Gavin Williamson

Conservative MP for South Staffordshire

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  • World Book Day — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair] 6 Mar 2024

    The hon. Member makes an important point. Some of the statistics are interesting: people who read just 30 minutes a week are 20% more likely to have greater life satisfaction, and 19% of readers say that reading stops them feeling lonely. Similarly, non-readers are 28% more likely to report feelings of depression. Reading is therefore good not just from an educational point of view but from a...
  • World Book Day — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair] 6 Mar 2024

    It is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Nickie Aiken) on securing this debate. I think we all feel very passionate about this subject, because we all understand how important reading is to our children. One of the most precious things we can do is take the opportunity to sit down with...
  • World Book Day — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair] 6 Mar 2024

    I think their book sales speak to it—but we are getting slightly distracted. World Book Day brings that focus, because we do face challenges. My hon. Friend the Member for Cities of London and Westminster picked up on some of the challenges faced by children from some of the most disadvantaged backgrounds, who do not have access to a book. It is sad to think that in so many households there...

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Conservative MP for South Staffordshire

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

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Gavin Williamson campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

  • Department for Transport
  • Communities and Local Government
  • Education
  • Culture Media and Sport
  • Department for Levelling Up
  • Housing and Communities
  • Railways: Edinburgh
  • Official Cars
  • Departmental Mobile Phones
  • Departmental Visits Abroad
  • Mass Media

Other offices held in the past

  • Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Minister without Portfolio) (25 Oct 2022 to 8 Nov 2022)
  • The Secretary of State for Education (24 Jul 2019 to 15 Sep 2021)
  • The Secretary of State for Defence ( 2 Nov 2017 to 1 May 2019)
  • Chief Whip (14 Jul 2016 to 2 Nov 2017)
  • Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 28 Nov 2011)

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Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 4 Mar 2024.

1. Employment and earnings
From 21 February 2023 until further notice, Adviser to RTC Education Ltd, a provider of undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes to UK and international students. Address: 153 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 5BD. For providing general strategic advice on international business expansion and chairing regular advisory board meetings, I receive £50,000 per annum, paid quarterly. Hours: 80 hrs a year. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 15 March 2023)
29 September 2023, received £25,000 as a one-off bonus. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 19 October 2023)
2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)
Name of donor: St. Philips Care Limited
Address of donor: Bridge House, 57 High Street, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11 1ST
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
Date received: 2 February 2024
Date accepted: 2 February 2024
Donor status: company, registration 03298131
(Registered 22 February 2024)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Name of donor: Carlton Club
Address of donor: 69 St James's Street, London SW1A 1PJ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Honorary membership for life (value provided is that in 2024), value £760
Date received: 30 September 2016
Date accepted: 30 September 2016
Donor status: company, registration 00573221
(Registered 25 March 2019; updated 24 January 2024)
4. Visits outside the UK
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: Somaliland Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Address of donor: Hargeisa, Somaliland
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation, meals and miscellaneous costs, value £3,100
Destination of visit: Somaliland
Dates of visit: 30 July - 6 August 2023
Purpose of visit: Trade and political visit to discuss environmental issues and deepening relations between educational institutions, including meetings with Somaliland government leaders, business community leaders and the UK Somaliland diaspora.
(Registered 24 August 2023)
Name of donor: Somaliland Foreign Ministry
Address of donor: Hargeisa, Somaliland
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation, meals and miscellaneous costs, value £5,150
Destination of visit: Somaliland
Dates of visit: 25-28 January 2024
Purpose of visit: Visit to discuss politics and geopolitics in the Horn of Africa, including meetings with ministers and officials.
(Registered 12 February 2024)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
From 25 October 2021, Gratton Lansdowne, a company set up to manage my financial affairs and investments. (Registered 19 November 2021)
8. Miscellaneous
From 23 October 2023 until further notice, member of the Advisory Board at Lanistar Ltd. I will provide guidance, attend meetings and contribute ideas to the company for which I will receive shares which are currently under the registerable threshold. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 23 October 2023)

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