Labour MSP for Glasgow
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Paul Sweeney has registers in the following chambers:
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This register last updated on: 2019-11-05
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27 August 2019, received £150 from ComRes, Coveham House, Downside Bridge Road, Cobham KT11 3E, for two surveys. Hours: approx. 1 hr. (Registered 20 September 2019) 🔗
Name of donor: (1) The Great Britain China Centre with sponsorship from Prudential Plc and China International Capital Corporation; (2) All-China Youth Federation
Address of donor: (1) 15 Belgrave Square, Belgravia, London SW1X 8PS; (2) 10 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): (1) International Flights £1,586.50; (2) Accommodation £292.74 and transport £215.19, total £507.93
Destination of visit: Beijing and Jinan, China
Dates of visit: 28 July - 2 August 2019
Purpose of visit: To participate in the 2019 Young Leaders Roundtable and to build UK-China understanding and partnership on environment and climate change issues.
(Registered 12 September 2019) 🔗
Army Reservist. Any payment is made pro-rata when engaged on service/duty. (Registered 06 July 2017) 🔗
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No registrable interests. 🔗
On 13 August 2025, I and a member of my staff were guests of the Royal Navy (HM Naval Base Clyde, Helensburgh, G84 8HL) for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia and then at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The value of the hospitality was £1,574. 🔗
On 22 August 2024 I and a member of my staff were guests of the Royal Navy (HM Naval Base Clyde, Helensburgh, G84 8HL) for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia and then at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The value of the hospitality was £1,520. 🔗
No registrable interests. 🔗
No registrable interests. 🔗
From 15-25 May 2023 I visited New Dehli, Agra, and Ladakh in India to participate in the Generation Next Democracy Network Programme as part of the country’s G20 celebrations. This programme for an international delegation of 38 delegates included tours and introductions to important democratic institutions in India, meetings with elected officials and cultural experiences. The purpose was to educate those nominated by Consulates in their home countries about India’s democratic structures and culture. The costs of the visit were £989 for international flights, £1,613 for accommodation, £558 for domestic flights, and £200 for hospitality. The costs were met by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) (An agency of the Indian Government, at Azad Bhawan Rd, IP Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110002). The Indian Council for Cultural Relations is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India involved in India's global cultural relations through cultural exchange with other countries. 🔗
From 28 July 2019 and 2 August 2019, when I was a Member of the UK Parliament, I visited Beijing and Jinan, China, to participate in the 2019 Young Leaders Roundtable and to build UK-China understanding and partnership on environment and climate change issues. The costs of the visit were £1,586.50 for international flights, £292.74 for accommodation and £215.19 for transport. The costs were met by (a) The Great Britain China Centre (a UK Government non-departmental public body of 15 Belgrave Square, Belgravia, London SW1X 8PS) with sponsorship from Prudential Plc and China International Capital Corporation (investment banks); and (b) the All-China Youth Federation (a Chinese Government Youth Organisation of 10 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing). 🔗
I previously worked as an Operations Manager for BAE Systems – Naval Ships (a shipbuilding company of South Street, Scotstoun, Glasgow G14 0XN). I worked full time and my salary was between £30,001 and £35,000. I resigned from the company in September 2015 but I am registering this interest on the basis of the prejudice test having been met. 🔗
As of 28 August 2025, I am a co-opted committee member of Reidvale Housing Association. The role is unremunerated. 🔗
I am a trustee of the Courtyard Pantry Enterprise (SC051688). 🔗
I am a Member of the Open Labour Executive Committee. 🔗
I am a Member of the Co-operative Party's National Executive Committee. 🔗
I am a trustee of The Egyptian Halls SCIO (administered by the Scottish Civic Trust). 🔗
I am a member of the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust. 🔗
I am a Member of the Campaign for Socialism. 🔗
I am a Member of Open Labour. 🔗
I am a Member of the Fabian Society. 🔗
I am a Member of the Co-operative Party. 🔗
I am a Member of GMB Union. 🔗
I am a Member of Unite the Union. 🔗
I am a Director and Council Member of the Institution of Engineers in Scotland. 🔗
I am a Trustee of Beatroute Arts. 🔗
I am a Trustee and Director of the Glasgow City Heritage Trust. 🔗
I am a Chair and Trustee of the Springburn Winter Gardens Trust. 🔗
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