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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

  • £250 received from Wroxton College, Wroxton OX15 6PX, for preparing and delivering a talk on 7 May 2014. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 19 May 2014)
 

6. Overseas visits

    Name of donor: The European Azerbaijan Society Address of donor: 15 Queen Anne’s Gate, London SW1H  9BU Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value):  £2,423, comprising £1,943 for flights and £480 for 4 nights at a hotel Destination of visit: Baku, Azerbaijan Date of visit: 26 May to 29 May 2014 Purpose of visit: to meet with political and parliamentary figures including the President of the Republic, ministers, the British Ambassador, local public service centres, representatives of international organisations and human rights groups. (Registered 4 July 2014)
 

26 January 2015 - View full entry

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

 

    6. Overseas visits

       (Registered 4 July 2014)
      (Registered 4 July 2014)

    28 July 2014 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

      26 May to  29 May 2014
      26 May to 29 May 2014

    14 July 2014 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
      Name of donor: The European Azerbaijan Society Address of donor: 15 Queen Anne’s Gate, London SW1H  9BU Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value):  £2,423, comprising £1,943 for flights and £480 for 4 nights at a hotel Destination of visit: Baku, Azerbaijan Date of visit: 26 May to  29 May 2014 Purpose of visit: to meet with political and parliamentary figures including the President of the Republic, ministers, the British Ambassador, local public service centres, representatives of international organisations and human rights groups.  (Registered 4 July 2014)

    2 June 2014 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

     
    • £250 received from Wroxton College, Wroxton OX15 6PX, for preparing and delivering a talk on 7 May 2014. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 19 May 2014)

    3 December 2012 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • Name of donor: Total Exploration and Production UK
    • Address of donor :
    • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: costs associated with training and carrying out offshore visit to the Elgin/Franklin platform with the British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry All-Party Parliamentary Group; total cost £2,156.36
    • Date of receipt of donation: 26-28 October 2011
    • Date of acceptance of donation: 26-28 October 2011
    • Donor status: company
    • (Registered 30 November 2011)
     

    9 July 2012 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Member of Mull of Kintyre review panel into RAF Chinook helicopter crash in 1994. Payments received from the Ministry of Defence, Whitehall SW1A 2HB:
    • 12 April 2011, received gross payment of £8,650 for 15.33 days of meetings and preparation. (Registered 6 June 2011)
    • 17 May 2011, received gross payment of £847.50 for 1.5 days of meeting and preparation. (Registered 6 June 2011)
     

    30 January 2012 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • Name of donor: Cadbury/Kraft
    • Address of donor: Kraft UK, St George’s House, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham GL50 3AE
    • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): return business class flight Heathrow-Ghana, 2 nights hotel in Accra, ground transportation, meals and hospitality; total value £4,175
    • Destination of visit: Ghana
    • Date of visit: 29-31 August 2010
    • Purpose of visit: to visit cocoa production sites and Fairtrade villages
    • (Registered 23 September 2010)
    • Name of donor: Indian Government
    • Address of donor: Public Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi, India
    • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): air fare £2,321.31, hotels £755.69 and food and hospitality; total value £3,327
    • Destination of visit: Delhi and Thiruvahindrapuram, India
    • Date of visit: 25 September-2 October 2010
    • Purpose of visit: to improve UK/India relationship
    • (Registered 27 October 2010)
    • Name of donor:
    • 1) The GAVI Alliance Secretariat
    • Address of donor:
    • 1) 2 Chemin des Mines, CH-12-2, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): air fare, transport, hotel and meals; total cost £2,185
    • Destination of visit: Bangladesh
    • Date of visit: 9-12 November 2011
    • Purpose of visit: to inspect child health and pneumonia facilities in and around Dhaka in response to an invitation from the Bangladesh Ministry of Health.
    • (Registered 30 November 2011)
     

    13 December 2011 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

     
    • Name of donor: Total Exploration and Production UK
    • Address of donor :
    • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: costs associated with training and carrying out offshore visit to the Elgin/Franklin platform with the British Offshore Oil and Gas Industry All-Party Parliamentary Group; total cost £2,156.36
    • Date of receipt of donation: 26-28 October 2011
    • Date of acceptance of donation: 26-28 October 2011
    • Donor status: company
    • (Registered 30 November 2011)

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • Name of donor:
    • 1) The GAVI Alliance Secretariat
    • Address of donor:
    • 1) 2 Chemin des Mines, CH-12-2, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): air fare, transport, hotel and meals; total cost £2,185
    • Destination of visit: Bangladesh
    • Date of visit: 9-12 November 2011
    • Purpose of visit: to inspect child health and pneumonia facilities in and around Dhaka in response to an invitation from the Bangladesh Ministry of Health.
    • (Registered 30 November 2011)

    6 June 2011 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

     
    • Member of Mull of Kintyre review panel into RAF Chinook helicopter crash in 1994. Payments received from the Ministry of Defence, Whitehall SW1A 2HB:
    • 12 April 2011, received gross payment of £8,650 for 15.33 days of meetings and preparation. (Registered 6 June 2011)
    • 17 May 2011, received gross payment of £847.50 for 1.5 days of meeting and preparation. (Registered 6 June 2011)

    4. Sponsorships

    • (a) Donations to the constituency party or association, which have been or will be reported by the party to the Electoral Commission:
    • (a) Name of donor: Mackie’s of Scotland
    • (a) Address of donor: Westertown, Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire AB51 8US
    • (a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000 donation to my constituency party
    • (a) Donor status: company
    • (a) (Registered 28 May 2010)
    • (a) Name of donor: Deveron Homes
    • (a) Address of donor: 7 Deveron Road, Huntly
    • (a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000 donation to my constituency party
    • (a) Donor status: company
    • (a) (Registered 28 May 2010)
    • (a) Name of donor: William Alexander Dean
    • (a) Address of donor: private
    • (a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000.
    • (a) Donor status: individual
    • (a) (Registered 28 May 2010)
     

    24 January 2011 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Donation of £60 made direct to charity on my behalf by Ipsos MORI for completing a survey. Address: Ipsos MORI, 79-81 Borough Road, London SE1 1FY. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 24 November 2009)
     

    10 January 2011 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • Address of donor:
    • Purpose of visit:
    • Address of donor: Kraft UK, St George’s House, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham GL50 3AE
    • Purpose of visit: to visit cocoa production sites and Fairtrade villages
    • Name of donor: Indian Government
    • Address of donor: Public Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi, India
    • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): air fare £2,321.31, hotels £755.69 and food and hospitality; total value £3,327
    • Destination of visit: Delhi and Thiruvahindrapuram, India
    • Date of visit: 25 September-2 October 2010
    • Purpose of visit: to improve UK/India relationship
    • (Registered 27 October 2010)

    8 November 2010 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • Name of donor: Cadbury/Kraft
    • Address of donor:
    • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): return business class flight Heathrow-Ghana, 2 nights hotel in Accra, ground transportation, meals and hospitality; total value £4,175
    • Destination of visit: Ghana
    • Date of visit: 29-31 August 2010
    • Purpose of visit:
    • (Registered 23 September 2010)

    6 September 2010 - View full entry

    4. Sponsorships

     
    • (a) Donations to the constituency party or association, which have been or will be reported by the party to the Electoral Commission:
    • (a) Name of donor: Mackie’s of Scotland
    • (a) Address of donor: Westertown, Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire AB51 8US
    • (a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000 donation to my constituency party
    • (a) Donor status: company
    • (a) (Registered 28 May 2010)
    • (a) Name of donor: Deveron Homes
    • (a) Address of donor: 7 Deveron Road, Huntly
    • (a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000 donation to my constituency party
    • (a) Donor status: company
    • (a) (Registered 28 May 2010)
    • (a) Name of donor: William Alexander Dean
    • (a) Address of donor: private
    • (a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000.
    • (a) Donor status: individual
    • (a) (Registered 28 May 2010)

    25 November 2009 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

     
    • Donation of £60 made direct to charity on my behalf by Ipsos MORI for completing a survey. Address: Ipsos MORI, 79-81 Borough Road, London SE1 1FY. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 24 November 2009)

    11 March 2009 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 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)
     

    14 January 2009 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 7-9 December 2007, to Istanbul, to attend a seminar for parliamentarians from the eastern Balkans in my capacity as a member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project based in Amsterdam. Business return flight to Istanbul, transfer, accommodation for two nights and all meals and hospitality provided by the EWPPP. (Registered 9 January 2008)
     

    8 October 2008 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 7-9 December 2007, to Istanbul, to attend a seminar for parliamentarians from the eastern Balkans in my capacity as a member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project based in Amsterdam. Business return flight to Istanbul, transfer, accommodation for two nights and all meals and hospitality provided by the EWPPP. (Registered 9 January 2008)
    • 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)

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • 7-9 December 2007, to Istanbul, to attend a seminar for parliamentarians from the eastern Balkans in my capacity as a member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project based in Amsterdam. Business return flight to Istanbul, transfer, accommodation for two nights and all meals and hospitality provided by the EWPPP. (Registered 9 January 2008)
    • 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)
     

    25 March 2008 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • 13-16 February 2007, to Washington DC, to attend the GLOBE Legislators Forum in my capacity as Vice Chair, GLOBE (UK) and Vice President, GLOBE International. Business class return travel and two nights' accommodation and all meals were provided by GLOBE International. (Registered 15 March 2007)
     

    11 March 2008 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

     
    • 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)

    22 January 2008 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

     
    • 7-9 December 2007, to Istanbul, to attend a seminar for parliamentarians from the eastern Balkans in my capacity as a member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project based in Amsterdam. Business return flight to Istanbul, transfer, accommodation for two nights and all meals and hospitality provided by the EWPPP. (Registered 9 January 2008)

    23 October 2007 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • 9-13 September 2006, to Uganda, as a guest of Oxfam, to see Oxfam's work in IDP camps in northern Uganda. Oxfam paid for economy return flights, internal travel including a charter flight to and from Kitgum, accommodation for four nights and food. (Registered 10 October 2006)
     

    15 May 2007 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • 20-23 April 2006, to Slovenia, to attend a seminar of Balkan country parliamentarians in my capacity as a member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project based in Amsterdam. Economy return flight to Lubljana, transfer, accommodation for three nights and all meals and hospitality provided by the EWPPP. (Registered 12 May 2006)
     

    26 March 2007 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

     
    • 13-16 February 2007, to Washington DC, to attend the GLOBE Legislators Forum in my capacity as Vice Chair, GLOBE (UK) and Vice President, GLOBE International. Business class return travel and two nights' accommodation and all meals were provided by GLOBE International. (Registered 15 March 2007)

    6 November 2006 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

     
    • 9-13 September 2006, to Uganda, as a guest of Oxfam, to see Oxfam's work in IDP camps in northern Uganda. Oxfam paid for economy return flights, internal travel including a charter flight to and from Kitgum, accommodation for four nights and food. (Registered 10 October 2006)

    25 July 2006 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • 16 July 2005, my wife and I attended the Open Golf Championship at St Andrews as guests of Conoco-Philips, who provided parking, refreshments, lunch and access to the course. (Registered 20 July 2005)
     

    21 June 2006 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • 20-23 April 2006, to Slovenia, to attend a seminar of Balkan country parliamentarians in my capacity as a member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project based in Amsterdam. Economy return flight to Ljubljana, transfer, accommodation for three nights and all meals and hospitality provided by the EWPPP. (Registered 12 May 2006)
    • 20-23 April 2006, to Slovenia, to attend a seminar of Balkan country parliamentarians in my capacity as a member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project based in Amsterdam. Economy return flight to Lubljana, transfer, accommodation for three nights and all meals and hospitality provided by the EWPPP. (Registered 12 May 2006)

    12 May 2006 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

     
    • 20-23 April 2006, to Slovenia, to attend a seminar of Balkan country parliamentarians in my capacity as a member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project based in Amsterdam. Economy return flight to Ljubljana, transfer, accommodation for three nights and all meals and hospitality provided by the EWPPP. (Registered 12 May 2006)

    24 March 2006 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 16-18 February 2005, to Washington DC and New York, to attend a Senate hearing and a seminar at New York University School of Law on the Yukos Case, Russia and US national interests. Business travel, transfer from Washington to New York and hotel accommodation in each city were paid for jointly by the New York University School of Law and the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. (Registered 2 March 2005)
     

    13 February 2006 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 10-12 December 2004, to Pristina, Kosovo, arranged and funded by the East West Parliamentary Practice Project (EWPPP) to discuss parliamentary democracy with Kosovan politicians. Travel and accommodation provided by EWPPP. (Registered 18 January 2005)
    • 12-16 December 2004, to Moscow, arranged and funded by the Russia Foundation. Travel and accommodation provided by the Russia Foundation. (Registered 18 January 2005)
     

    1 November 2005 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • 1 and 7 March 2004, upgrade from World Traveller Plus to Business Class by British Airways on both outward and return flights to India. (Registered 13 May 2004)
    • 16 July 2005, my wife and I attended the Open Golf Championship at St Andrews as guests of Conoco-Philips, who provided parking, refreshments, lunch and access to the course. (Registered 20 July 2005)

    6. Overseas visits

    • 6-8 February 2004, to Podgorica, Montenegro, arranged and funded by the East West Parliamentary Practice Project (EWPPP) to discuss parliamentary democracy with Montenegrin politicians. Travel and accommodation provided by EWPPP. (Registered 13 May 2004)
    • 1-7 March 2004, to New Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai, India, to meet with government ministers, officials, organisations and businesses to discuss trade and investment issues. Visit arranged by Liberal Democrat Friends of India and funded by the Indian High Commission. (Registered 13 May 2004)
     

    11 April 2005 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 16-18 February 2005, to Washington DC and New York, to attend a Senate hearing and a seminar at New York University School of Law on the Yukos Case, Russia and US national interests. Business travel, transfer from Washington to New York and hotel accommodation in each city were paid for jointly by the New York University School of Law and the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. (Registered 2 March 2005)

    28 January 2005 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 10-12 December 2004, to Pristina, Kosovo, arranged and funded by the East West Parliamentary Practice Project (EWPPP) to discuss parliamentary democracy with Kosovan politicians. Travel and accommodation provided by EWPPP. (Registered 18 January 2005)
    • 12-16 December 2004, to Moscow, arranged and funded by the Russia Foundation. Travel and accommodation provided by the Russia Foundation. (Registered 18 January 2005)

    21 May 2004 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

     
    • 1 and 7 March 2004, upgrade from World Traveller Plus to Business Class by British Airways on both outward and return flights to India. (Registered 13 May 2004)

    6. Overseas visits

    • 24-26 October 2002, to Albania in my capacity as an unpaid member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project (EWPPP). (Registered 8 January 2003)
    • 6-8 February 2004, to Podgorica, Montenegro, arranged and funded by the East West Parliamentary Practice Project (EWPPP) to discuss parliamentary democracy with Montenegrin politicians. Travel and accommodation provided by EWPPP. (Registered 13 May 2004)
    • 1-7 March 2004, to New Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai, India, to meet with government ministers, officials, organisations and businesses to discuss trade and investment issues. Visit arranged by Liberal Democrat Friends of India and funded by the Indian High Commission. (Registered 13 May 2004)

    31 January 2004 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Regular articles for the Aberdeen Press and Journal. (Up to £5,000)
     

    4 December 2003 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 28-31 January 2002, to Washington DC with an all-party delegation to meet members of Congress to discuss climate change, arranged by GLOBE (Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment), who provided Business Class return air tickets and accommodation for three nights. (Registered 1 April 2002)
    • 26-28 March 2002, to Germany, with the Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group, sponsored by Powergen who paid for economy air tickets and overnight accommodation in Berlin and Schleswig-Holstein. (Registered 1 April 2002)
    • 24-26 October 2002, to Albania in my capacity as an unpaid member of the steering committee of the East West Parliamentary Practice Project (EWPPP). (Registered 8 January 2003)

    26 November 2002 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Occasional broadcasting and journalism fees.
    • Regular articles for the Aberdeen Press and Journal. (£1,001-£5,000)
    • Regular articles for the Aberdeen Press and Journal. (Up to £5,000)

    6. Overseas visits

    • 28-31 January 2002, to Washington DC with an all-party delegation to meet membrs of Congress to discuss climate change, arranged by GLOBE (global legislators organisation for a balanced environment), who provided Business Class return air tickets and accommodation for three nights. (Registered 1 April 2002)
    • 28-31 January 2002, to Washington DC with an all-party delegation to meet members of Congress to discuss climate change, arranged by GLOBE (Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment), who provided Business Class return air tickets and accommodation for three nights. (Registered 1 April 2002)

    14 May 2002 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

     
    • Regular articles for the Aberdeen Press and Journal. (£1,001-£5,000)

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 28-31 January 2002, to Washington DC with an all-party delegation to meet membrs of Congress to discuss climate change, arranged by GLOBE (global legislators organisation for a balanced environment), who provided Business Class return air tickets and accommodation for three nights. (Registered 1 April 2002)
    • 26-28 March 2002, to Germany, with the Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group, sponsored by Powergen who paid for economy air tickets and overnight accommodation in Berlin and Schleswig-Holstein. (Registered 1 April 2002)

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • 14 July 2000, attendance at the first night of the Proms accompanied by my wife as guests of the BBC. (Registered 25 July 2000)
    • Two free Euro Traveller tickets received from British Airways for a promotion for travelling on two Business Class journeys in Europe in the first quarter of the year. (Registered 25 July 2000)
    • 22 July 2000, attendance at the Open Golf Championships accompanied by my wife as guests of Conoco. (Registered 25 July 2000)
     

    7. Overseas benefits and gifts

    • January 2001, I received an unsolicited personal cheque for £320.33 for a charity of my choice from Uncharted Outposts of Atlanta for whom I acted as host for a lunch in the House of Commons last year. I sent the cheque to the National Deaf Children's Society. (Registered 26 February 2001)
     

    14 May 2001 - View full entry

    7. Overseas benefits and gifts

     
    • January 2001, I received an unsolicited personal cheque for £320.33 for a charity of my choice from Uncharted Outposts of Atlanta for whom I acted as host for a lunch in the House of Commons last year. I sent the cheque to the National Deaf Children's Society. (Registered 26 February 2001)

    6. Overseas visits

    • 24-25 September 1999, to Romania to take part in East-West Parliamentary Practice Project seminar on the Romanian Parliament and the workings of a two-chamber system. The group paid for all expenses. (Registered 14 January 2000)
     

    10 November 2000 (first entry we have)

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Occasional broadcasting and journalism fees.

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • 14 July 2000, attendance at the first night of the Proms accompanied by my wife as guests of the BBC. (Registered 25 July 2000)
    • Two free Euro Traveller tickets received from British Airways for a promotion for travelling on two Business Class journeys in Europe in the first quarter of the year. (Registered 25 July 2000)
    • 22 July 2000, attendance at the Open Golf Championships accompanied by my wife as guests of Conoco. (Registered 25 July 2000)

    6. Overseas visits

    • 24-25 September 1999, to Romania to take part in East-West Parliamentary Practice Project seminar on the Romanian Parliament and the workings of a two-chamber system. The group paid for all expenses. (Registered 14 January 2000)