaders of Colombian trade unions. All costs were borne by the campaigning organisation Justice for Colombia. (Registered 23 April 2009)
- 12-19 April 2009, to Syria, to meet government ministers and business leaders. All costs borne by the British Syrian Society. (Registered 23 April 2009)
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- 30 March-5 April 2008, to Sri Lanka as part of a delegation to meet Government, Opposition and Civil Society leaders and visit different parts of the island. Air fares, hospitality and accommodation costs met by the Government of Sri Lanka. (Registered 30 April 2008)
- 10-12 August 2008, to Oskarshamn, Sweden, to visit nuclear power and nuclear waste research and storage facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. The costs of the trip were met by E.ON. (Registered 26 August 2008)
| - 10-12 August 2008, to Oskarshamn, Sweden, to visit nuclear power and nuclear waste research and storage facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. The costs of the trip were met by E.ON. (Registered 26 August 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 6-11 April 2008, to Israel and the Palestinian Authority 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 30 April 2008)
- 9-12 September 2008, to Beijing, China, to attend the second UK-China Leadership of the Future Forum. The visit was arranged and paid for by the UK-China Forum with sponsorship from Barclays Capital, BP and Rolls-Royce, and the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 18 September 2008)
| - 9-12 September 2008, to Beijing, China, to attend the second UK-China Leadership of the Future Forum. The visit was arranged and paid for by the UK-China Forum with sponsorship from Barclays Capital, BP and Rolls-Royce, and the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 18 September 2008)
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- 14-18 February 2009, to Gaza and the West Bank on fact finding visit following the recent conflict in Gaza. Accommodation and all associated travel funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 26 February 2009)
| - 14-18 February 2009, to Gaza and the West Bank on fact finding visit following the recent conflict inGaza. Accommodation and all associated travel funded by the Welfare Association UK. (Registered 26 February 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 2-8 April 2009, to the Republic of Colombia for meetings on human rights, talks with government ministers and leaders of Colombian trade unions. All costs were borne by the campaigning organisation Justice for Colombia. (Registered 27 April 2009)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - Occasional research assistance from Community - the Union for Life, linked to their Parliamentary Group, of which I am a member. (Registered 29 April 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 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)
- 5-8 April 2008, to Norway/Svalbard, to learn about the politics and economics of the High North, including energy policy and the impact of climate change. Travel, accommodation and other expenses paid by the Norwegian Embassy. (Registered 25 April 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 9 June 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 9 June 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - A friend and I attended Arsenal v Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium as guests of Lord Harris of Peckham on 4 April 2009. (Registered 28 April 2009).
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 26-30 March 2009, to Chile for the Progressive Governance conference. Travel and accommodation paid by Policy Network. (Registered 29 April 2009)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - With the sponsorship of Lloyds Pharmacy Limited, which includes promotion and prizes, I have set up the North East Somerset Community Champions Award Scheme. This scheme recognises unsung heroes in the community as nominated by constituents living in North East Somerset.
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 2-8 April 2009, to the Republic of Colombia for meetings on human rights, talks with government ministers and leaders of Colombian trade unions. All costs were borne by the campaigning organisation Justice for Colombia. (Registered 5 May 2009)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- Technical advice, analysis and drafting assistance in relation to scrutiny of the Finance Bill 2008 provided by PriceWaterhouseCoopers to the Conservative Shadow Treasury Team. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 28 March 2009, to facilitate travel in my capacity as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, helicopter travel from London to Wales return was provided by Tresillian Leisure Ltd, Cornwall. (Registered 24 April 2009)
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- Donations have been provided through Conservative Central Office to assist me with the employment of research staff from:
- Mr Stephen Brook, businessman, London
- Mr Richard Harrington, businessman, London
- Mr Stephen Massey, businessman, London
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 11-16 April to Chongquing, China, at the invitation of COFTEC (Chongquing Overseas Foreign and Trade Economic Commission) to further the relationship between Yorkshire and Chongquing. Flights, transfers, hotel accommodation and hospitality were provided by COFTEC. (Registered 28 April 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 17-23 April 2008, to San Francisco, to attend Web Mission 08. Hotel accommodation for six nights paid for by mission sponsors, who include HSBC plc, BT plc, Heller Ehrman LLP and TechCrunch. Flights and incidentals paid for by myself. (Registered 2 May 2008)
- 28 March-2 April 2009, to San Francisco, to visit Silicon Valley with a group of UK businesses. My hotel accommodation was sponsored by Webmission. I paid for my flights. Virgin Atlantic upgraded me from Premium Economy to Upper Class for the return overnight flight. (Registered 16 April 2009)
| - 28 March-2 April 2009, to San Francisco, to visit Silicon Valley with a group of UK businesses. My hotel accommodation was sponsored by Webmission. I paid for my flights. Virgin Atlantic upgraded me from Premium Economy to Upper Class for the return overnight flight. (Registered 16 April 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 14-18 April 2008, to Mumbai and Kolkata, India, leading a trade mission, hosted and paid for by British Expertise. (Registered 6 May 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 5-8 April 2008, to Norway's high north and Svalbard/Spitzbergen, to look at the impact of climate change on the environment. Costs of the visit were met by the Norwegian Embassy. (Registered 24 April 2008)
- 10-12 August 2008, to Oskarshamn, Sweden, to visit nuclear power and nuclear waste research and storage facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. The costs of the trip were met by E.ON. (Registered 22 August 2008)
| - 10-12 August 2008, to Oskarshamn, Sweden, to visit nuclear power and nuclear waste research and storage facilities with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. The costs of the trip were met by E.ON. (Registered 22 August 2008)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 23-26 April 2009, to Ankara, to participate in Aspen Atlantic Conference. Flights and accommodation expenses paid by conference organisers. (Registered 28 April 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 12-19 April 2009, 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 and the Syrian Government. (Registered 29 April 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 12-19 April 2009, 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 and the Syrian Government. (Registered 30 April 2009)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 4-6 April 2009, to Nairobi, Kenya, for meeting of the Cities Alliance. My flights, accommodation and other expenses were paid by the World Bank. (Registered 5 May 2009)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Business development and strategic adviser to Scythian; a management consultancy.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 27-29 February 2008, to Kiev, to attend the Europe-Ukraine Forum by invitation of the British Ukrainian Society. The cost of travel and accommodation was split between the Europe-Ukraine Forum and the British Ukrainian Society. (Registered 24 April 2008)
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- Non-executive President of the Association of Electricity Producers. (£10,001-£15,000)
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- 5-8 April 2008, to Tromso and Longyearbyen in Arctic Circle, Norway, to meet scientists, officials and politicians to discuss the impact of climate change in the region and energy issues and relationships with Russia. The visit was at the invitation and expense of the Government of Norway. (Registered 23 April 2008)
- 22 August-7 September 2008, to Nigeria, to work as a volunteer through the Voluntary Service Overseas VolPols programme, as an advocacy adviser based in an education coalition called CSACEFA (civil society action coalition on education for all). Costs of the visit were met by VSO. (Registered 29 September 2008)
| - 22 August-7 September 2008, to Nigeria, to work as a volunteer through the Voluntary Service Overseas VolPols programme, as an advocacy adviser based in an education coalition called CSACEFA (civil society action coalition on education for all). Costs of the visit were met by VSO. (Registered 29 September 2008)
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - The salaries of two members of my staff are funded by Timpson Ltd. (Registered 30 April 2009)
- Donation to my campaign fighting fund from Mr Johan Christofferson, of London. (Registered 30 April 2009)
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7. Overseas benefits and gifts |
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| | - On 1 April and 14 April 2009 my wife, children and I were upgraded on return flights from London to Mumbai from economy class to business class by Jet Airways. (Registered 23 April 2009)
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- 13-16 April 2008, to Qatar, to participate in the Doha Democracy Forum. Flights and three nights' accommodation provided by Qatari Embassy. (Registered 25 April 2008)
- 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)
| - 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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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - 22 April 2009, speaking engagement via Gordon Poole Agency for the Association of Inner Wheel Clubs. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 24 April 2009)
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- 7-8 April 2009, to Holland for two-day study tour with the All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group. Travel and accommodation provided by Eurostar and NedRailways. (Registered 10 April 2009)
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