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Hugo Swire

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11 January 2020 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • From 15 November 2016, Deputy Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council. Address: Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX. From 1 April 2018 I expect to be paid £2,083 every month until further notice. Hours: 10 hrs per month. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 16 November 2016; updated 22 May 2018)
  • From 19 March 2018 until further notice, Non-Executive Chairman of the British Honey Company, Unit 3 Vista Place, Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY. I will receive shares with a value of £50,000, in lieu of two years' payment. Hours: expected to be about 5 hrs a month. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 22 May 2018)
  • From 11 October 2018 to 11 October 2020, Senior Adviser giving strategic advice to Brennan and Partners Ltd, of Wilmington House, High St, East Grinstead, RH19 3AU; a provider of strategic investment advice for the Latin American market. Fees will be based on a percentage of profit and on my contribution to the business. Expected time commitment: between 2 and 4 hours per quarter. (Registered 26 October 2018)
  • 14 May 2019, received £1,500. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 21 May 2019)
  • 17 June 2019, received £2,000. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 20 June 2019)
  • From 1 February 2019 until further notice, non-executive chairman of the Enbarr Fund, an early stage venture capital fund with universities in Ireland. Remuneration from Imprimatur Capital, Fifth Floor, 1 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0AH. I received £15,000 on 6 February 2019 and until further notice I will receive £2,500 a month in return for a monthly commitment equivalent to 8 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2019)
 

4. Visits outside the UK

  • Name of donor: Conservative Middle East Council
    Address of donor: 55 Tufton St, London Sw1P 3QL

    Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): return flights and hotel accommodation costing £1,817

    Destination of visit: Lebanon

    Dates of visit: 2-5 October 2018

    Purpose of visit: Parliamentary fact finding.

    (Registered 19 November 2018)
 

7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital

  • From 12 December 2016, partner in Eaglesham Investments (not yet trading) which was set up to focus on renewable energy projects. (Registered 22 May 2018)
 

8. Miscellaneous

  • From 15 March 2018, Vice President (unpaid), Public Monuments and Sculptures Association. (Registered 23 March 2018)
  • From September 2016 to 10 April 2019, chairman (unpaid) of the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 22 May 2018; updated 29 April 2019)
  • From 12 April 2019 to 4 October 2019, unpaid director of Fresh Voice and Vision Limited, which was set up to provide support to the leadership campaign of the Rt. Hon Dominic Raab MP. The campaign was launched on 10 June 2019. (Registered 12 June 2019; updated 04 October 2019)
 

9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

  • I employ my wife, Alexandra (Sasha) Swire, as Senior Researcher/Parliamentary Assistant.
 

21 October 2019 - View full entry

8. Miscellaneous

  • From 12 April 2019, unpaid director of Fresh Voice and Vision Limited, which was set up to provide support to the leadership campaign of the Rt. Hon Dominic Raab MP. The campaign was launched on 10 June 2019. (Registered 12 June 2019)
  • From 12 April 2019 to 4 October 2019, unpaid director of Fresh Voice and Vision Limited, which was set up to provide support to the leadership campaign of the Rt. Hon Dominic Raab MP. The campaign was launched on 10 June 2019. (Registered 12 June 2019; updated 04 October 2019)

1 July 2019 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • From 9 November 2016 until 1 June 2018, Adviser to KIS France, a manufacturer of photo booths and mini labs. Address: 7 Rue Jean Pierre Timbaud, 38130 Echirolles, France. I was paid £3,000 every month for this role. Hours: 8 hrs per month. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 16 November 2016; updated 05 June 2018)
  • From 18 June 2017 until 4 June 2018, non-executive director of ATG Airports, Newton Road, Lowton St Mary’s, Warrington WA3 2AP. From 5 February 2018, I was paid £2,500 every month for this role. Hours: approx. 4.5 hrs per month. Any additional payments are listed below. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 05 December 2017; updated 06 February 2018, 05 June 2018 and 25 June 2018)
  • 17 June 2019, received £2,000. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 20 June 2019)

17 June 2019 - View full entry

8. Miscellaneous

 
  • From 12 April 2019, unpaid director of Fresh Voice and Vision Limited, which was set up to provide support to the leadership campaign of the Rt. Hon Dominic Raab MP. The campaign was launched on 10 June 2019. (Registered 12 June 2019)

3 June 2019 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • 14 May 2019, received £1,500. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 21 May 2019)

20 May 2019 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

7 May 2019 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

8. Miscellaneous

  • From September 2016, chairman (unpaid) of the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 22 May 2018)
  • From September 2016 to 10 April 2019, chairman (unpaid) of the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 22 May 2018; updated 29 April 2019)

23 April 2019 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

4 March 2019 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 
  • From 1 February 2019 until further notice, non-executive chairman of the Enbarr Fund, an early stage venture capital fund with universities in Ireland. Remuneration from Imprimatur Capital, Fifth Floor, 1 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0AH. I received £15,000 on 6 February 2019 and until further notice I will receive £2,500 a month in return for a monthly commitment equivalent to 8 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2019)

18 February 2019 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

21 January 2019 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

7 January 2019 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • 24 November 2017, received £10,086.72. Hours: 15 hrs. (Registered 05 December 2017)
 

3 December 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • 16 November 2017, received £25,000 for acting as adviser to Apiro Real Estate Fund 1 Limited Partnership, 1 Connaught House, Mount Row, London SW1K 3RA. Hours: 10 hrs. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 22 November 2017)

19 November 2018 - View full entry

4. Visits outside the UK

 
  • Name of donor: Conservative Middle East Council
    Address of donor: 55 Tufton St, London Sw1P 3QL

    Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): return flights and hotel accommodation costing £1,817

    Destination of visit: Lebanon

    Dates of visit: 2-5 October 2018

    Purpose of visit: Parliamentary fact finding.

    (Registered 19 November 2018)

29 October 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 
  • From 11 October 2018 to 11 October 2020, Senior Adviser giving strategic advice to Brennan and Partners Ltd, of Wilmington House, High St, East Grinstead, RH19 3AU; a provider of strategic investment advice for the Latin American market. Fees will be based on a percentage of profit and on my contribution to the business. Expected time commitment: between 2 and 4 hours per quarter. (Registered 26 October 2018)

10 September 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

13 August 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

  • Name of donor: Michael Spencer
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000

    Date received: 12 May 2017

    Date accepted: 12 May 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
  • Name of donor: Ian Taylor
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,500

    Date received: 26 May 2017

    Date accepted: 26 May 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
  • Name of donor: Sir Adrian Swire
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000

    Date received: 26 May 2017

    Date accepted: 26 May 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
  • Name of donor: Neil Record
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000

    Date received: 26 May 2017

    Date accepted: 26 May 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
  • Name of donor: Mrs Rosemary Said
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000

    Date received: 12 June 2017

    Date accepted: 12 June 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
  • Name of donor: Peter Hall
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000

    Date received: 18 May 2017

    Date accepted: 18 May 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
 

2 July 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • From 18 June 2017 until 14 June 2018, non-executive director of ATG Airports, Newton Road, Lowton St Mary’s, Warrington WA3 2AP. From 5 February 2018, I was paid £2,500 every month for this role. Hours: approx. 4.5 hrs per month. Any additional payments are listed below. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 05 December 2017; updated 06 February 2018 and 05 June 2018)
  • From 18 June 2017 until 4 June 2018, non-executive director of ATG Airports, Newton Road, Lowton St Mary’s, Warrington WA3 2AP. From 5 February 2018, I was paid £2,500 every month for this role. Hours: approx. 4.5 hrs per month. Any additional payments are listed below. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 05 December 2017; updated 06 February 2018, 05 June 2018 and 25 June 2018)

18 June 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • From 9 November 2016, Adviser to KIS France, a manufacturer of photo booths and mini labs. Address: 7 Rue Jean Pierre Timbaud, 38130 Echirolles, France. I expect to be paid £3,000 every month until further notice. Hours: 8 hrs per month. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 16 November 2016)
  • From 18 June 2017, non-executive director of ATG Airports, Newton Road, Lowton St Mary’s, Warrington WA3 2AP. From 5 February 2018, I expect to be paid £2,500 every month until further notice. Hours: approx. 4.5 hrs per month. Any additional payments are listed below. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 05 December 2017; updated 06 February 2018)
  • From 9 November 2016 until 1 June 2018, Adviser to KIS France, a manufacturer of photo booths and mini labs. Address: 7 Rue Jean Pierre Timbaud, 38130 Echirolles, France. I was paid £3,000 every month for this role. Hours: 8 hrs per month. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 16 November 2016; updated 05 June 2018)
  • From 18 June 2017 until 14 June 2018, non-executive director of ATG Airports, Newton Road, Lowton St Mary’s, Warrington WA3 2AP. From 5 February 2018, I was paid £2,500 every month for this role. Hours: approx. 4.5 hrs per month. Any additional payments are listed below. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 05 December 2017; updated 06 February 2018 and 05 June 2018)

4 June 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • From 15 November 2016, Deputy Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council. Address: Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX. I expect to be paid £2,000 every month until further notice. Hours: 10 hrs per month. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 16 November 2016)
  • From 15 November 2016, Deputy Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council. Address: Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX. From 1 April 2018 I expect to be paid £2,083 every month until further notice. Hours: 10 hrs per month. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 16 November 2016; updated 22 May 2018)
  • From 19 March 2018 until further notice, Non-Executive Chairman of the British Honey Company, Unit 3 Vista Place, Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY. I will receive shares with a value of £50,000, in lieu of two years' payment. Hours: expected to be about 5 hrs a month. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 22 May 2018)

7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital

 
  • From 12 December 2016, partner in Eaglesham Investments (not yet trading) which was set up to focus on renewable energy projects. (Registered 22 May 2018)

8. Miscellaneous

 
  • From September 2016, chairman (unpaid) of the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 22 May 2018)

14 May 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

30 April 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

4. Visits outside the UK

  • Name of donor: (1) Professor Magdy Ishak; (2) Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    Address of donor: (1) private; (2) Nile Corniche, Boulaq, Cairo Governate, Egypt

    Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): (1) Flights to a value of £1,386; (2) accommodation, food and transport to a value of £596

    Destination of visit: Egypt

    Dates of visit: 16-20 March 2017

    Purpose of visit: Parliamentary fact finding.

    (Registered 03 April 2017)
 

16 April 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • From 18 June 2017, non-executive director of ATG Airports, Newton Road, Lowton St Mary’s, Warrington WA3 2AP. From 5 February 2018 until further notice, I will receive £30,000 per annum. Hours: 50 hrs a year. Any additional payments are listed below. I consulted ACoBA about his appointment. (Registered 05 December 2017; updated 06 February 2018)
  • From 18 June 2017, non-executive director of ATG Airports, Newton Road, Lowton St Mary’s, Warrington WA3 2AP. From 5 February 2018, I expect to be paid £2,500 every month until further notice. Hours: approx. 4.5 hrs per month. Any additional payments are listed below. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 05 December 2017; updated 06 February 2018)

8. Miscellaneous

 
  • From 15 March 2018, Vice President (unpaid), Public Monuments and Sculptures Association. (Registered 23 March 2018)

19 February 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • From 18 June 2017, non-executive director of ATG Airports, Newton Road, Lowton St Mary’s, Warrington WA3 2AP:
  • From 18 June 2017, non-executive director of ATG Airports, Newton Road, Lowton St Mary’s, Warrington WA3 2AP. From 5 February 2018 until further notice, I will receive £30,000 per annum. Hours: 50 hrs a year. Any additional payments are listed below. I consulted ACoBA about his appointment. (Registered 05 December 2017; updated 06 February 2018)

8 January 2018 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

4. Visits outside the UK

  • Name of donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Bahrain
    Address of donor: P.O. Box 547, Government Road, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

    Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation, food and transport with a total value of £3,550

    Destination of visit: Bahrain

    Dates of visit: 8-12 December 2016

    Purpose of visit: Attendance at the IISS Manama Dialogue

    (Registered 23 December 2016)
 

11 December 2017 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 
  • From 18 June 2017, non-executive director of ATG Airports, Newton Road, Lowton St Mary’s, Warrington WA3 2AP:
  • 24 November 2017, received £10,086.72. Hours: 15 hrs. (Registered 05 December 2017)

27 November 2017 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • 16 November 2017, received £25,000 for acting as adviser to Apiro Real Estate Fund 1 Limited Partnership, 1 Connaught House, Mount Row, London SW1K 3RA. Hours: 10 hrs. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 22 November 2017)

13 November 2017 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 

7 July 2017 - View full entry

2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

 
  • Name of donor: Michael Spencer
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000

    Date received: 12 May 2017

    Date accepted: 12 May 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
  • Name of donor: Ian Taylor
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,500

    Date received: 26 May 2017

    Date accepted: 26 May 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
  • Name of donor: Sir Adrian Swire
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000

    Date received: 26 May 2017

    Date accepted: 26 May 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
  • Name of donor: Neil Record
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000

    Date received: 26 May 2017

    Date accepted: 26 May 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
  • Name of donor: Mrs Rosemary Said
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000

    Date received: 12 June 2017

    Date accepted: 12 June 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)
  • Name of donor: Peter Hall
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000

    Date received: 18 May 2017

    Date accepted: 18 May 2017

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 05 July 2017)

10 April 2017 - View full entry

4. Visits outside the UK

 
  • Name of donor: (1) Professor Magdy Ishak; (2) Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    Address of donor: (1) private; (2) Nile Corniche, Boulaq, Cairo Governate, Egypt

    Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): (1) Flights to a value of £1,386; (2) accommodation, food and transport to a value of £596

    Destination of visit: Egypt

    Dates of visit: 16-20 March 2017

    Purpose of visit: Parliamentary fact finding.

    (Registered 03 April 2017)

9 January 2017 - View full entry

4. Visits outside the UK

 
  • Name of donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Bahrain
    Address of donor: P.O. Box 547, Government Road, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

    Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation, food and transport with a total value of £3,550

    Destination of visit: Bahrain

    Dates of visit: 8-12 December 2016

    Purpose of visit: Attendance at the IISS Manama Dialogue

    (Registered 23 December 2016)

21 November 2016 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 
  • From 9 November 2016, Adviser to KIS France, a manufacturer of photo booths and mini labs. Address: 7 Rue Jean Pierre Timbaud, 38130 Echirolles, France. I expect to be paid £3,000 every month until further notice. Hours: 8 hrs per month. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 16 November 2016)
  • From 15 November 2016, Deputy Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council. Address: Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX. I expect to be paid £2,000 every month until further notice. Hours: 10 hrs per month. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 16 November 2016)

11 July 2016 - View full entry

2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

  • Name of donor: Sir Adrian Swire, DL
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £3,000

    Date received: 16 April 2015

    Date accepted: 16 April 2015

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 04 June 2015)
  • Name of donor: John Lewis OBE
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £3,000

    Date received: 26 March 2015

    Date accepted: 26 March 2015

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 04 June 2015)
  • Name of donor: JCB Research
    Address of donor: Lakeside Works, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffs

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000

    Date received: 17 April 2015

    Date accepted: 17 April 2015

    Donor status: company (registration number: 00682651)

    (Registered 04 June 2015)
 

8 June 2015 - View full entry

2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

 
  • Name of donor: Sir Adrian Swire, DL
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £3,000

    Date received: 16 April 2015

    Date accepted: 16 April 2015

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 04 June 2015)
  • Name of donor: John Lewis OBE
    Address of donor: private

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £3,000

    Date received: 26 March 2015

    Date accepted: 26 March 2015

    Donor status: individual

    (Registered 04 June 2015)
  • Name of donor: JCB Research
    Address of donor: Lakeside Works, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffs

    Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000

    Date received: 17 April 2015

    Date accepted: 17 April 2015

    Donor status: company (registration number: 00682651)

    (Registered 04 June 2015)

9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

 
  • I employ my wife, Alexandra (Sasha) Swire, as Senior Researcher/Parliamentary Assistant.

30 August 2011 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • Chairman (non-executive) of Photo-Me International PLC, Church Road, Bookham, Surrey KT23 3EU. Duties include attending meetings and offering advice. Resigned on 13 May 2010.
  • 24 July 2010, received £50,000 (gross) as an ex gratia payment following my resignation as non-executive Chairman. No hours worked. (Registered 11 August 2010)
 

20 June 2011 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • 19 March 2010, received £5,904.96. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 21 April 2010, received £5,586.76. Hours: 12 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 21 May 2010, received £2,409.99. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, Elstree House, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LE (non-executive). Duties include attending meetings and offering advice. Resigned on 13 May 2010.
  • 26 February 2010, received £1,676.55. Hours: 7 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 31 March 2010, received £1,676.76. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 30 April 2010, received £1,440.64. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 28 May 2010, received £1,043.98. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
 

14 March 2011 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • 21 December 2009, received £5,904.76. Hours: 12 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2010)
  • 21 January 2010, received £5,904.76. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2010)
  • 19 February 2010, received £5,904.76. Hours: 12 hours. (Registered 22 February 2010)
  • 31 December 2009, received £3,839.76. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2010)
  • 29 January 2010, received £1,676.55. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2010)
 

6. Overseas visits

  • Name of donor: IPGL Ltd
  • Address of donor : Park House, 16 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7EB
  • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: my wife and I received tickets to the Conservative Party’s General Election fundraising dinner; value £700
  • Date of receipt of donation: 1 February 2010
  • Date of acceptance of donation: 1 February 2010
  • Donor status: company, registration number 02011009
  • (Registered 26 February 2010)
 

24 January 2011 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • 21 September 2009, received salary of £5,904.76 (net). Hours: 16 hrs. (Registered 9 November 2009)
  • 21 October 2009, received salary of £5904.76. Hours: 10 hrs. (Registered 3 December 2009)
  • 20 November 2009, received salary and expenses of £6216.58. Hours: 8 hrs. (Registered 3 December 2009)
  • 30 October 2009, received £594.74. Hours: 7 hrs. (Registered 3 December 2009)
  • 30 November 2009, received £594.74. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 3 December 2009)
 

6. Overseas visits

  • Name of donor: The International Institute for Strategic Studies
  • Address of donor: Arundel House, 13-15 Arundel Street, Temple Place, London WC2R 3DX.
  • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £3489.49 (estimated) for flights and accommodation
  • Destination of visit: Bahrain
  • Date of visit: 10-13 December 2009
  • Purpose of visit: to participate in the 2009 Manama Dialogue
  • (Registered 8 January 2010)
 

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

  • Received £50 for interview. Address: Press TV Ltd, Level 1, Westgate House, West Gate, Ealing, London, W5 1YY. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 15 December 2009)
 

22 November 2010 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • 30 September 2009, received salary of £902.74 (net). Hours: 9 hrs. (Registered 2 November 2009)
 

8 November 2010 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • 21 August 2009, received salary of £6050.46. Hours: 15hrs. (Registered 21 September 2009)
  • 28 August 2009, received salary of £902.74. Hours: 6hrs. (Registered 21 September 2009)
 

6. Overseas visits

  • Name of donor:
  • (1) Conservative Middle East Council (2) Egyptian People’s Assembly
  • Address of donor:
  • (1) 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW. (2) 128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value):
  • (1) £1000 for flights for myself and my wife (2) £2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife
  • Destination of visit: Egypt
  • Date of visit: 27 September to 2 October 2009
  • Purpose of visit: official visit to meet with parliamentarians, Ministers and First Lady
  • (Registered 15 October 2009)
 

6 September 2010 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • Chairman (non-executive) of Photo-Me International PLC, Church Road, Bookham, Surrey KT23 3EU. Duties include attending meetings and offering advice.
  • 21 July 2009, received salary of £5,904.76. Hours: 12hrs. (Registered 19 August 2009)
  • Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, Elstree House, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LE (non-executive). Duties include attending meetings and offering advice.
  • 31 July 2009, received salary of £902.74. Hours: 6hrs. (Registered 19 August 2009)
  • Chairman (non-executive) of Photo-Me International PLC, Church Road, Bookham, Surrey KT23 3EU. Duties include attending meetings and offering advice. Resigned on 13 May 2010.
  • 19 March 2010, received £5,904.96. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 21 April 2010, received £5,586.76. Hours: 12 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 21 May 2010, received £2,409.99. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 24 July 2010, received £50,000 (gross) as an ex gratia payment following my resignation as non-executive Chairman. No hours worked. (Registered 11 August 2010)
  • Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, Elstree House, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LE (non-executive). Duties include attending meetings and offering advice. Resigned on 13 May 2010.
  • 26 February 2010, received £1,676.55. Hours: 7 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 31 March 2010, received £1,676.76. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 30 April 2010, received £1,440.64. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)
  • 28 May 2010, received £1,043.98. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 7 June 2010)

6. Overseas visits

  • 22-26 February 2009, to Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, with the Conservative Middle East Council, to increase understanding of Arab-Israel conflict. Flights, accommodation and travel funded by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 31 March 2009)
  • (1) Conservative Middle East Council
  • (2) Egyptian People's Assembly
  • (1) 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW.
  • (2) 128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • (1) £1000 for flights for myself and my wife
  • (2) £2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife
  • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: my wife and I received tickets to the Conservative Party's General Election fundraising dinner; value £700
    (1) Conservative Middle East Council (2) Egyptian People’s Assembly (1) 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW. (2) 128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt. (1) £1000 for flights for myself and my wife (2) £2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife
  • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: my wife and I received tickets to the Conservative Party’s General Election fundraising dinner; value £700

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 IPGL Ltd. (Registered 10 March 2009)
 

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6. Overseas visits

  • (1)Conservative Middle East Council
  • (2)Egyptian People's Assembly
  • (1)83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW.
  • (2)128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • (1)£1000 for flights for myself and my wife
  • (2)£2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife
  • (1) Conservative Middle East Council
  • (2) Egyptian People's Assembly
  • (1) 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW.
  • (2) 128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • (1) £1000 for flights for myself and my wife
  • (2) £2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife

10 March 2010 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

  • (1) Conservative Middle East Council
  • (2) Egyptian People's Assembly
  • (1) 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW.
  • (2) 128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • (1) £1000 for flights for myself and my wife
  • (2) £2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife
  • (1)Conservative Middle East Council
  • (2)Egyptian People's Assembly
  • (1)83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW.
  • (2)128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • (1)£1000 for flights for myself and my wife
  • (2)£2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife
  • Name of donor: IPGL Ltd
  • Address of donor : Park House, 16 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7EB
  • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: my wife and I received tickets to the Conservative Party's General Election fundraising dinner; value £700
  • Date of receipt of donation: 1 February 2010
  • Date of acceptance of donation: 1 February 2010
  • Donor status: company, registration number 02011009
  • (Registered 26 February 2010)

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1. Remunerated directorships

 
  • 21 December 2009, received £5,904.76. Hours: 12 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2010)
  • 21 January 2010, received £5,904.76. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2010)
  • 19 February 2010, received £5,904.76. Hours: 12 hours. (Registered 22 February 2010)
  • 31 December 2009, received £3,839.76. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2010)
  • 29 January 2010, received £1,676.55. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2010)

6. Overseas visits

  • 8-19 September 2008, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian territories, Lebanon, with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Beirut to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council. I was accompanied by my wife. (Registered 27October 2008)
  • 14-19 November 2008, to the United Arab Emirates, with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE who met the cost of flights, accommodation and food. (Registered 18 December 2008)
  • 24-28 January 2009, to Lebanon (Beirut), to attend seminar and meetings as guest of Conflicts Forum. The costs of flights, accommodation and food were met by Conflicts Forum. (Registered 12 February 2009)
 

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6. Overseas visits

 
  • Name of donor: The International Institute for Strategic Studies
  • Address of donor: Arundel House, 13-15 Arundel Street, Temple Place, London WC2R 3DX.
  • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £3489.49 (estimated) for flights and accommodation
  • Destination of visit: Bahrain
  • Date of visit: 10-13 December 2009
  • Purpose of visit: to participate in the 2009 Manama Dialogue
  • (Registered 8 January 2010)

6 January 2010 - View full entry

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

 
  • Received £50 for interview. Address: Press TV Ltd, Level 1, Westgate House, West Gate, Ealing, London, W5 1YY. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 15 December 2009)

10 December 2009 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

 
  • 21 October 2009, received salary of £5904.76. Hours: 10 hrs. (Registered 3 December 2009)
  • 20 November 2009, received salary and expenses of £6216.58. Hours: 8 hrs. (Registered 3 December 2009)
  • 30 October 2009, received £594.74. Hours: 7 hrs. (Registered 3 December 2009)
  • 30 November 2009, received £594.74. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 3 December 2009)

6. Overseas visits

  • (1)Conservative Middle East Council
  • (2)Egyptian People's Assembly
  • (1)83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW.
  • (2)128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • (1)£1000 for flights for myself and my wife
  • (2)£2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife
  • (1) Conservative Middle East Council
  • (2) Egyptian People's Assembly
  • (1) 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW.
  • (2) 128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • (1) £1000 for flights for myself and my wife
  • (2) £2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife

25 November 2009 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • 21 September 2009, received salary of £5,904.76 (net) . Hours: 16 hrs. (Registered 9 November 2009)
  • 30 September 2009, received salary of £902.74 (net) . Hours: 9 hrs. (Registered 2 November 2009)
  • 21 September 2009, received salary of £5,904.76 (net). Hours: 16 hrs. (Registered 9 November 2009)
  • 30 September 2009, received salary of £902.74 (net). Hours: 9 hrs. (Registered 2 November 2009)

6. Overseas visits

  • (1) Conservative Middle East Council
  • (2) Egyptian People's Assembly
  • (1) 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW.
  • (2) 128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • (1) £1000 for flights for myself and my wife
  • (2) £2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife
  • (1)Conservative Middle East Council
  • (2)Egyptian People's Assembly
  • (1)83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW.
  • (2)128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • (1)£1000 for flights for myself and my wife
  • (2)£2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife

11 November 2009 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

 
  • 21 September 2009, received salary of £5,904.76 (net) . Hours: 16 hrs. (Registered 9 November 2009)
  • 30 September 2009, received salary of £902.74 (net) . Hours: 9 hrs. (Registered 2 November 2009)

28 October 2009 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

 
  • Name of donor:
  • (1) Conservative Middle East Council
  • (2) Egyptian People's Assembly
  • Address of donor:
  • (1) 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW.
  • (2) 128 Kasr El-Einy Street, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value):
  • (1) £1000 for flights for myself and my wife
  • (2) £2200 for accommodation, food and travel for myself and my wife
  • Destination of visit: Egypt
  • Date of visit: 27 September to 2 October 2009
  • Purpose of visit: official visit to meet with parliamentarians, Ministers and First Lady
  • (Registered 15 October 2009)

14 October 2009 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

 
  • 21 August 2009, received salary of £6050.46. Hours: 15hrs. (Registered 21 September 2009)
  • 28 August 2009, received salary of £902.74. Hours: 6hrs. (Registered 21 September 2009)

2 September 2009 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • Chairman (non-executive) of Photo-Me International Plc.
  • Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc (non-executive).
  • Chairman (non-executive) of Photo-Me International PLC, Church Road, Bookham, Surrey KT23 3EU. Duties include attending meetings and offering advice.
  • 21 July 2009, received salary of £5,904.76. Hours: 12hrs. (Registered 19 August 2009)
  • Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, Elstree House, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LE (non-executive). Duties include attending meetings and offering advice.
  • 31 July 2009, received salary of £902.74. Hours: 6hrs. (Registered 19 August 2009)

10 June 2009 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

 
  • 14-19 November 2008, to the United Arab Emirates, with all-party delegation to meet Government representatives, as guest of the Government of the UAE who met the cost of flights, accommodation and food. (Registered 18 December 2008)

22 April 2009 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

 
  • 22-26 February 2009, to Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, with the Conservative Middle East Council, to increase understanding of Arab-Israel conflict. Flights, accommodation and travel funded by the Conservative Middle East Council. (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 IPGL Ltd. (Registered 10 March 2009)

25 February 2009 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

 
  • 24-28 January 2009, to Lebanon (Beirut), to attend seminar and meetings as guest of Conflicts Forum. The costs of flights, accommodation and food were met by Conflicts Forum. (Registered 12 February 2009)

5 November 2008 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

  • 10-22 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. I was accompanied by my wife. (Registered 24 October 2007)
  • 8-19 September 2008, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian territories, Lebanon, with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Beirut to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council. I was accompanied by my wife. (Registered 27October 2008)

22 October 2008 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • Interim Chairman of Photo-Me International Plc (non-executive).
  • Chairman (non-executive) of Photo-Me International Plc.
  • Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc (non-executive).

8 July 2008 - View full entry

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

  • 19 May 2007, hospitality and two tickets for the FA Cup Final at Wembley as a guest of the FA. (Registered 5 June 2007)
 

23 April 2008 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • Photo-Me International Plc (non-executive).
  • Interim Chairman of Photo-Me International Plc (non-executive).

5 February 2008 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

  • 10-22 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. (Registered 24 October 2007)
  • 10-22 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. I was accompanied by my wife. (Registered 24 October 2007)

22 January 2008 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

  • 6-9 January 2007, to United Arab Emirates. My accommodation was provided by the Abu Dhabi Tourist Authority. I paid for my own outward flight and received an upgrade from Etihad Airways. Return by private charter from UAE to Nice provided by Sir Michael Smurfit. (I paid my own fare from Nice to London.) (Registered 22 January 2007)
 

6 November 2007 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

 
  • 10-22 September 2007, to Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Jordan and Syria with the Conservative Middle East Council, to make visits, receive briefings on the region and meet Government ministers, parliamentarians and others. Flight from London to Tel Aviv and flight from Damascus to London and accommodation and travel within Israel and Palestine funded by the Conservative Middle East Council; travel and accommodation costs within Jordan and Syria paid for by the Governments of Jordan and Syria respectively. (Registered 24 October 2007)

9 October 2007 - View full entry

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

  • New business consultant, Aon Limited; professional risks.
 

17 July 2007 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

  • 18-23 May 2006, to the United Arab Emirates with an All-Party delegation to meet Government representatives as guest of the Government of the UAE, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 13 July 2006)
 

19 June 2007 - View full entry

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

  • Member of Advisory Board of Quest; corporate intelligence company.
 

5 June 2007 - View full entry

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

 
  • 19 May 2007, hospitality and two tickets for the FA Cup Final at Wembley as a guest of the FA. (Registered 5 June 2007)

1 May 2007 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

  • 16-23 November 2005, to Oman, to attend National Day celebrations, as a guest of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 28 November 2005)
 

6 February 2007 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

 
  • 6-9 January 2007, to United Arab Emirates. My accommodation was provided by the Abu Dhabi Tourist Authority. I paid for my own outward flight and received an upgrade from Etihad Airways. Return by private charter from UAE to Nice provided by Sir Michael Smurfit. (I paid my own fare from Nice to London.) (Registered 22 January 2007)

6 November 2006 - View full entry

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

 
  • Member of Advisory Board of Quest; corporate intelligence company.

25 July 2006 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

 
  • 18-23 May 2006, to the United Arab Emirates with an All-Party delegation to meet Government representatives as guest of the Government of the UAE, who met the cost of flights and accommodation. (Registered 13 July 2006)

13 February 2006 - View full entry

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

  • 9 February 2005, my wife and I were the guests of Brit Awards Ltd at the Annual Brit Awards at Earl's Court, London. (Registered 10 February 2005)
 

14 December 2005 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

  • 8-12 October 2004, to United Arab Emirates as guest of the Government of UAE. The costs of flights and accommodation were met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 1 November 2004)
  • 16-23 November 2005, to Oman, to attend National Day celebrations, as a guest of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 28 November 2005)

1 November 2005 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

 
  • Photo-Me International Plc (non-executive).

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

  • New business consultant, Aon Limited; risk management insurance and reinsurance brokers.
  • New business consultant, Aon Limited; professional risks.

6. Overseas visits

  • 27 May-5 June 2004, to Syria. Flights provided by the British Syrian Society and hospitality and accommodation provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 24 June 2004)
 

11 April 2005 - View full entry

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

 
  • 9 February 2005, my wife and I were the guests of Brit Awards Ltd at the Annual Brit Awards at Earl's Court, London. (Registered 10 February 2005)

28 January 2005 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

  • 16-19 November 2003, to Abu Dhabi as a guest of the Government of the United Arab Emirates. (Registered 18 December 2003)
 

3 December 2004 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

  • 26-31 October 2003, to Israel under the auspices of the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel. (Registered 11 November 2003)
  • 8-12 October 2004, to United Arab Emirates as guest of the Government of UAE. The costs of flights and accommodation were met by the Government of the UAE. (Registered 1 November 2004)

16 July 2004 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

 
  • 27 May-5 June 2004, to Syria. Flights provided by the British Syrian Society and hospitality and accommodation provided by the Syrian Government. (Registered 24 June 2004)

21 May 2004 - View full entry

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

 
  • New business consultant, Aon Limited; risk management insurance and reinsurance brokers.

31 January 2004 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

 
  • 16-19 November 2003, to Abu Dhabi as a guest of the Government of the United Arab Emirates. (Registered 18 December 2003)

4 December 2003 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

  • 22-26 November 2001, to Malaga, Spain as a guest of Conservatives Abroad, Marbella and West Branch, to speak at their dinner on 23 November. My flights were paid for by the local organisation. (Registered 11 December 2001)
  • 23-26 February 2002, to Cyprus, visiting Nicosia and the surrounding area for talks with both Government and Opposition Ministers and Members of Parliament. Costs of visit met by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. (Registered 6 March 2002)
  • 27-31 May 2002, to Beirut, Lebanon; flights and accommodation provded by Network Telecom. (Registered 27 June 2002)
  • 26-31 October 2003, to Israel under the auspices of the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Government of Israel. (Registered 11 November 2003)

1. Remunerated directorships

  • Director, Chairman's Office, at Sotheby's, London; leading international auction house where I have been employed since 1992.
 

26 November 2002 - View full entry

1. Remunerated directorships

  • Director of Business Development, London, at Sotheby's; leading international auction house where I have been employed since 1992.
  • Director, Chairman's Office, at Sotheby's, London; leading international auction house where I have been employed since 1992.

6. Overseas visits

 
  • 27-31 May 2002, to Beirut, Lebanon; flights and accommodation provded by Network Telecom. (Registered 27 June 2002)

9. Registrable shareholdings

  • (b) Clyde Shipping Company (now Clyde Marine).
 

14 May 2002 (first entry we have)

1. Remunerated directorships

  • Director of Business Development, London, at Sotheby's; leading international auction house where I have been employed since 1992.

6. Overseas visits

  • 22-26 November 2001, to Malaga, Spain as a guest of Conservatives Abroad, Marbella and West Branch, to speak at their dinner on 23 November. My flights were paid for by the local organisation. (Registered 11 December 2001)
  • 23-26 February 2002, to Cyprus, visiting Nicosia and the surrounding area for talks with both Government and Opposition Ministers and Members of Parliament. Costs of visit met by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. (Registered 6 March 2002)

9. Registrable shareholdings

  • (b) Clyde Shipping Company (now Clyde Marine).