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William Hague

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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

  • Secondary royalty earnings in relation to a biography:
  • Payments from the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society, The Writers’ House, 13 Haydon St, London EC3N 1DB:
  • Payment of £140.84. No additional hours worked. (Registered 11 April 2014)
  • Payment of £256.66. No additional hours worked. (Registered 11 March 2015)
  • Secondary royalty earnings in relation to books already written (No additional hours worked):
  • Payments from AudioGO Ltd, St James House, The Square, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 3BH:
  • £425 received. (Registered 11 April 2014)
  • £425 received. (Registered 11 April 2014)
  • Advance on the renewal of an audio book. Payment from HarperCollins, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8JB:
  • Payment of £205.00. No additional hours worked. (Registered 11 April 2014)
 

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

  • In my capacity as Leader of the Conservative Party from 1997-2001, I have accepted Honorary Membership for life of the Carlton Club.
  • In my capacity as Leader of the Conservative Party from 1997-2001, I have accepted Honorary Membership for life of Buck’s Club.
  • Name of donor: The Travellers Club
  • Address of donor: 106 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5EP.
  • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: honorary membership of the club (value: £1,440 per year for 2014)
  • Date of first receipt of donation: 12 July 2010
  • Date of acceptance of donation: 12 July 2010
  • Donor status: unincorporated association
  • (Registered 4 August 2010; updated 17 April 2013, updated 28 April 2014)
 

8. Land and Property

  • Residential leasehold property in London.
 

11. Miscellaneous

  • In my position as an Honorary Bencher at Lincoln’s Inn I have the use of the Inn’s facilities, including the dining room and library.
 

30 March 2015 - View full entry

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

 
  • Payment of £256.66. No additional hours worked. (Registered 11 March 2015)

26 January 2015 - View full entry

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

  • Payment of £140.84. No additional hours worked. (11 April 2014)
  • £425 received. (11 April 2014)
  • £425 received. (11 April 2014)
  • Advance on the renewal of an audio book. Payment from HarperCollins, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8JB
  •                 Payment of £205.00. No additional hours worked. (11 April 2014)
  • Payment of £140.84. No additional hours worked. (Registered 11 April 2014)
  • £425 received. (Registered 11 April 2014)
  • £425 received. (Registered 11 April 2014)
  • Advance on the renewal of an audio book. Payment from HarperCollins, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8JB:
  • Payment of £205.00. No additional hours worked. (Registered 11 April 2014)

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

 

8. Land and Property

 

    11. Miscellaneous

     

      14 July 2014 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • £65.19 received. (Registered 21 June 2013)
      • Received £45.35 from BBC Audiobooks, St James House, The Square, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 3BH (Registered 21 June 2013)
       

      28 April 2014 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Secondary royalty earnings in relation to my biography of Pitt the Younger:
      • Payment of £933.69. No additional hours worked. (Registered 10 April 2013)
      • £55.54 received. (Registered 10 April 2013)
      • Secondary royalty earnings in relation to a biography:
      • Payment of £140.84. No additional hours worked. (11 April 2014)
      • £425 received. (11 April 2014)
      • £425 received. (11 April 2014)
      • Advance on the renewal of an audio book. Payment from HarperCollins, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8JB
      •                 Payment of £205.00. No additional hours worked. (11 April 2014)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: honorary membership of the club (value: £1,370 per year for 2013)
      • (Registered 4 August 2010; updated 17 April 2013)
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: honorary membership of the club (value: £1,440 per year for 2014)
      • (Registered 4 August 2010; updated 17 April 2013, updated 28 April 2014)

      27 August 2013 - View full entry

      4. Sponsorships

      • (b) Support in the capacity as an MP:
      • (b) Name of donor: Project Associates UK Ltd
      • (b) Address of donor: 235 Old Marylebone Road, London NW1 5QT
      • (b) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £6,545.90 for reception
      • (b) Date of receipt: 4 October 2011
      • (b) Date of acceptance: 4 October 2011
      • (b) Donor status: company no 04454838
      • (b) (Registered 3 July 2012)
       

      24 June 2013 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Payment of £55.54. (No additional hours worked) (Registered 10 April 2013)
      • Secondary royalty earnings in relation to books already written (No additional hours worked):
      • £55.54 received. (Registered 10 April 2013)
      • £65.19 received. (Registered 21 June 2013)
      • Received £45.35 from BBC Audiobooks, St James House, The Square, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 3BH (Registered 21 June 2013)

      22 April 2013 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Payment of £965.47. No additional hours worked. (Registered 6 March 2012)
      • Payment of £933.69. No additional hours worked. (Registered 10 April 2013)
      • Payments from AudioGO Ltd, St James House, The Square, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath BA2 3BH:
      • Payment of £55.54. (No additional hours worked) (Registered 10 April 2013)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: honorary membership of the club (value: £1,100 per year)
      • Date of receipt of donation: 12 July 2010
      • (Registered 4 August 2010)
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: honorary membership of the club (value: £1,370 per year for 2013)
      • Date of first receipt of donation: 12 July 2010
      • (Registered 4 August 2010; updated 17 April 2013)

      5 November 2012 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Payment of £819.33. No additional hours worked. (Registered 26 October 2011)
       

      9 July 2012 - View full entry

      4. Sponsorships

       
      • (b) Support in the capacity as an MP:
      • (b) Name of donor: Project Associates UK Ltd
      • (b) Address of donor: 235 Old Marylebone Road, London NW1 5QT
      • (b) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £6,545.90 for reception
      • (b) Date of receipt: 4 October 2011
      • (b) Date of acceptance: 4 October 2011
      • (b) Donor status: company no 04454838
      • (b) (Registered 3 July 2012)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Name of donor: Grand Central Railway Company Ltd
      • Address of donor : River House, 17 Museum Street, York YO1 7DJ
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Complimentary first class pass valid for travel on Grand Central services, business use only, expires 31 December 2011. The estimated value of the pass from October 2010 to June 2011 is £1,880. Without the pass, the travel costs would be partly met from parliamentary allowances.
      • Date of receipt of donation: 22 April 2010
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 22 April 2010
      • Donor status: company, registration 03979826
      • (Registered 27 June 2011)
       

      30 April 2012 - View full entry

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Name of donor: Malcolm Scott
      • Address of donor: private
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: provision of a seat on a private plane to and from Edinburgh; value £4,200 approx.
      • Date of receipt of donation: 31 March 2011
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 31 March 2011
      • Donor status: individual
      • (Registered 28 April 2011)
       

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      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Secondary royalty earnings of £819.33 from the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society in relation to my biography of Pitt the Younger. No additional hours worked. (Registered 26 October 2011)
      • Payments from the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society, The Writers’ House, 13 Haydon St, London EC3N 1DB:
      • Secondary royalty earnings in relation to my biography of Pitt the Younger:
      • Payment of £819.33. No additional hours worked. (Registered 26 October 2011)
      • Payment of £965.47. No additional hours worked. (Registered 6 March 2012)

      13 January 2012 - View full entry

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Address of donor : private
      • Address of donor: private

      31 October 2011 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

       
      • Secondary royalty earnings of £819.33 from the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society in relation to my biography of Pitt the Younger. No additional hours worked. (Registered 26 October 2011)

      6 July 2011 - View full entry

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Complimentary first class pass valid for travel on Grand Central services, business use only, expires 31 May 2011. The value of the pass from April 2010 to September 2010 is £1,000. Without the pass, the travel costs would be partly met from parliamentary allowances.
      • (Registered 1 June 2010)
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Complimentary first class pass valid for travel on Grand Central services, business use only, expires 31 December 2011. The estimated value of the pass from October 2010 to June 2011 is £1,880. Without the pass, the travel costs would be partly met from parliamentary allowances.
      • (Registered 27 June 2011)

      6 June 2011 - View full entry

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • (a) Donations to my constituency party or association, which have been or will be reported by my party to the Electoral Commission:
      • (a) Name of donor: Richmond Conservative Club
      • (a) Address of donor: 12 Newbiggin, Richmond DL10 5DT
      • (a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000 donation to my constituency party
      • (a) Donor status:
      • (a) (Registered 1 June 2010)
       

      3 May 2011 - View full entry

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

       
      • Name of donor: Malcolm Scott
      • Address of donor : private
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: provision of a seat on a private plane to and from Edinburgh; value £4,200 approx.
      • Date of receipt of donation: 31 March 2011
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 31 March 2011
      • Donor status: individual
      • (Registered 28 April 2011)

      18 April 2011 - View full entry

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

        (b)
      • (b) Support in the capacity as an MP:
      • (b)
      • (b) Name of donor: Malcolm Scott
      • (b) Address of donor: private
      • (b) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £7,000 cash donation
      • (b) Date of receipt: 24 March 2010
      • (b) Date of acceptance: 24 March 2010
      • (b) Donor status: individual
      • (b) (Registered 30 March 2010)
       

      14 March 2011 - View full entry

      6. Overseas visits

      • Name of donor: World Economic Forum
      • Address of donor: 91-93 Route de la Capite, CH-1223/Geneva, Switzerland
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): the World Economic Forum provided my conference pass, airport transfers and some hospitality; total estimated value £11,895.68. This benefit was provided to the Conservative Party (and will be reported by the party to the Electoral Commission) and used by me in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary. Destination of visit: Davos, Switzerland
      • Date of visit: 27-29 January 2010
      • Purpose of visit: to attend and participate in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum
      • (Registered 17 February 2010)
       

      24 January 2011 - View full entry

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • (b) Name of donor: Mr Nick Leslau
      • (b) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £12,500
      • (b) Date of receipt: 13 November 2009
      • (b) Date of acceptance: 13 November 2009
      • (b) (Registered 14 December 2009)
       

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Name of donor: Malcolm Scott
      • Address of donor : private
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: the provision of flights in a private plane to and from the Ulster Unionist Party Conference in Belfast. Value: £3757.57.
      • Date of receipt of donation: 23 October 2009
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 23 October 2009
      • Donor status: individual
      • (Registered 14 December 2009)
       

      6. Overseas visits

      • Name of donor: 1) Flying Lion Ltd
      • 2) Qatari Government
      • Address of donor: 1) PO Box HM 179, Hamilton HM Ex Bermuda
      • 2) Qatar
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value):
      • 1) Return flights from London to Doha, Qatar; value £4,558.90
      • 2) One night’s hotel accommodation in Doha; estimated value £757.70
      • Destination of visit: Doha, Qatar
      • Date of visit: 26-27 October 2009
      • Purpose of visit: to meet representatives of the Qatari Government
      • (Registered 24 November 2009)
      • Name of donor: 1) Flying Lion Ltd
      • 2) International Department, Central Committee, Communist Party of China
      • Address of donor:1) PO Box H 179, Hamilton HM Ex Bermuda
      • 2) 4 Fuxing Road, Beijing
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value):
      • 1) the following flights: London to Beijing, Beijing to Guiyang, Guiyang to Hong Kong, Hong Kong to London; value £10,736.50
      • 2) cost of hotel accommodation for one night in Beijing; value £101.00
      • Destination of visit: China and Hong Kong
      • Date of visit: 30 November-2 December 2009 (incl)
      • Purpose of visit: to meet representatives of the Chinese Government
      • (Registered 22 December 2009)
      • Name of donor: The International Institute for Strategic Studies
      • Address of donor: Arundel House, 13-15 Arundel Street, London WC2R 3DX
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): flights and hotel accommodation; value £4,300.04.
      • Destination of visit: Bahrain
      • Date of visit: 11-14 December 2009
      • Purpose of visit: to attend the IISS Manama Dialogue
      • (Registered 22 December 2009)
      • Name of donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bahrain
      • Address of donor: c/o the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, 30 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QB
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): cost of hotel accommodation for two nights in Bahrain; £1,115.86 (I covered the cost of my return flights to Bahrain.)
      • Destination of visit: Bahrain
      • Date of visit: 9-11 January 2010
      • Purpose of visit: to meet the Foreign Minister of Bahrain
      • (Registered 18 January 2010)
       

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Royalty earnings of £250.03 from 2 Entertain Video Ltd, 33 Foley Street, London W1W 7TL from sales of ‘Have I Got News for You’ compilation DVDs. (Registered 22 December 2009)
       

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      6. Overseas visits

      • Name of donor: Flying Lion Ltd
      • Address of donor: PO Box HM 179, Hamilton HM ex Bermuda
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £5,097.98, flight from Washington DC to London on 21 October 2009. (I paid the cost of my flight from London to Washington and stayed overnight at residence of the British Ambassador.)
      • Destination of visit: Washington DC
      • Date of visit: 20-21 October 2009
      • Purpose of visit: to meet representatives of the US Administration
      • (Registered 18 November 2009)
       

      8 November 2010 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Payment of £14,662.50 received for a speech given to the Denplan National Conference in Coventry on 11 September 2009. Address of payer: JLA, 80 Great Portland Street, London W1W 7NW. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 28 October 2009)
       

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • (b) Name of donor: CQS Management Ltd (hedge fund).
      • (b) Address of donor: 5th Floor, 33 Chester Street, London SW1X 7BL.
      • (b) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5443.75 to cover the cost of a reception for ambassadors and high commissioners that I hosted at the Conservative Party Conference.
      • (b) Date of receipt: 7 October 2009
      • (b) Date of acceptance: 7 October 2009
      • (b) Donor status: company, registration number 3691917
      • (b) (Registered 6 November 2009)
       

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Name of donor: GQ Magazine
      • Address of donor : GQ Magazine, Vogue House, 1 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JU.
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: GQ Magazine provided travel and hospitality for me and my wife to attend their annual awards and present the Politician of the Year 2009 award. The organisers estimate the value to have been £1800.
      • Date of receipt of donation: 8 September 2009
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 8 September 2009
      • Donor status: company, Company, registration number 226900
      • (Registered 6 October 2009)
       

      1. Remunerated directorships

      • AES SEAL Plc, Global Technology Centre, Mill Close, Bradmarsh Business Park, Rotherham S60 1BZ; specialists in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems. Resigned 30 September 2009.
      • £2,083 for serving on the board of AES Engineering Ltd. Hours: None (Registered 25 September 2009)
      • £2,083 for serving on the board of AES Engineering Ltd. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 28 October 2009)
       

      6 September 2010 - View full entry

      1. Remunerated directorships

      • £2,083 for serving on the board. Hours: 3hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)
       

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Parliamentary adviser to the JCB Group (ended 31 July 2009); manufacturer of construction equipment. Address: JC Bamford Excavators Ltd, Rocester, Staffs, ST14 5JP. (£45,001-£50,000)
      • £4,166.67 for advising the board. Hours: 4hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)
      • 20 February 2009, speech at a dinner in Geneva for the Association of Business Recovery Professionals. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 31 March 2009)
      • 4 March 2009, speech at a dinner in London for the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 March 2009)
      • Payment of £38.81 permission fee via my literary agent, PFD, Drury House, 34-43 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HA, for an extract from my biography of Pitt the Younger, published in 2004, which another publisher has been allowed to use. (Registered 14 August 2009)
      • Royalty earnings of £250.03 from 2 Entertain Video Ltd, 33 Foley Street, London W1W 7TL from sales of 'Have I Got News for You' compilation DVDs. (Registered 22 December 2009)
      • Royalty earnings of £250.03 from 2 Entertain Video Ltd, 33 Foley Street, London W1W 7TL from sales of ‘Have I Got News for You’ compilation DVDs. (Registered 22 December 2009)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • Funds have been provided by the following to cover the cost of research in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary:
      • Merebis Capital Management LLP
      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 31 March 2009)
      • The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 11 June 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hyde Park was met by CQS. (Registered 17 June 2009)
      • Name of donor: Malcolm Scott
      • Address of donor: private
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,500 cash donation
      • Date of receipt: 23 June 2009
      • Date of acceptance: 23 June 2009
      • Donor status: individual
      • (Registered 15 July 2009 )
      • Name of donor: CQS Management Ltd (hedge fund).
      • Address of donor: 5th Floor, 33 Chester Street, London SW1X 7BL.
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5443.75 to cover the cost of a reception for ambassadors and high commissioners that I hosted at the Conservative Party Conference.
      • Date of receipt: 7 October 2009
      • Date of acceptance: 7 October 2009
      • Donor status: company, registration number 3691917
      • (Registered 6 November 2009)
      • Name of donor: Mr Nick Leslau
      • Address of donor: private
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £12,500
      • Date of receipt: 13 November 2009
      • Date of acceptance: 13 November 2009
      • Donor status: individual
      • (Registered 14 December 2009)
      • Name of donor: Malcolm Scott
      • Address of donor: private
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £7,000 cash donation
      • Date of receipt: 24 March 2010
      • Date of acceptance: 24 March 2010
      • Donor status: individual
      • (Registered 30 March 2010)
      • (a) Donations to my constituency party or association, which have been or will be reported by my party to the Electoral Commission:
      • (a) Name of donor: Richmond Conservative Club
      • (a) Address of donor: 12 Newbiggin, Richmond DL10 5DT
      • (a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000 donation to my constituency party
      • (a) Donor status:
      • (a) (Registered 1 June 2010)
      • (b)
      • (b) Support in the capacity as an MP:
      • (b)
      • (b) Name of donor: CQS Management Ltd (hedge fund).
      • (b) Address of donor: 5th Floor, 33 Chester Street, London SW1X 7BL.
      • (b) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5443.75 to cover the cost of a reception for ambassadors and high commissioners that I hosted at the Conservative Party Conference.
      • (b) Date of receipt: 7 October 2009
      • (b) Date of acceptance: 7 October 2009
      • (b) Donor status: company, registration number 3691917
      • (b) (Registered 6 November 2009)
      • (b) Name of donor: Mr Nick Leslau
      • (b) Address of donor: private
      • (b) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £12,500
      • (b) Date of receipt: 13 November 2009
      • (b) Date of acceptance: 13 November 2009
      • (b) Donor status: individual
      • (b) (Registered 14 December 2009)
      • (b) Name of donor: Malcolm Scott
      • (b) Address of donor: private
      • (b) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £7,000 cash donation
      • (b) Date of receipt: 24 March 2010
      • (b) Date of acceptance: 24 March 2010
      • (b) Donor status: individual
      • (b) (Registered 30 March 2010)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • In my capacity as Leader of the Conservative Party from 1997-2001, I have accepted Honorary Membership for life of Buck's Club.
      • 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)
      • Address of donor : River House, 17 Museum Street, York, Y01 7DJ
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: complimentary first class pass valid for travel on Grand Central services, business use only, expires 31 March 2010. The value of the pass from July 2009 to March 2010 is approximately £3375. Without the pass, the travel costs would be met from parliamentary allowances.
      • Date of receipt of donation: 8 July 2009
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 8 July 2009
      • Donor status: company, registration number 03979826
      • (Registered 15 July 2009)
      • In my capacity as Leader of the Conservative Party from 1997-2001, I have accepted Honorary Membership for life of Buck’s Club.
      • Address of donor : River House, 17 Museum Street, York YO1 7DJ
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Complimentary first class pass valid for travel on Grand Central services, business use only, expires 31 May 2011. The value of the pass from April 2010 to September 2010 is £1,000. Without the pass, the travel costs would be partly met from parliamentary allowances.
      • Date of receipt of donation: 22 April 2010
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 22 April 2010
      • Donor status: company, registration 03979826
      • (Registered 1 June 2010)
      • Name of donor: The Travellers Club
      • Address of donor: 106 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5EP.
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: honorary membership of the club (value: £1,100 per year)
      • Date of receipt of donation: 12 July 2010
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 12 July 2010
      • Donor status: unincorporated association
      • (Registered 4 August 2010)

      6. Overseas visits

      • 15-17 March 2009, to Havana, for meetings with the Foreign Minister and other politicians. The cost of my return flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd. (I covered the cost of my accommodation.) (Registered 31 March 2009)
      • 2) Qatar
      • 2) One night's hotel accommodation in Doha; estimated value £757.70
      • Address of donor: 1) PO Box H 179, Hamilton HM Ex Bermuda
      • 2) 4 Fuxing Road, Beijing
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): the World Economic Forum provided my conference pass, airport transfers and some hospitality; total estimated value £11,895.68. This benefit was provided to the Conservative Party (and will be reported by the party to the Electoral Commission) and used by me in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary. (Registered 17 February 2010)
      • Destination of visit: Davos, Switzerland
      • 2) Qatar
      • 2) One night’s hotel accommodation in Doha; estimated value £757.70
      • Address of donor:1) PO Box H 179, Hamilton HM Ex Bermuda
      • 2) 4 Fuxing Road, Beijing
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): the World Economic Forum provided my conference pass, airport transfers and some hospitality; total estimated value £11,895.68. This benefit was provided to the Conservative Party (and will be reported by the party to the Electoral Commission) and used by me in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary. Destination of visit: Davos, Switzerland

      8. Land and Property

       
      • Residential leasehold property in London.

      11. Miscellaneous

      • In my position as an Honorary Bencher at Lincoln's Inn I have the use of the Inn's facilities, including the dining room and library.
      • In my position as an Honorary Bencher at Lincoln’s Inn I have the use of the Inn’s facilities, including the dining room and library.

      12 April 2010 - View full entry

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £7,000 cash donation
      • Date of receipt: 24 March 2010
      • Date of acceptance: 24 March 2010
      • (Registered 30 March 2010)

      24 March 2010 - View full entry

      6. Overseas visits

      • 2)4 Fuxing Road, Beijing
      • 2) 4 Fuxing Road, Beijing

      11. Miscellaneous

      • In my position as an Honorary Bencher at Lincoln's Inn I have the use of library and dining facilities.
      • In my position as an Honorary Bencher at Lincoln's Inn I have the use of the Inn's facilities, including the dining room and library.

      10 March 2010 - View full entry

      6. Overseas visits

      • Address of donor: 1)PO Box H 179, Hamilton HM Ex Bermuda
      • Address of donor: 1) PO Box H 179, Hamilton HM Ex Bermuda

      11. Miscellaneous

       
      • In my position as an Honorary Bencher at Lincoln's Inn I have the use of library and dining facilities.

      24 February 2010 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 7 June 2008, speech at a lunch in London hosted by Orange Business Services. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 17 June 2008)
      • 19 September 2008, speech at the Azur Business Networking Lunch in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 24 October 2008)
      • 8 October 2008, speech at the Mortgage Intelligence Annual Conference dinner in Newport. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 24 October 2008)
      • 16 October 2008, speech at the South Wales Society of Chartered Accountants Annual Dinner in Cardiff. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 24 October 2008)
      • 12 November 2008, speech at the Annual Dinner of the Association of Corporate Treasurers in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 15 December 2008)
      • 27 November 2008, hosted the Growing Business Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 15 December 2008)
      • 1 December 2008, hosted the Institute of Turnaround Professionals' Awards Dinner in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 15 December 2008)
       

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • Alan Morgan , London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 4 June 2008 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hyde Park was met by CQS. (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 30 September 2008 at the International Conference Centre in Birmingham during the Conservative Party Conference was met by CQS. (Registered 24 October 2008)
       

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • 19 May 2008, helicopter from Crewe to London provided by Bearwood Corporate Services Ltd, Southampton. (Registered 17 June 2008)
       

      6. Overseas visits

      • 20-23 October 2008, to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Georgia in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd. (I covered the cost of my hotel accommodation throughout the visit.) (Registered 24 October 2008)
      • 2-4 November 2008, to Israel in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flight from the UK to Tel Aviv was met by Flying Lion Ltd. The cost of the return flight, and my hotel accommodation in Israel, was met by Conservative Friends of Israel. (Registered 15 December 2008)
      • 12-14 December 2008, to Bahrain in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary, to attend the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Dialogue. The cost of my accommodation and my return flights from Bahrain to London, was met by the IISS. (Registered 15 December 2008)
      • Address of donor: 1) PO Box H 179, Hamilton HM Ex Bermuda
      • 2) 4 Fuxing Road, Beijing
      • Address of donor: 1)PO Box H 179, Hamilton HM Ex Bermuda
      • 2)4 Fuxing Road, Beijing
      • Name of donor: World Economic Forum
      • Address of donor: 91-93 Route de la Capite, CH-1223/Geneva, Switzerland
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): the World Economic Forum provided my conference pass, airport transfers and some hospitality; total estimated value £11,895.68. This benefit was provided to the Conservative Party (and will be reported by the party to the Electoral Commission) and used by me in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary. (Registered 17 February 2010)
      • Destination of visit: Davos, Switzerland
      • Date of visit: 27-29 January 2010
      • Purpose of visit: to attend and participate in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum
      • (Registered 17 February 2010)

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      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: complimentary first class pass valid for travel on Grand Central services, business use only, expires 31 March 2010. No value received to date.
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: complimentary first class pass valid for travel on Grand Central services, business use only, expires 31 March 2010. The value of the pass from July 2009 to March 2010 is approximately £3375. Without the pass, the travel costs would be met from parliamentary allowances.

      6. Overseas visits

      • 2)
      • 2) 4 Fuxing Road, Beijing
      • Name of donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bahrain
      • Address of donor: c/o the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, 30 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QB
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): cost of hotel accommodation for two nights in Bahrain; £1,115.86 (I covered the cost of my return flights to Bahrain.)
      • Date of visit: 9-11 January 2010
      • Purpose of visit: to meet the Foreign Minister of Bahrain
      • (Registered 18 January 2010)

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      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

       
      • Royalty earnings of £250.03 from 2 Entertain Video Ltd, 33 Foley Street, London W1W 7TL from sales of 'Have I Got News for You' compilation DVDs. (Registered 22 December 2009)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • Name of donor: Mr Nick Leslau
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £12,500
      • Date of receipt: 13 November 2009
      • Date of acceptance: 13 November 2009
      • (Registered 14 December 2009)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

       
      • Name of donor: Malcolm Scott
      • Address of donor : private
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: the provision of flights in a private plane to and from the Ulster Unionist Party Conference in Belfast. Value: £3757.57.
      • Date of receipt of donation: 23 October 2009
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 23 October 2009
      • Donor status: individual
      • (Registered 14 December 2009)

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 2) International Department, Central Committee, Communist Party of China
      • Address of donor: 1) PO Box H 179, Hamilton HM Ex Bermuda
      • 2)
      • 1) the following flights: London to Beijing, Beijing to Guiyang, Guiyang to Hong Kong, Hong Kong to London; value £10,736.50
      • 2) cost of hotel accommodation for one night in Beijing; value £101.00
      • Destination of visit: China and Hong Kong
      • Date of visit: 30 November-2 December 2009 (incl)
      • Purpose of visit: to meet representatives of the Chinese Government
      • (Registered 22 December 2009)
      • Name of donor: The International Institute for Strategic Studies
      • Address of donor: Arundel House, 13-15 Arundel Street, London WC2R 3DX
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): flights and hotel accommodation; value £4,300.04.
      • Destination of visit: Bahrain
      • Date of visit: 11-14 December 2009
      • Purpose of visit: to attend the IISS Manama Dialogue
      • (Registered 22 December 2009)

      10 December 2009 - View full entry

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • Name of donor: 1) Flying Lion Ltd
      • 2) Qatari Government
      • Address of donor: 1) PO Box HM 179, Hamilton HM Ex Bermuda
      • 2) Qatar
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value):
      • 1) Return flights from London to Doha, Qatar; value £4,558.90
      • 2) One night's hotel accommodation in Doha; estimated value £757.70
      • Destination of visit: Doha, Qatar
      • Date of visit: 26-27 October 2009
      • Purpose of visit: to meet representatives of the Qatari Government
      • (Registered 24 November 2009)

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      1. Remunerated directorships

      • AES SEAL Plc, Global Technology Centre, Mill Close, Bradmarsh Business Park, Rotherham S60 1BZ; specialists in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems.
      • £2,083 for serving on the board. Hours: 3hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)
      • £2,083 for serving on the board of AES Engineering Ltd. Hours: None (Registered 25 September 2009)
      • £2,083 for serving on the board of AES Engineering Ltd. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 28 October 2009)
      • AES SEAL Plc, Global Technology Centre, Mill Close, Bradmarsh Business Park, Rotherham S60 1BZ; specialists in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems. Resigned 30 September 2009.
      • £2,083 for serving on the board. Hours: 3hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)
      • £2,083 for serving on the board of AES Engineering Ltd. Hours: None (Registered 25 September 2009)
      • £2,083 for serving on the board of AES Engineering Ltd. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 28 October 2009)

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • £4,166.67 for advising the board. Hours: 4hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)
      • £4,166.67 for advising the board. Hours: 4hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • Alan Morgan , London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 31 March 2009)
      • Name of donor: CQS Management Ltd
      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • Alan Morgan , London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 31 March 2009)
      • Name of donor: CQS Management Ltd (hedge fund).

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • Name of donor: Flying Lion Ltd
      • Address of donor: PO Box HM 179, Hamilton HM ex Bermuda
      • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £5,097.98, flight from Washington DC to London on 21 October 2009. (I paid the cost of my flight from London to Washington and stayed overnight at residence of the British Ambassador.)
      • Destination of visit: Washington DC
      • Date of visit: 20-21 October 2009
      • Purpose of visit: to meet representatives of the US Administration
      • (Registered 18 November 2009)

      11 November 2009 - View full entry

      1. Remunerated directorships

      • £2,083 for serving on the board. Hours: 3hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)
      • £2,083 for serving on the board of AES Engineering Ltd. Hours: None (Registered 25 September 2009)
      • £2,083 for serving on the board. Hours: 3hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)
      • £2,083 for serving on the board of AES Engineering Ltd. Hours: None (Registered 25 September 2009)
      • £2,083 for serving on the board of AES Engineering Ltd. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 28 October 2009)

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • £4,166.67 for advising the board. Hours: 4hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)
      • £4,166.67 for advising the board. Hours: 4hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)
      • Payment of £14,662.50 received for a speech given to the Denplan National Conference in Coventry on 11 September 2009. Address of payer: JLA, 80 Great Portland Street, London W1W 7NW. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 28 October 2009)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • Alan Morgan , London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 31 March 2009)
      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • Alan Morgan , London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 31 March 2009)
      • Name of donor: CQS Management Ltd
      • Address of donor: 5th Floor, 33 Chester Street, London SW1X 7BL.
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5443.75 to cover the cost of a reception for ambassadors and high commissioners that I hosted at the Conservative Party Conference.
      • Date of receipt: 7 October 2009
      • Date of acceptance: 7 October 2009
      • Donor status: company, registration number 3691917
      • (Registered 6 November 2009)

      14 October 2009 - View full entry

      1. Remunerated directorships

       
      • £2,083 for serving on the board of AES Engineering Ltd. Hours: None (Registered 25 September 2009)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

       
      • Name of donor: GQ Magazine
      • Address of donor : GQ Magazine, Vogue House, 1 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JU.
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: GQ Magazine provided travel and hospitality for me and my wife to attend their annual awards and present the Politician of the Year 2009 award. The organisers estimate the value to have been £1800.
      • Date of receipt of donation: 8 September 2009
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 8 September 2009
      • Donor status: company, Company, registration number 226900
      • (Registered 6 October 2009)

      2 September 2009 - View full entry

      1. Remunerated directorships

      • AES Engineering, Rotherham.
      • AES SEAL Plc, Global Technology Centre, Mill Close, Bradmarsh Business Park, Rotherham S60 1BZ; specialists in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems.
      • £2,083 for serving on the board. Hours: 3hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Parliamentary adviser to the JCB Group. (£45,001-£50,000)
      • Parliamentary adviser to the JCB Group (ended 31 July 2009); manufacturer of construction equipment. Address: JC Bamford Excavators Ltd, Rocester, Staffs, ST14 5JP. (£45,001-£50,000)
      • £4,166.67 for advising the board. Hours: 4hrs. (Registered 13 August 2009)
      • Payment of £38.81 permission fee via my literary agent, PFD, Drury House, 34-43 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HA, for an extract from my biography of Pitt the Younger, published in 2004, which another publisher has been allowed to use. (Registered 14 August 2009)

      21 July 2009 - View full entry

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • Name of donor: Malcolm Scott
      • Address of donor: private
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,500 cash donation
      • Date of receipt: 23 June 2009
      • Date of acceptance: 23 June 2009
      • Donor status: individual
      • (Registered 15 July 2009 )

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

       
      • Name of donor: Grand Central Railway Company Ltd
      • Address of donor : River House, 17 Museum Street, York, Y01 7DJ
      • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: complimentary first class pass valid for travel on Grand Central services, business use only, expires 31 March 2010. No value received to date.
      • Date of receipt of donation: 8 July 2009
      • Date of acceptance of donation: 8 July 2009
      • Donor status: company, registration number 03979826
      • (Registered 15 July 2009)

      8 July 2009 - View full entry

      1. Remunerated directorships

      • AMT-SYBEX Group Ltd, Dublin (non-executive). The company is a systems integrator which focuses on the utility, transport and energy retail industries.
       

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£15,001-£20,000)
       

      24 June 2009 - View full entry

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 11 June 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hyde Park was met by CQS. (Registered 17 June 2009)

      20 May 2009 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 2 May 2008, speech at Baker Tilly National Partners' Conference in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 May 2008)
      • 7 May 2008, speech at Barclays Capital Markets Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 May 2008)
       

      6. Overseas visits

      • 13-15 May 2008, to Egypt in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my return flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I stayed at the residence of the British Ambassador in Cairo. (Registered 20 May 2008)
       

      22 April 2009 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 8 March 2008, speech at Halliwell's Partners Conference in Brussels. (£25,001-£25,000) (Registered 3 April 2008)
      • 20 February 2009, speech at a dinner in Geneva for the Association of Business Recovery Professionals. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 31 March 2009)
      • 4 March 2009, speech at a dinner in London for the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 March 2009)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 31 March 2009)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

       
      • In my capacity as Leader of the Conservative Party from 1997-2001, I have accepted Honorary Membership for life of Buck's Club.

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 15-17 March 2009, to Havana, for meetings with the Foreign Minister and other politicians. The cost of my return flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd. (I covered the cost of my accommodation.) (Registered 31 March 2009)

      11 March 2009 - View full entry

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

       
      • 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)

      25 February 2009 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£25,001-£30,000)
      • Parliamentary adviser to Dunalastair Ireland Ltd. (£10,001-£15,000)
      • 30 January 2008, hosted the European Venture Capital Journal Awards in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 21 February 2008)
      • 7 February 2008, hosted the Legal Business Awards in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 21 February 2008)
      • Contract with HarperCollins Publishers to write a book about William Wilberforce.
      • Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£15,001-£20,000)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • A donation made to Conservative Central Office by Mr Alan Morgan of London has helped to provide one member of staff in my office who supports me in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. (Registered 14 February 2008)
      • Merebis Capital Management LLP (Registered 21 February 2008)
      • Merebis Capital Management LLP

      6. Overseas visits

      • 15-17 February 2008, to the United Arab Emirates in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my accommodation was covered by the Government of the UAE and the cost of my return flights from London to Abu Dhabi was met by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 21 February 2008)
       

      17 December 2008 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 1 November 2007, speech in Brighton at a dinner hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 10 December 2007)
      • 9 November 2007, speech in Brighton at a dinner for the South East Society of Chartered Accountants. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 10 December 2007)
      • 12 November 2008, speech at the Annual Dinner of the Association of Corporate Treasurers in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 15 December 2008)
      • 27 November 2008, hosted the Growing Business Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 15 December 2008)
      • 1 December 2008, hosted the Institute of Turnaround Professionals' Awards Dinner in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 15 December 2008)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • 29 November 2007, I received a first class upgrade, as part of a promotional offer from British Airways, on a flight from Washington DC to London which was paid for by the Conservative Party. (Registered 10 December 2007)
      • In my capacity as Leader of the Conservative Party from 1997-2001, I have accepted Honorary Membership for life of the Carlton Club.

      6. Overseas visits

      • 7-9 December 2007, to Bahrain, to attend the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Conference. The cost of my accommodation and return flights from London to Bahrain was met by the IISS. (Registered 10 December 2007)
      • 2-4 November 2008, to Israel in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flight from the UK to Tel Aviv was met by Flying Lion Ltd. The cost of the return flight, and my hotel accommodation in Israel, was met by Conservative Friends of Israel. (Registered 15 December 2008)
      • 12-14 December 2008, to Bahrain in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary, to attend the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Dialogue. The cost of my accommodation and my return flights from Bahrain to London, was met by the IISS. (Registered 15 December 2008)

      3 December 2008 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 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)
       

      5 November 2008 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

       
      • 19 September 2008, speech at the Azur Business Networking Lunch in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 24 October 2008)
      • 8 October 2008, speech at the Mortgage Intelligence Annual Conference dinner in Newport. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 24 October 2008)
      • 16 October 2008, speech at the South Wales Society of Chartered Accountants Annual Dinner in Cardiff. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 24 October 2008)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 30 September 2008 at the International Conference Centre in Birmingham during the Conservative Party Conference was met by CQS. (Registered 24 October 2008)

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 20-23 October 2008, to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Georgia in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd. (I covered the cost of my hotel accommodation throughout the visit.) (Registered 24 October 2008)

      22 October 2008 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 6 September 2007, speech in London at a dinner hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 October 2007)
      • 19 September 2007, speech in London at the British Retail Consortium Annual Dinner. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 October 2007)
       

      3 September 2008 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 4 July 2007, speech in Monaco at the 17th Annual Fund Forum. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 7 August 2007)
       

      22 July 2008 - View full entry

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • Funds have been provided by Merebis Capital Management LLP to cover the cost of research in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary. (Registered 21 February 2008)
      • Funds have been provided by the following to cover the cost of research in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary:
      • Merebis Capital Management LLP (Registered 21 February 2008)
      • Bruce Macfarlane, London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • Alan Morgan , London (personal donation) (Registered 9 July 2008)
      • The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 4 June 2008 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hyde Park was met by CQS. (Registered 9 July 2008)

      8 July 2008 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 1 March 2007, speech in London at the annual dinner of Insight Investment. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 3 May 2007)
      • 22 March, speech in Sussex at the annual conference of Invista Real Estate. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 3 May 2007)
      • 21 April 2007, speech in London for Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw. (£20,001-£25,000) (Registered 3 May 2007)
      • 7 June 2008, speech at a lunch in London hosted by Orange Business Services. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 17 June 2008)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 23 May 2007 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hyde Park was met by CQS. (Registered 19 June 2007)
       

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

       
      • 19 May 2008, helicopter from Crewe to London provided by Bearwood Corporate Services Ltd, Southampton. (Registered 17 June 2008)

      6. Overseas visits

      • 28 March-3 April 2007, to Belize, Brazil, the Falkland Islands, Iceland, Panama, and the Turks and Caicos Islands in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I covered the cost of my own accommodation during the visit, except for my accommodation in Panama where I was the guest of the Vice-President and Foreign Minister, Samuel Lewis Navarro. (Registered 3 May 2007)
      • 18-19 June 2007, to Syria in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I covered the cost of my own accommodation on the visit. (Registered 19 June 2007)
       

      16 June 2008 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • From June 2005, fourth 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World. (£95,001-£100,000)
      • 2 May 2008, speech at Baker Tilly National Partners' Conference in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 May 2008)
      • 7 May 2008, speech at Barclays Capital Markets Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 May 2008)

      6. Overseas visits

      • 18-19 June, to Syria in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I covered the cost of my own accommodation on the visit. (Registered 19 June 2007)
      • 18-19 June 2007, to Syria in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I covered the cost of my own accommodation on the visit. (Registered 19 June 2007)
      • 13-15 May 2008, to Egypt in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my return flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I stayed at the residence of the British Ambassador in Cairo. (Registered 20 May 2008)

      9. Registrable shareholdings

      • (a) 100% of share capital of Canyon Research Limited; company established to receive income and make payments relating to my book on William Pitt The Younger and related or similar activities.
       

      23 April 2008 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

       
      • 8 March 2008, speech at Halliwell's Partners Conference in Brussels. (£25,001-£25,000) (Registered 3 April 2008)

      25 March 2008 - View full entry

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • 8 March 2007, flight from London to Edinburgh provided by Dunalastair Estates (Ltd). (Registered 14 March 2007)
       

      11 March 2008 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 21 February 2007, hosted the Mortgage Strategy Awards in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 14 March 2007)
      • 22 February 2007, speech in London at the annual dinner of the London Society of Chartered accountants. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 14 March 2007)
       

      26 February 2008 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 11 January 2007, speech at a conference in Manchester hosted by Civica. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 29 January 2007)
      • 25 January 2007, hosted the Lawyer HR Awards in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 29 January 2007)
      • 30 January 2008, hosted the European Venture Capital Journal Awards in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 21 February 2008)
      • 7 February 2008, hosted the Legal Business Awards in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 21 February 2008)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • A donation made to Conservative Central Office by Mr Alan Morgan of London has helped to provide one member of staff in my office who supports me in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. (Registered 14 February 2008)
      • Funds have been provided by Merebis Capital Management LLP to cover the cost of research in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary. (Registered 21 February 2008)

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 15-17 February 2008, to the United Arab Emirates in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my accommodation was covered by the Government of the UAE and the cost of my return flights from London to Abu Dhabi was met by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 21 February 2008)

      18 December 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 1 November 2006, speech at a dinner in London hosted by the Boston Consulting Group. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 December 2006)
      • 15 November 2006, hosted the Accountancy Age Awards in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 11 December 2006)
      • 21 November 2006, speech at the Marketing Society Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 December 2006)
      • 30 November 2006, hosted the Growing Business Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 December 2006)
      • 1 November 2007, speech in Brighton at a dinner hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 10 December 2007)
      • 9 November 2007, speech in Brighton at a dinner for the South East Society of Chartered Accountants. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 10 December 2007)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

       
      • 29 November 2007, I received a first class upgrade, as part of a promotional offer from British Airways, on a flight from Washington DC to London which was paid for by the Conservative Party. (Registered 10 December 2007)

      6. Overseas visits

      • 6-7 December 2006, to Pakistan in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I covered the cost of my own accommodation on the visit. (Registered 11 December 2006)
      • 8-10 December 2006, to Bahrain, to attend the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Conference. The cost of my accommodation and my flight from Bahrain to London was met by the IISS. The cost of my flight from Pakistan to Bahrain for the conference was met by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 11 December 2006)
      • 7-9 December 2007, to Bahrain, to attend the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Conference. The cost of my accommodation and return flights from London to Bahrain was met by the IISS. (Registered 10 December 2007)

      20 November 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 19 September 2006, speech at a meeting of the Ernst & Young Yorkshire Fiscal Group. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 October 2006)
      • 27 September 2006, speech at the Logistics & Supply Chain & Property Forum in Southampton. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 October 2006)
      • 26 October 2006, speech at the AIM Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 October 2006)
      • 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)

      6. Overseas visits

      • 4-8 September 2006, to China and Kazakhstan, in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The costs of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and the costs of my accommodation in China was covered by the Chinese authorities. I paid for my own accommodation in Astana, Kazakhstan. (Registered 25 October 2006)
       

      23 October 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

       
      • 6 September 2007, speech in London at a dinner hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 October 2007)
      • 19 September 2007, speech in London at the British Retail Consortium Annual Dinner. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 October 2007)

      28 August 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 21 June 2006, speech at the Extel Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 August 2006)
      • 22 June 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by UBS in Bristol. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 August 2006)
      • 29 June 2006, speech at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 August 2006)
      • 18 July 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by GUS in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 21 August 2006)
      • 4 July 2007, speech in Monaco at the 17th Annual Fund Forum. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 7 August 2007)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 27 June 2006 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hyde Park was met by CQSM. (Registered 21 August 2006)
       

      6. Overseas visits

      • 28 June 2006, return flight to Prague provided by Jonathan Green, a retired businessman from London. (Registered 21 August 2006)
       

      3 July 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£65,001-£70,000)
      • Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£25,001-£30,000)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 23 May 2007 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hyde Park was met by CQS. (Registered 19 June 2007)

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 18-19 June, to Syria in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I covered the cost of my own accommodation on the visit. (Registered 19 June 2007)

      5 June 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 23 May 2006, speech at the Public Private Finance Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 May 2006)
      • 24 May 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by Intellect in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 May 2006)
       

      6. Overseas visits

      • 22 March 2006, to Prague for meeting with ODS (the Civic Democratic Party). Return flight provided by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 25 May 2006)
      • 15-17 May 2006, to Israel and Jordan, in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The costs of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd. The cost of my accommodation in Israel was met by Conservative Friends of Israel. (I stayed at the residence of the British Ambassador in Jordan during my visit to Amman.) (Registered 25 May 2006)
       

      15 May 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 23 March 2006, hosted the Money Marketing Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 May 2006)
      • 24 March 2006, speech at the Southern Society of Chartered Accountants dinner in Southampton. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 May 2006)
      • 30 March 2006, speech at the British Venture Capital Association dinner in Leeds. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 May 2006)
      • 26 April 2006, speech at the TradeTech Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 May 2006)
      • 27 April 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by KPMG in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 May 2006)
      • 23 May 2006, speech at the Public Private Finance Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 May 206)
      • 23 May 2006, speech at the Public Private Finance Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 May 2006)
      • 1 March 2007, speech in London at the annual dinner of Insight Investment. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 3 May 2007)
      • 22 March, speech in Sussex at the annual conference of Invista Real Estate. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 3 May 2007)
      • 21 April 2007, speech in London for Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw. (£20,001-£25,000) (Registered 3 May 2007)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • The following individuals have provided funds to cover the cost of research or overseas travel in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary:
      • Richard Harrington, of London (personal donation)
      • Michael Heller, of London (personal donation)
      • (Registered 8 May 2006)
       

      6. Overseas visits

      • 3-4 April 2006, to Sudan in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary, to investigate the humanitarian situation there. I was the guest of Oxfam who provided my accommodation and in-country transport. The cost of my flight was met by Flying Lion Limited. (Registered 8 May 2006)
      • 28 March-3 April 2007, to Belize, Brazil, the Falkland Islands, Iceland, Panama, and the Turks and Caicos Islands in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I covered the cost of my own accommodation during the visit, except for my accommodation in Panama where I was the guest of the Vice-President and Foreign Minister, Samuel Lewis Navarro. (Registered 3 May 2007)

      1 May 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 27 May 2005, presenter on "Have I Got News for You", Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 2 November 2005, speech at the Investment Management Association Annual Dinner in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 3 November 2005, speech at the Manchester Evening News Business of the Year Awards in Manchester. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 7 November 2005, speech at the dinner hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Scotland) at the Savoy. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 11 November 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by Legal Week at Lake Como, Italy. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 17 November 2005, speech at the Tata Consultancy Services Gala Dinner at Blenheim Palace. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 18 November 2005, speech at the Daily Telegraph What House? Magazine Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 23 November 2005, speech at the HBOS Key Intermediary Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 24 November 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by Michael Page City in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 30 November 2005, speech at the Growing Business Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 7 December 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by the Association of Insurance & Risk Managers in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 8 December 2005, speeches at the 9th Factors & Discounters Association Annual Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 15 December 2005, speech at the Manning Gottlieb Client Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 18 January 2006, speech at the annual dinner of the Manufacturing Technologies Association in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
      • 19 January 2006, hosted the 'Mergers & Acquisitions Monthly' Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
      • 7 February 2006, hosted the Credit Card Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
      • 9 February 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by BMW Finance in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
       

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • Allan Cockell, of London (personal donation)
      • Bruce Macfarlane, of London (personal donation)
      • Howard Leigh, of London (personal donation)
      • Michael Lewis, of London (personal donation)
      • Alan Howard, of London (personal donation)
      • (Registered 21 February 2006)
       

      26 March 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 18 November 2005, speech at the Daily Telegraph What House? Magazine Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000)
      • 18 November 2005, speech at the Daily Telegraph What House? Magazine Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 21 February 2007, hosted the Mortgage Strategy Awards in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 14 March 2007)
      • 22 February 2007, speech in London at the annual dinner of the London Society of Chartered accountants. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 14 March 2007)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

       
      • 8 March 2007, flight from London to Edinburgh provided by Dunalastair Estates (Ltd). (Registered 14 March 2007)

      6 February 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

       
      • 11 January 2007, speech at a conference in Manchester hosted by Civica. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 29 January 2007)
      • 25 January 2007, hosted the Lawyer HR Awards in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 29 January 2007)

      9 January 2007 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

       
      • 1 November 2006, speech at a dinner in London hosted by the Boston Consulting Group. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 December 2006)
      • 15 November 2006, hosted the Accountancy Age Awards in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 11 December 2006)
      • 21 November 2006, speech at the Marketing Society Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 December 2006)
      • 30 November 2006, hosted the Growing Business Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 11 December 2006)

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 6-7 December 2006, to Pakistan in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The cost of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I covered the cost of my own accommodation on the visit. (Registered 11 December 2006)
      • 8-10 December 2006, to Bahrain, to attend the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Conference. The cost of my accommodation and my flight from Bahrain to London was met by the IISS. The cost of my flight from Pakistan to Bahrain for the conference was met by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 11 December 2006)

      27 November 2006 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 8 December 2005, speeches at the 9th Factors & Discounters Association Annual Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 8 December 2005, speeches at the 9th Factors & Discounters Association Annual Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)

      6 November 2006 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 19 April 2005, speech at the Samworth Brothers Conference Dinner in Leicestershire. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 28 April 2005, speech at a presentation hosted by Investec in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 28 April 2005, speech at the Employee Benefits Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 8 September 2005, speech at the Deloitte & Touche LLP gala dinner in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 September 2005)
      • 13 September 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by Wolseley in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 September 2005)
      • 15 September 2005, speech at the Timber Trade Journal awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 September 2005)
      • 21 September 2005, speech in London at the Annual Dinner of the Society of British Aerospace Companies. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 28 September 2005, speech at a debate hosted by Sanford C Bernstein in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 6 October 2005, speech at the Skanco 20th Anniversary Dinner on the Isle of Man. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 12 October 2005, speech at the KPMG Risk Advisory Services Conference in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 13 October 2005, speech at the Positive Solutions National Partners Forum at Celtic Manor. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 13 October 2005, speech at a dinner in Newcastle hosted by the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 31 October 2005, speech at the Allianz Cornhill Centenary Dinner in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 8 December 2005, speeches at the 9th Factors & Discounters Association Annual Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 8 December 2005, speeches at the 9th Factors & Discounters Association Annual Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 19 September 2006, speech at a meeting of the Ernst & Young Yorkshire Fiscal Group. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 October 2006)
      • 27 September 2006, speech at the Logistics & Supply Chain & Property Forum in Southampton. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 October 2006)
      • 26 October 2006, speech at the AIM Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 October 2006)

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 4-8 September 2006, to China and Kazakhstan, in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The costs of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and the costs of my accommodation in China was covered by the Chinese authorities. I paid for my own accommodation in Astana, Kazakhstan. (Registered 25 October 2006)

      19 September 2006 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

       
      • Parliamentary adviser to Dunalastair Ireland Ltd. (£10,001-£15,000)
      • 21 June 2006, speech at the Extel Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 August 2006)
      • 22 June 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by UBS in Bristol. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 August 2006)
      • 29 June 2006, speech at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 August 2006)
      • 18 July 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by GUS in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 21 August 2006)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • The cost of a reception for Ambassadors which I hosted on 27 June 2006 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hyde Park was met by CQSM. (Registered 21 August 2006)

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 28 June 2006, return flight to Prague provided by Jonathan Green, a retired businessman from London. (Registered 21 August 2006)

      25 July 2006 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 11 May 2005, speech at the Mercer Annual Dinner in Manchester. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 12 May 2005, speech at the West of England Society of Chartered Accountants Annual Awards Dinner in Bristol. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 14 May 2005, speech at the DLA Partners' Conference Dinner in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 18 May 2005, speech for Halifax in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 23 May 2005, speech at a dinner in Manchester hosted by Pro Manchester. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 31 May 2005, speech at the Landmark Group Overseas Conference in Toronto. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 8 June 2005, speech at the Annual Alliance Bernstein Symposium in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 9 June 2005, speech at the techMARK Mediscience Awards Dinner in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 28 June 2005, speech at the 2005 Lawyer Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 29 June 2005, speech at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers MX 2005 Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 5 July 2005, speech for Xerox in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
       

      21 June 2006 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

       
      • 23 May 2006, speech at the Public Private Finance Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 May 206)
      • 24 May 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by Intellect in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 25 May 2006)

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 22 March 2006, to Prague for meeting with ODS (the Civic Democratic Party). Return flight provided by Flying Lion Ltd. (Registered 25 May 2006)
      • 15-17 May 2006, to Israel and Jordan, in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary. The costs of my flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd. The cost of my accommodation in Israel was met by Conservative Friends of Israel. (I stayed at the residence of the British Ambassador in Jordan during my visit to Amman.) (Registered 25 May 2006)

      12 May 2006 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 22 February 2005, speech at the ICBI Super Return Conference in Frankfurt. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • 22 February 2005, speech for the Finance & Leasing Association in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • Six speeches in February and March 2005 for Artemis Investment Management Ltd. (£60,001-£65,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • 4 April 2005, speech at the Management Consultants' Association Awards in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • 6 April 2005, speech for the Professional Cricketers' Association in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • 7 April 2005, speech at the British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference in Manchester. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • 6 October 2005, speech at the Skanco 20th Anniversary Dinner on the Isle of Man. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 8 December 2005, speeches at the 9th Factors & Discounters Association Annual Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 6 October 2005, speech at the Skanco 20th Anniversary Dinner on the Isle of Man. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 8 December 2005, speeches at the 9th Factors & Discounters Association Annual Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 23 March 2006, hosted the Money Marketing Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 May 2006)
      • 24 March 2006, speech at the Southern Society of Chartered Accountants dinner in Southampton. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 May 2006)
      • 30 March 2006, speech at the British Venture Capital Association dinner in Leeds. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 May 2006)
      • 26 April 2006, speech at the TradeTech Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 May 2006)
      • 27 April 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by KPMG in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 May 2006)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • Richard Harrington, of London (personal donation)
      • Michael Heller, of London (personal donation)
      • (Registered 8 May 2006)

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 3-4 April 2006, to Sudan in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Secretary, to investigate the humanitarian situation there. I was the guest of Oxfam who provided my accommodation and in-country transport. The cost of my flight was met by Flying Lion Limited. (Registered 8 May 2006)

      24 March 2006 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 20 January 2005, speech for Fujitsu Services in Newtonards. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 28 February 2005)
      • 27 January 2005, speech at the HBOS Group Services Conference in Edinburgh. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 February 2005)
      • 28 January 2005, speech for RICS (West Midlands) in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 February 2005)
      • 3 February 2005, speech for Bentley in Pangbourne. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 February 2005)
      • 18 January 2006, speech at the annual dinner of the Manufacturing Technologies Association in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
      • 19 January 2006, hosted the 'Mergers & Acquisitions Monthly' Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
      • 7 February 2006, hosted the Credit Card Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)
      • 9 February 2006, speech at a dinner hosted by BMW Finance in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 21 February 2006)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • The following individuals have provided funds to cover the cost of research or overseas travel in my role as Shadow Foreign Secretary:
      • Allan Cockell, of London (personal donation)
      • Bruce Macfarlane, of London (personal donation)
      • Howard Leigh, of London (personal donation)
      • Michael Lewis, of London (personal donation)
      • Alan Howard, of London (personal donation)
      • (Registered 21 February 2006)

      13 February 2006 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 7 July 2004, speech for Haymarket Publishing. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 21 October 2004, speech for the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 27 October 2004, speech at the Financial Media Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 3 November 2004, speech at the SunGard Availability Services annual Customer Conference in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 8 November 2004, speech for Microgen in Stoke Poges. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 9 November 2004, speech for KPMG in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 18 November 2004, speech for Barclays Capital in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 19 November 2004, speech at the "What House" Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 24 November 2004, speech at the Financial Innovation Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 25 November 2004, speech at the Thames Valley Business Awards in Virginia Water. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 1 December 2004, speech for the British Council of Shopping Centres in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 2 December 2004, speech at the Growing Business Awards in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 9 December 2004, speech at the Fund of Fund Awards in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 13 December 2004, speech for the Aircraft Golfing Society in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • From December 2004, third 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World. (£95,001-£100,000) (Registered 22 December 2004)
      • 13 September 2005, speech at a diner hosted by Wolseley in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 September 2005)
      • 27 May 2005, presenter on "Have I Got News for You", Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 13 September 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by Wolseley in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 September 2005)
      • 2 November 2005, speech at the Investment Management Association Annual Dinner in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 3 November 2005, speech at the Manchester Evening News Business of the Year Awards in Manchester. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 7 November 2005, speech at the dinner hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Scotland) at the Savoy. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 11 November 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by Legal Week at Lake Como, Italy. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 17 November 2005, speech at the Tata Consultancy Services Gala Dinner at Blenheim Palace. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 18 November 2005, speech at the Daily Telegraph What House? Magazine Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000)
      • 23 November 2005, speech at the HBOS Key Intermediary Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 24 November 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by Michael Page City in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 30 November 2005, speech at the Growing Business Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 7 December 2005, speech at a dinner hosted by the Association of Insurance & Risk Managers in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 8 December 2005, speeches at the 9th Factors & Discounters Association Annual Conference in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)
      • 15 December 2005, speech at the Manning Gottlieb Client Dinner in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 9 January 2006)

      1 November 2005 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Contract with Harper Collins Publishers to write a book about William Pitt The Younger and a contract with Knopf Publishing Group, New York, to publish the book in the United States.
      • Contract with the Sunday Telegraph for serialisation rights to my book on Pitt the Younger.
      • Adviser to Dunalastair Ireland Ltd (£10,001-£15,000)
      • 1 April 2004, speech for British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 13 April 2004, one man theatre show at the Swan Theatre, High Wycombe. (Up to £5,000)
      • 20 April 2004, speech for Sytner Conference. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 22 April 2004, speech for Factors and Discounters Association. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 30 April 2004, speech for Life Insurance Association. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 6 May 2004, presenting Have I Got News For You, Hat Trick Productions (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 13 May 2004, speech for Risk Management Association, Dublin. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 19 May 2004, speech for Vertex. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 20 May 2004, speech for UBS. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World (from June 2004). (£90,001-£95,000)
      • 4 June 2004, speech for R3 in Monte Carlo. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 11 June 2004, speech for the Yorkshire International Business Convention in Harrogate. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 16 June 2004, speech for the Grocer Gold Awards Ceremony. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 23 June 2004, speech for the Investment Property Forum. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • September 2004, two speeches for the Royal Bank of Scotland in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 13 September, speech for National Express - cancellation fee. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 21 September 2004, speech for X-changing Insurance in Brighton. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 5 October 2004, speech for Marketing Week Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 8 October 2004, speech for Leicestershire & Northampton Society of Chartered Accountants. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 13 October 2004, speech for KPMG in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 20 October 2004, speech for Arthur D Little in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 19 April 2005, speech at the Samworth Brothers Conference Dinner in Leicestershire. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 28 April 2005, speech at a presentation hosted by Investec in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 28 April 2005, speech at the Employee Benefits Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 11 May 2005, speech at the Mercer Annual Dinner in Manchester. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 12 May 2005, speech at the West of England Society of Chartered Accountants Annual Awards Dinner in Bristol. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 14 May 2005, speech at the DLA Partners' Conference Dinner in Paris. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 18 May 2005, speech for Halifax in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 23 May 2005, speech at a dinner in Manchester hosted by Pro Manchester. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 31 May 2005, speech at the Landmark Group Overseas Conference in Toronto. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 8 June 2005, speech at the Annual Alliance Bernstein Symposium in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 9 June 2005, speech at the techMARK Mediscience Awards Dinner in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 28 June 2005, speech at the 2005 Lawyer Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 29 June 2005, speech at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers MX 2005 Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • 5 July 2005, speech for Xerox in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 12 July 2005)
      • From June 2005, fourth 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World. (£95,001-£100,000)
      • 8 September 2005, speech at the Deloitte & Touche LLP gala dinner in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 September 2005)
      • 13 September 2005, speech at a diner hosted by Wolseley in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 September 2005)
      • 15 September 2005, speech at the Timber Trade Journal awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 September 2005)
      • 21 September 2005, speech in London at the Annual Dinner of the Society of British Aerospace Companies. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 28 September 2005, speech at a debate hosted by Sanford C Bernstein in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 6 October 2005, speech at the Skanco 20th Anniversary Dinner on the Isle of Man. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 12 October 2005, speech at the KPMG Risk Advisory Services Conference in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 13 October 2005, speech at the Positive Solutions National Partners Forum at Celtic Manor. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 13 October 2005, speech at a dinner in Newcastle hosted by the Northern Society of Chartered Accountants. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • 31 October 2005, speech at the Allianz Cornhill Centenary Dinner in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 31 October 2005)
      • Contract with HarperCollins Publishers to write a book about William Wilberforce.

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • The following people and company make financial support available to my office:
      • Lord Ashcroft KCMG
      • Lord Harris of Peckham
      • Lord Kirkham
      • Mr Howard Leigh
      • Mr Malcolm Scott
      • Mr Christopher Shale
      • Dr Leonard Steinberg
      • Flowidea Limited (investment company)
       

      11 April 2005 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc..

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 4 February 2004, speech for Mercedes Benz in Portugal. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 6 February 2004, speech for Jefferson Smurfit Group. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 7 February 2004, speech for Clifford Chance. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 11 February 2004, one man theatre show at the Lighthouse Theatre, Poole. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 22 March 2004) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 23 February 2004, speech for Brewin Dolphin. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 4 March 2004, speech for KPMG. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 5 March 2004, speech for Sheffield and District Chartered Accountants. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 10 March 2004, speech for Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 19 March 2004, speech for Grant Thornton, Manchester. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 22 March 2004, speech for Cinven. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 25 March 2004, speech for Bank of Scotland, Warwick. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 30 March 2004, speech for Birmingham Law Society. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 23 June 2004, speech for the Investment Property Forum. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 23 June 2004, speech for the Investment Property Forum. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 20 January 2005, speech for Fujitsu Services in Newtonards. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 28 February 2005)
      • 27 January 2005, speech at the HBOS Group Services Conference in Edinburgh. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 February 2005)
      • 28 January 2005, speech for RICS (West Midlands) in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 February 2005)
      • 3 February 2005, speech for Bentley in Pangbourne. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 28 February 2005)
      • 22 February 2005, speech at the ICBI Super Return Conference in Frankfurt. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • 22 February 2005, speech for the Finance & Leasing Association in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • Six speeches in February and March 2005 for Artemis Investment Management Ltd. (£60,001-£65,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • 4 April 2005, speech at the Management Consultants' Association Awards in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • 6 April 2005, speech for the Professional Cricketers' Association in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)
      • 7 April 2005, speech at the British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference in Manchester. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 April 2005)

      28 January 2005 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc..

      • 4 December 2003, speech for Caspian Publishing. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
      • 8 December 2003, leading a seminar for AMT-SYBEX. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
      • 18 December 2003, speech for Association of Licensed Retailers. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
      • From December 2003, 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World. (£90,000-£95,000)
      • 12 January 2004, speech for Halifax General Insurance Services. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
      • 20 January 2004, speech for the British Council for Offices. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
      • 23 June 2004, speech for the Investment Property Forum. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 23 June 2004, speech for the Investment Property Forum. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 21 October 2004, speech for the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 27 October 2004, speech at the Financial Media Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 3 November 2004, speech at the SunGard Availability Services annual Customer Conference in Birmingham. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 8 November 2004, speech for Microgen in Stoke Poges. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 9 November 2004, speech for KPMG in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 18 November 2004, speech for Barclays Capital in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 19 November 2004, speech at the "What House" Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 24 November 2004, speech at the Financial Innovation Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 25 November 2004, speech at the Thames Valley Business Awards in Virginia Water. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 1 December 2004, speech for the British Council of Shopping Centres in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 2 December 2004, speech at the Growing Business Awards in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 9 December 2004, speech at the Fund of Fund Awards in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • 13 December 2004, speech for the Aircraft Golfing Society in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 December 2004)
      • From December 2004, third 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World. (£95,001-£100,000) (Registered 22 December 2004)

      9. Registrable shareholdings

      • (a) 100% of share capital of Canyon Research Limited; company established to receive income and make payments relating to my forthcoming book on William Pitt The Younger and related or similar activities.
      • (a) 100% of share capital of Canyon Research Limited; company established to receive income and make payments relating to my book on William Pitt The Younger and related or similar activities.

      3 December 2004 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 25 September 2003, speech for St James's Place. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 15 October 2003, speech for London Brokers Committee. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 16 October 2003, speech for Brewin Dolphin Securities. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 30 October 2003, speech for Movers and Shakers Property Networking Club. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 31 October 2003, speech for R3. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 15 November 2003, speech for the Jersey Institute of Directors. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 20 November 2003, speech for ISITC Europe. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 25 November 2003, speech for Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
       

      22 October 2004 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 16 July 2003, speech for Ceridian Centrefile (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
      • 21-25 July, presenting programme for BBC Big Read series (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
      • 31 August-1 September 2003, speech for AMT-SYBEX (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
      • September 2004, two speeches for the Royal Bank of Scotland in London. (£15,001-£20,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 13 September, speech for National Express - cancellation fee. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 21 September 2004, speech for X-changing Insurance in Brighton. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 5 October 2004, speech for Marketing Week Awards in London. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 8 October 2004, speech for Leicestershire & Northampton Society of Chartered Accountants. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 13 October 2004, speech for KPMG in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)
      • 20 October 2004, speech for Arthur D Little in London. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 20 October 2004)

      8 September 2004 - View full entry

      1. Remunerated directorships

      • AMT-SYBEX Group Ltd, Dublin (non-executive).
      • AMT-SYBEX Group Ltd, Dublin (non-executive). The company is a systems integrator which focuses on the utility, transport and energy retail industries.

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Adviser to Dunalastair Ireland Ltd (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 22 August 2003)
      • Adviser to Dunalastair Ireland Ltd (£10,001-£15,000)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Complimentary membership at Champney's, Piccadilly, for me and my wife.
       

      16 July 2004 - View full entry

      1. Remunerated directorships

       
      • AMT-SYBEX Group Ltd, Dublin (non-executive).

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 1 May 2003, presenting 'Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 12 May 2003, speech for Wine and Spirit Trades Benevolent Society for which I received a quantity of wine. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 9 and 10 June 2003, speeches for the Malta Institute of Travel and Tourism (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 11 June 2003, speech for Ceridian Centrefile (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 21 June 2003, speech for Richmond Events (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 25 June 2003, speech for Clifford Chance (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 1 April 2004, speech for British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 13 April 2004, one man theatre show at the Swan Theatre, High Wycombe. (Up to £5,000)
      • 20 April 2004, speech for Sytner Conference. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 22 April 2004, speech for Factors and Discounters Association. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 30 April 2004, speech for Life Insurance Association. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 6 May 2004, presenting Have I Got News For You, Hat Trick Productions (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 13 May 2004, speech for Risk Management Association, Dublin. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 19 May 2004, speech for Vertex. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 20 May 2004, speech for UBS. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 24 May 2004)
      • 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World (from June 2004). (£90,001-£95,000)
      • 4 June 2004, speech for R3 in Monte Carlo. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 11 June 2004, speech for the Yorkshire International Business Convention in Harrogate. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 16 June 2004, speech for the Grocer Gold Awards Ceremony. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 23 June 2004, speech for the Investment Property Forum. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)
      • 7 July 2004, speech for Haymarket Publishing. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 15 July 2004)

      21 May 2004 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 11 November 2002, speech for the Lighthouse Club. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
      • 28 November 2002, speech for the Institute of Financial Services. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
      • 11 December 2002, speech for 100 Property Club. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
      • 25 February 2003, speech for Bloomberg. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • March and April 2003, series of speeches for Grant Thornton. (£15,001-£20,000)
      • 1 May 2003, presenting `Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • Contract with the Sunday Telegraph for serialisation rights to my book on Pitt the Younger.
      • 1 May 2003, presenting 'Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 4 February 2004, speech for Mercedes Benz in Portugal. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 6 February 2004, speech for Jefferson Smurfit Group. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 7 February 2004, speech for Clifford Chance. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 11 February 2004, one man theatre show at the Lighthouse Theatre, Poole. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 22 March 2004) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 23 February 2004, speech for Brewin Dolphin. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 4 March 2004, speech for KPMG. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 5 March 2004, speech for Sheffield and District Chartered Accountants. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 10 March 2004, speech for Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 19 March 2004, speech for Grant Thornton, Manchester. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 22 March 2004, speech for Cinven. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 25 March 2004, speech for Bank of Scotland, Warwick. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)
      • 30 March 2004, speech for Birmingham Law Society. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 March 2004)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Until 31 March 2003 I had the occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Lord Coe OBE. (Registered 12 July 2002)
      • Complimentary membership at Champney's, Piccadilly, for me and my wife. (Registered 8 January 2003)
      • Complimentary membership at Champney's, Piccadilly, for me and my wife.

      31 January 2004 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • 1 May 2003, presenting 'Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 31 August-1 September 2003, speech for AMT SYBEX (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
      • 1 May 2003, presenting `Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 31 August-1 September 2003, speech for AMT-SYBEX (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
      • 25 September 2003, speech for St James's Place. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 15 October 2003, speech for London Brokers Committee. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 16 October 2003, speech for Brewin Dolphin Securities. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 30 October 2003, speech for Movers and Shakers Property Networking Club. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 31 October 2003, speech for R3. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 15 November 2003, speech for the Jersey Institute of Directors. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 20 November 2003, speech for ISITC Europe. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 25 November 2003, speech for Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 2 December 2003)
      • 4 December 2003, speech for Caspian Publishing. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
      • 8 December 2003, leading a seminar for AMT-SYBEX. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
      • 18 December 2003, speech for Association of Licensed Retailers. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
      • From December 2003, 6 month contract to supply articles for the News of the World. (£90,000-£95,000)
      • 12 January 2004, speech for Halifax General Insurance Services. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)
      • 20 January 2004, speech for the British Council for Offices. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 22 January 2004)

      4 December 2003 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£65,001-70,000)
      • Contract with Harper Collins Publishers to write a book about William Pitt The Younger.
      • 9 March 2002, speech for Computer People. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 14 March 2002, speech at Legendary Dinner. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 2 May 2002, speech for the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Corporate Finance Faculty. (Up to £5,000)
      • 15 May 2002, speech for Bell Pottinger. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 23 July 2002, speech for Marks and Spencer PLC. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 12 September 2002, speech for Primary Capital Partners. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 4 October 2002, speech for the British Sugar Federation. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 17 October 2002, speech for Safeway PLC. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£65,001-£70,000)
      • Contract with Harper Collins Publishers to write a book about William Pitt The Younger and a contract with Knopf Publishing Group, New York, to publish the book in the United States.
      • Adviser to Dunalastair Ireland Ltd (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 22 August 2003)
      • 11 November 2002, speech for the Lighthouse Club. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
      • 28 November 2002, speech for the Institute of Financial Services. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
      • 11 December 2002, speech for 100 Property Club. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 8 January 2003)
      • 25 February 2003, speech for Bloomberg. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • March and April 2003, series of speeches for Grant Thornton. (£15,001-£20,000)
      • 1 May 2003, presenting 'Have I Got News For You', Hat Trick Productions. (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 12 May 2003, speech for Wine and Spirit Trades Benevolent Society for which I received a quantity of wine. (Up to £5,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 9 and 10 June 2003, speeches for the Malta Institute of Travel and Tourism (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 11 June 2003, speech for Ceridian Centrefile (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 21 June 2003, speech for Richmond Events (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 25 June 2003, speech for Clifford Chance (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 3 July 2003)
      • 16 July 2003, speech for Ceridian Centrefile (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
      • 21-25 July, presenting programme for BBC Big Read series (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)
      • 31 August-1 September 2003, speech for AMT SYBEX (£5,001-£10,000) (Registered 10 September 2003)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • Mr Howard Leige
      • Mr Howard Leigh

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Lord Coe OBE. (Registered 12 July 2002)
      • Until 31 March 2003 I had the occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Lord Coe OBE. (Registered 12 July 2002)
      • Complimentary membership at Champney's, Piccadilly, for me and my wife. (Registered 8 January 2003)

      6. Overseas visits

      • 27 June-1 July 2002, to Morocco, flights and accommodation for my wife and me paid for by Le Cercle, a political group which organises conferences. (Registered 17 July 2002)
       

      7. Overseas benefits and gifts

      • Gift of a Christmas hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 16 January 2002)
       

      26 November 2002 - View full entry

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Occasional fees for writing.
      • Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£65,001-£70,000)
      • Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£65,001-70,000)
      • 9 March 2002, speech for Computer People. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 14 March 2002, speech at Legendary Dinner. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 2 May 2002, speech for the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Corporate Finance Faculty. (Up to £5,000)
      • 15 May 2002, speech for Bell Pottinger. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 23 July 2002, speech for Marks and Spencer PLC. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 12 September 2002, speech for Primary Capital Partners. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 4 October 2002, speech for the British Sugar Federation. (£5,001-£10,000)
      • 17 October 2002, speech for Safeway PLC. (£5,001-£10,000)

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

      • The following people and company have made financial support available to my office:
      • Mr Howard Leigh
      • The following people and company make financial support available to my office:
      • Mr Howard Leige

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • Until 12 September 2001, in my capacity as Leader of the Opposition, I received occasional invitations to cultural and sporting events, and gifts, hospitality and transport within the UK, the value of which may sometimes be greater than £235.
      • Occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Lord Coe OBE. (Registered 9 November 1999)
      • May to June 2001, during the General Election campaign period I received assistance, in the form of the use of helicopters and a plane, in my capacity as Leader of the Conservative Party from: Sir Anthony Bamford, Corin Graeff, Dr Edward Haughey, Sir Stanley Kalms, Lord Kirkham and Irvine Laidlaw. The receipt of these benefits has also been notified to the Electoral Commission in accordance with the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. (Registered 28 June 2001)
      • Gift of a Christmas hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 16 January 2002)
      • Occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Lord Coe OBE. (Registered 12 July 2002)

      6. Overseas visits

       
      • 27 June-1 July 2002, to Morocco, flights and accommodation for my wife and me paid for by Le Cercle, a political group which organises conferences. (Registered 17 July 2002)

      7. Overseas benefits and gifts

       
      • Gift of a Christmas hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 16 January 2002)

      14 May 2002 - View full entry

      1. Remunerated directorships

       
      • AES Engineering, Rotherham.

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Any fees received as a result of speaking or other engagements will be donated to charities and good causes of my choice.
      • Parliamentary adviser to the JCB Group. (£45,001-£50,000)
      • Occasional fees for writing.
      • Member of the Political Council of Terra Firma Capital Partners. (£65,001-£70,000)
      • Contract with Harper Collins Publishers to write a book about William Pitt The Younger.

      4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

       
      • The following people and company have made financial support available to my office:
      • Lord Ashcroft KCMG
      • Lord Harris of Peckham
      • Lord Kirkham
      • Mr Howard Leigh
      • Mr Malcolm Scott
      • Mr Christopher Shale
      • Dr Leonard Steinberg
      • Flowidea Limited (investment company)

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • In my capacity as Leader of the Opposition, I receive occasional invitations to cultural and sporting events, and gifts, hospitality and transport within the UK, the value of which may sometimes be greater than £235.
      • December 1999, I received a gift of a Christmas hamper from Lord Harris of Peckham. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • January 2000, use of a private plane within the USA provided by Michael Ashcroft. This included transport from Pensacola, Florida, to Punta Gorda, Florida, on 14 January and transport from Punta Gorda to New York City via Talahassee, Florida, on 16 January. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • 25 January 2000, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from Ceredigion to London. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • 12 February 2000, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Northallerton to London and back to Northallerton. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • April-June 2000, use of helicopter transport during the Local Government Campaign and the Keep the Pound Campaign provided by Lord Kirkham, Lord Harris and Sir Stanley Kalms. (Registered 18 July 2000)
      • 14 May 2000, use of a plane provided by Sir Michael Ashcroft from Teeside to Berlin. (Registered 18 July 2000)
      • 22 June 2000, use of a helicopter from London to Lincolnshire provided by Roger Clark. (Registered 18 July 2000)
      • July 2000, use of a helicopter from London to Sheffield provided by Lord Kirkham. (Registered 18 July 2000)
      • September 2000, I received a gift of a pair of silver cufflinks from the advertising agency retained by the Conservative Party, Yellow M. (Registered 22 September 2000)
      • 1 October 2000, use of a plane provided by Sir Michael Bishop from Yorkshire to Bournemouth for the Conservative Party Conference. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • 5 October 2000, use of a plane provided by Lord Ashcroft from Bournemouth to Spain. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • October and December 2000, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham on 16 October from Wales to London; on 28 October from Yorkshire to London and back; on 14 December from London to Rochester. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • 17 October 2000, use of a helicopter provided by Malcolm Eastey from London to Norfolk and back. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • 14 November 2000, use of a plane provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Oxford to Preston and back to London. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • 17 November 2000, use of a helicopter provided by Chris Kelly from Birmingham to Yorkshire. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • December 2000, I received a hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, the contents of which I donated to a charitable organisation. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • 27 January 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Leonard Steinberg from Yorkshire to London. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 2 February 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Bristol to Bideford, Barnstaple and Exeter. Use of a plane provided by Sir Stanley Kalms on 2 February from Exeter to Yorkshire. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 16 February 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from London to Colchester, Norwich and Yorkshire. (Registered 19 March 20)
      • 23 February 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Market Harborough to Wolverhampton, Worcester and Yorkshire. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 5 March 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from Yorkshire to London. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 8 March 2001, use of a plane provided by Irvine Laidlaw from London to Scotland and 9 March Scotland to Wales. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 9 March 2001, use of a plane provided by Stanley Thomas from Wales to Yorkshire. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • March 2001, provision of a helicopter by Sir Stanley Kalms for 8 and 9 March. No flights undertaken. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 13 March 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from London to Cheltenham and back. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 15 March 2001, use of helicopter provided by Leonard Steinberg from Manchester to Bowness on Windermere and Standish. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 22 March 2001, use of a plan provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Exeter to London. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 24 March 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from Yorkshire to Coventry and back. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 25 March 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from Yorkshire to Wales and London. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 29 March 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Dr Edward Haughey from Yorkshire to Carlisle and the use of a plane from Carlisle to London. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 2 April 2001, provision of a helicopter by Sir Stanley Kalms. Trip cancelled. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 3 April 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from London to Forest of Dean and back. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 26 April 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from London to Yorkshire. (Registered 8 May 2001)
      • 3 May 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from London to Rotherham. (Registered 8 May 2001)
      • 8 May 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from London to Watford, Taunton and return. (Registered 14 May 2001)
      • 10 May 2001, use of a plane provided by Irvine Laidlaw from London to Edinburgh and return on 11 May 2001. (Registered 14 May 2001)
      • 12 May 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from London to Newbury and to Yorkshire. (Registered 14 May 20010
      • 13 May 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Dr Edward Haughey from Yorkshire to London. (Registered 14 May 2001)
      • Until 12 September 2001, in my capacity as Leader of the Opposition, I received occasional invitations to cultural and sporting events, and gifts, hospitality and transport within the UK, the value of which may sometimes be greater than £235.
      • May to June 2001, during the General Election campaign period I received assistance, in the form of the use of helicopters and a plane, in my capacity as Leader of the Conservative Party from: Sir Anthony Bamford, Corin Graeff, Dr Edward Haughey, Sir Stanley Kalms, Lord Kirkham and Irvine Laidlaw. The receipt of these benefits has also been notified to the Electoral Commission in accordance with the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. (Registered 28 June 2001)
      • Gift of a Christmas hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 16 January 2002)

      9. Registrable shareholdings

       
      • (a) 100% of share capital of Canyon Research Limited; company established to receive income and make payments relating to my forthcoming book on William Pitt The Younger and related or similar activities.

      6. Overseas visits

      • May/June 2000, to Israel as a guest of the Israeli Government. The Israeli Government paid for accommodation transport and flights for me and my wife and five officials. On 1 June 2000 I was provided with the use of a private plane within Israel by Leonard Steinberg. (Registered 18 July 2000)
       

      7. Overseas benefits and gifts

      • December 1999, I received a gift of a hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, the contents of which I donated to a charitable organisation. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • December 1999, I received a case of Krug Champagne from the Ambassador of the State of Qatar. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • May 2000, I received a gift of a pen from the Sultan of Oman following my visit there in December 1999. (Registered 18 July 2000)
       

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      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Any fees received as a result of speaking engagements will be paid into The William Hague Charitable Trust. Donations from this Trust will be distributed by an independent board of trustees to charitable organisations within my constituency.
      • Any fees received as a result of speaking or other engagements will be donated to charities and good causes of my choice.

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • February 1999, I received a gift of six 'Harlequin' coffee cups and saucers from Thomas Goode. (Registered 9 March 1999)
      • March 1999, pen received from Mont Blanc for participation in the NSPCC 'Full Stop' campaign. (Registered 24 June 1999)
      • April 1999, entry to the Grand National and hospitality for myself and my wife at the invitation of Lord Daresbury. (Registered 24 June 1999)
      • 19-20 March 1999, air transport provided by Mr. Stanley Thomas to attend Conservative Party Conferences in Wales and Scotland. (Registered 24 June 1999)
      • March-May 1999, helicopter transport provided by Sir Graham Kirkham and Mr. Irvine Laidlaw and air transport provided by Mr. Michael Ashcroft and Mr. Stanley Thomas, for the purposes of the Local Election campaign. (Registered 24 June 1999)
      • May-June 1999, helicopter transport provided by Sir Graham Kirkham and air transport by Mr. Stanley Thomas for the purposes of the European Election campaign. (Registered 24 June 1999)
      • 15 September 1999, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Aylesbury to Scotland via Northallerton. (Registered 9 November 1999)
      • 21 September 1999, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from Leeds to London via Wigan. (Registered 9 November 1999)
      • Occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Sebastian Coe OBE. (Registered 9 November 1999)
      • January 1998-November 1999, use of gymnasium facilities at 94 Albert Embankment, courtesy of the Lord Archer of Weston-Super-Mare. (Registered 29 November 1999)
      • Occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Lord Coe OBE. (Registered 9 November 1999)
      • 1 October 2000, use of a plane provided by Sir Michael Bishop from Yorkshire to Bournemouth for the Conservative Party Conference. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • 5 October 2000, use of a plane provided by Lord Ashcroft from Bournemouth to Spain. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • October and December 2000, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham on 16 October from Wales to London; on 28 October from Yorkshire to London and back; on 14 December from London to Rochester. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • 17 October 2000, use of a helicopter provided by Malcolm Eastey from London to Norfolk and back. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • 14 November 2000, use of a plane provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Oxford to Preston and back to London. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • 17 November 2000, use of a helicopter provided by Chris Kelly from Birmingham to Yorkshire. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • December 2000, I received a hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, the contents of which I donated to a charitable organisation. (Registered 25 January 2001)
      • 27 January 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Leonard Steinberg from Yorkshire to London. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 2 February 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Bristol to Bideford, Barnstaple and Exeter. Use of a plane provided by Sir Stanley Kalms on 2 February from Exeter to Yorkshire. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 16 February 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from London to Colchester, Norwich and Yorkshire. (Registered 19 March 20)
      • 23 February 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Market Harborough to Wolverhampton, Worcester and Yorkshire. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 5 March 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from Yorkshire to London. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 8 March 2001, use of a plane provided by Irvine Laidlaw from London to Scotland and 9 March Scotland to Wales. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 9 March 2001, use of a plane provided by Stanley Thomas from Wales to Yorkshire. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • March 2001, provision of a helicopter by Sir Stanley Kalms for 8 and 9 March. No flights undertaken. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 13 March 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from London to Cheltenham and back. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 15 March 2001, use of helicopter provided by Leonard Steinberg from Manchester to Bowness on Windermere and Standish. (Registered 19 March 2001)
      • 22 March 2001, use of a plan provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Exeter to London. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 24 March 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from Yorkshire to Coventry and back. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 25 March 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from Yorkshire to Wales and London. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 29 March 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Dr Edward Haughey from Yorkshire to Carlisle and the use of a plane from Carlisle to London. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 2 April 2001, provision of a helicopter by Sir Stanley Kalms. Trip cancelled. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 3 April 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from London to Forest of Dean and back. (Registered 20 April 2001)
      • 26 April 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from London to Yorkshire. (Registered 8 May 2001)
      • 3 May 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from London to Rotherham. (Registered 8 May 2001)
      • 8 May 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from London to Watford, Taunton and return. (Registered 14 May 2001)
      • 10 May 2001, use of a plane provided by Irvine Laidlaw from London to Edinburgh and return on 11 May 2001. (Registered 14 May 2001)
      • 12 May 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from London to Newbury and to Yorkshire. (Registered 14 May 20010
      • 13 May 2001, use of a helicopter provided by Dr Edward Haughey from Yorkshire to London. (Registered 14 May 2001)

      6. Overseas visits

      • 10-14 February 1999, use of a private plane provided by Irvine Laidlaw Esq to travel from UK to USA, travel within the USA and onto Canada. (Registered 9 March 1999)
      • December 1999, to Oman. The Ruler of Oman provided outward transport from London to Muscat and paid for the return flight by commercial transport. (Registered 10 December 1999)
       

      10 November 2000 (first entry we have)

      2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

      • Any fees received as a result of speaking engagements will be paid into The William Hague Charitable Trust. Donations from this Trust will be distributed by an independent board of trustees to charitable organisations within my constituency.

      5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

      • In my capacity as Leader of the Opposition, I receive occasional invitations to cultural and sporting events, and gifts, hospitality and transport within the UK, the value of which may sometimes be greater than £235.
      • February 1999, I received a gift of six 'Harlequin' coffee cups and saucers from Thomas Goode. (Registered 9 March 1999)
      • March 1999, pen received from Mont Blanc for participation in the NSPCC 'Full Stop' campaign. (Registered 24 June 1999)
      • April 1999, entry to the Grand National and hospitality for myself and my wife at the invitation of Lord Daresbury. (Registered 24 June 1999)
      • 19-20 March 1999, air transport provided by Mr. Stanley Thomas to attend Conservative Party Conferences in Wales and Scotland. (Registered 24 June 1999)
      • March-May 1999, helicopter transport provided by Sir Graham Kirkham and Mr. Irvine Laidlaw and air transport provided by Mr. Michael Ashcroft and Mr. Stanley Thomas, for the purposes of the Local Election campaign. (Registered 24 June 1999)
      • May-June 1999, helicopter transport provided by Sir Graham Kirkham and air transport by Mr. Stanley Thomas for the purposes of the European Election campaign. (Registered 24 June 1999)
      • 15 September 1999, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Aylesbury to Scotland via Northallerton. (Registered 9 November 1999)
      • 21 September 1999, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from Leeds to London via Wigan. (Registered 9 November 1999)
      • Occasional use of a Range Rover provided by Sebastian Coe OBE. (Registered 9 November 1999)
      • January 1998-November 1999, use of gymnasium facilities at 94 Albert Embankment, courtesy of the Lord Archer of Weston-Super-Mare. (Registered 29 November 1999)
      • December 1999, I received a gift of a Christmas hamper from Lord Harris of Peckham. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • January 2000, use of a private plane within the USA provided by Michael Ashcroft. This included transport from Pensacola, Florida, to Punta Gorda, Florida, on 14 January and transport from Punta Gorda to New York City via Talahassee, Florida, on 16 January. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • 25 January 2000, use of a helicopter provided by Lord Kirkham from Ceredigion to London. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • 12 February 2000, use of a helicopter provided by Sir Stanley Kalms from Northallerton to London and back to Northallerton. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • April-June 2000, use of helicopter transport during the Local Government Campaign and the Keep the Pound Campaign provided by Lord Kirkham, Lord Harris and Sir Stanley Kalms. (Registered 18 July 2000)
      • 14 May 2000, use of a plane provided by Sir Michael Ashcroft from Teeside to Berlin. (Registered 18 July 2000)
      • 22 June 2000, use of a helicopter from London to Lincolnshire provided by Roger Clark. (Registered 18 July 2000)
      • July 2000, use of a helicopter from London to Sheffield provided by Lord Kirkham. (Registered 18 July 2000)
      • September 2000, I received a gift of a pair of silver cufflinks from the advertising agency retained by the Conservative Party, Yellow M. (Registered 22 September 2000)

      6. Overseas visits

      • 10-14 February 1999, use of a private plane provided by Irvine Laidlaw Esq to travel from UK to USA, travel within the USA and onto Canada. (Registered 9 March 1999)
      • December 1999, to Oman. The Ruler of Oman provided outward transport from London to Muscat and paid for the return flight by commercial transport. (Registered 10 December 1999)
      • May/June 2000, to Israel as a guest of the Israeli Government. The Israeli Government paid for accommodation transport and flights for me and my wife and five officials. On 1 June 2000 I was provided with the use of a private plane within Israel by Leonard Steinberg. (Registered 18 July 2000)

      7. Overseas benefits and gifts

      • December 1999, I received a gift of a hamper from His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, the contents of which I donated to a charitable organisation. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • December 1999, I received a case of Krug Champagne from the Ambassador of the State of Qatar. (Registered 2 March 2000)
      • May 2000, I received a gift of a pen from the Sultan of Oman following my visit there in December 1999. (Registered 18 July 2000)