Alun Cairns

Conservative MP for Vale of Glamorgan

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Recent appearances

  • Written Answers — Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities: Community Ownership Fund 20 Sep 2023

    To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps his Department plans to take to monitor the success of schemes supported by the UK Community Ownership Fund.
  • Resettlement of Afghans 19 Sep 2023

    I pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for his leadership and co-ordination across Government Departments in securing such a positive outcome. The Vale of Glamorgan has been proud to play its part. Afghan families were originally located in the Copthorne Hotel in Wenvoe in my constituency and are now settled and welcomed in St Athan in my constituency—a proud community with many service...
  • Resettlement of Afghans 19 Sep 2023

    I pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for his leadership and co-ordination across Government Departments in securing such a positive outcome. The Vale of Glamorgan has been proud to play its part. Afghan families were originally located in the Copthorne Hotel in Wenvoe in my constituency and are now settled and welcomed in St Athan in my constituency—a proud community with many service...

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Conservative MP for Vale of Glamorgan, Former Conservative MS for South Wales West

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Entered the Senedd on 6 May 1999

Left the Senedd on 30 March 2011

Also represented South Wales West

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Topics of interest

Alun Cairns campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

  • Culture Media and Sport
  • Treasury
  • Business
  • Innovation and Skills
  • Energy and Climate Change
  • Work and Pensions
  • Broadband
  • Departmental Consultants
  • Trade Union Officials
  • Mobile Phones
  • Business: Government Assistance

Currently held offices

  • Member, Welsh Grand Committee (since 18 Jan 2022)

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill Committee ( 9 Nov 2021 to 25 Nov 2021)
  • The Secretary of State for Wales (19 Mar 2016 to 16 Dec 2019)
  • The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (15 Jul 2014 to 19 Mar 2016)
  • The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (15 Jul 2014 to 19 Mar 2016)
  • Member, Public Administration Committee ( 9 May 2011 to 12 May 2014)
  • Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 27 Jun 2011)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 4 Sep 2023.

1. Employment and earnings
From 1 September 2020 until 31 December 2022, Senior Adviser to Veezu Holdings Ltd (private hire transport and technology platform), Raleigh House, Langstone Business Village, Newport NP18 2LH. I received £15,000 a year, paid monthly, for providing strategic advice. Hours: up to 70 hrs a year. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 28 September 2020; updated 25 January 2023)
24 January 2023, received a termination payment of £8,000. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 25 January 2023)
From 1 June 2021, Adviser to Elite Partners Capital Pte Ltd (global property investment firm), 8 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec Tower 3 #37-02, Singapore S038988. Until further notice I receive £30,000 per year, paid monthly, for providing strategic advice to the Board. Hours: up to 84 hrs a year. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 11 June 2021)
Payments from Yonder, Northburgh House,10 Northburgh Street, London EC1V 0AT, for surveys:
27 January 2022, received £65. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 06 September 2022)
4 April 2022, received £75. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 06 September 2022)
14 July 2022, received £75. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 06 September 2022)
4 August 2022, received £75. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 06 September 2022)
25 August 2022, received £75. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 06 September 2022)
9 December 2022, received £75. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 09 December 2022)
4. Visits outside the UK
Name of donor: Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI Ltd)
Address of donor: PO Box 72288, London SW1P 9LB
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, transport and accommodation, value £3,850
Destination of visit: Israel and the West Bank
Dates of visit: 12-17 February 2023
Purpose of visit: Fact finding political delegation.
(Registered 03 March 2023)
Name of donor: Institute of Legislation and Legal Policy
Address of donor: The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in London, 41 Holland Park, London W11 3RP
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation, internal travel and meals, value £3,000
Destination of visit: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Dates of visit: 16-18 April 2023
Purpose of visit: Taking part in an international conference on the constitutional changes in Uzbekistan and their significance for both citizens and the international community, and meeting various key political stakeholders.
(Registered 10 May 2023)
Name of donor: Media City Qatar
Address of donor: Floor 17 & 18, Tornado Tower, Bldg. 17, Zone 60, Street 810, Corner Majlis Al Taawoon And, Al Funduq Street, Doha, Qatar
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation, internal travel and meals, total value £6,900
Destination of visit: Doha
Dates of visit: 20-24 May 2023
Purpose of visit: To participate at the Bloomberg Qatar Economic Forum 2023 and meet Qatari and international officials to discuss current affairs including regional conflict resolution, labour rights, and Qatar-UK bilateral relations.
(Registered 06 June 2023)
5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK
Name of donor: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (Qatar Ministry of Sports and Culture)
Address of donor: PO Box 7559, Doha, State of Qatar
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets to the Qatar Goodwood Festival 2023, including accommodation and hospitality, value £1,040
Date received: 3-4 August 2023
Date accepted: 3 August 2023
Donor status: other
(Registered 30 August 2023)
6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year
Residential property in Cardiff: (i) and (ii).

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