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๐Ÿ“– Registers of Interests

Representatives in the UK's Parliaments need to declare financial interests (such as employment, donations, and gifts) that could be considered by others to influence their judgement or actions.

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Lord Swire has registers in the following chambers:

Register of Interests – House of Commons

View the history of this personโ€™s entries in the Register

This register last updated on: 2019-11-05

For more information on the different categories, see the official House of Commons page.


๐Ÿ’ผ 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) ๐Ÿ”—


๐ŸŒ 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)
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(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) ๐Ÿ”—


๐Ÿท๏ธ Miscellaneous

From 15 March 2018, Vice President (unpaid), Public Monuments and Sculptures Association. (Registered 23 March 2018) ๐Ÿ”—


Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

I employ my wife, Alexandra (Sasha) Swire, as Senior Researcher/Parliamentary Assistant. ๐Ÿ”—

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