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Simon Burns

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This page shows how Simon Burns's entry in the Register of Members' Interests has changed over time, starting at the most recent and working back to the earliest we have managed to parse. Please be aware that changes in typography/styling at the source might mean something is marked as changed (ie. removed and added) when it hasn't; sorry about that, but we do our best with the source material.

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7 July 2017 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • Payments from Associated Newspapers Limited of Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT:
  • 3 January 2017, received £600 for an article for the Mail on Sunday. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 09 January 2017)
  • 6 March 2017, received £550 for an article for the Mail on Sunday. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 09 March 2017)
 

4. Visits outside the UK

  • Name of donor: The Government of Taiwan
    Address of donor: Taipei Representative Office, 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0EB

    Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation and hospitality to the value of £5,010

    Destination of visit: Taiwan

    Dates of visit: 8–15 April 2017

    Purpose of visit: British-Taiwanese APPG visit to assess relations between the UK and Taiwan and the current relationship between Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China.

    (Registered 18 April 2017)
 

2 May 2017 - View full entry

4. Visits outside the UK

 
  • Name of donor: The Government of Taiwan
    Address of donor: Taipei Representative Office, 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0EB

    Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation and hospitality to the value of £5,010

    Destination of visit: Taiwan

    Dates of visit: 8–15 April 2017

    Purpose of visit: British-Taiwanese APPG visit to assess relations between the UK and Taiwan and the current relationship between Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China.

    (Registered 18 April 2017)

20 March 2017 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • 3 January 2017, received £600 from Associated Newspapers Limited of Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT for an article for the Mail on Sunday. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 09 January 2017)
  • Payments from Associated Newspapers Limited of Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT:
  • 3 January 2017, received £600 for an article for the Mail on Sunday. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 09 January 2017)
  • 6 March 2017, received £550 for an article for the Mail on Sunday. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 09 March 2017)

9 January 2017 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 
  • 3 January 2017, received £600 from Associated Newspapers Limited of Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT for an article for the Mail on Sunday. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 09 January 2017)

9 November 2015 - View full entry

4. Visits outside the UK

  • Name of donor: Government of Taiwan
    Address of donor: Taipei Representative Office, 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0EB

    Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): flights, accommodation and hospitality at an approximate value of £3,640

    Destination of visit: Taiwan

    Date of visit: 20-26 October 2014

    Purpose of visit: to learn more about High Speed Rail and relations between Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China.

    (Registered 29 October 2014)
 

10 August 2015 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • Payments from ComRes, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for completing Parliamentary Panel Surveys:
  • 4 August 2014, received payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 04 August 2014)
 

13 July 2015 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

  • 9 June 2014, received payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 09 June 2014)
  • Payments from YouGov plc, 50 Featherstone Street, London, EC1Y 8RT for completing surveys:
  • 9 June 2014, received payment of £80. Hours: 40 mins. (Registered 09 June 2014)
 

8 June 2015 - View full entry

1. Employment and earnings

 
  • Payments from ComRes, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for completing Parliamentary Panel Surveys:
  • 9 June 2014, received payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 09 June 2014)
  • 4 August 2014, received payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 04 August 2014)
  • Payments from YouGov plc, 50 Featherstone Street, London, EC1Y 8RT for completing surveys:
  • 9 June 2014, received payment of £80. Hours: 40 mins. (Registered 09 June 2014)

4. Visits outside the UK

 
  • Name of donor: Government of Taiwan
    Address of donor: Taipei Representative Office, 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0EB

    Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): flights, accommodation and hospitality at an approximate value of £3,640

    Destination of visit: Taiwan

    Date of visit: 20-26 October 2014

    Purpose of visit: to learn more about High Speed Rail and relations between Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China.

    (Registered 29 October 2014)

6. Overseas visits

  • Name of donor: Government of Taiwan
  • Address of donor: Taipei Representative Office, 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0EB
  • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): flights, accommodation and hospitality at an approximate value of £3,640
  • Destination of visit: Taiwan
  • Date of visit: 20-26 October 2014
  • Purpose of visit: to learn more about High Speed Rail and relations between Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China.
  • (Registered 29 October 2014)
 

26 January 2015 - View full entry

6. Overseas visits

 

    10 November 2014 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • Name of donor: Government of Taiwan
    • Address of donor: Taipei Representative Office, 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0EB
    • Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): flights, accommodation and hospitality at an approximate value of £3,640
    • Destination of visit: Taiwan
    • Date of visit: 20-26 October 2014
    • Purpose of visit: to learn more about High Speed Rail and relations between Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China.
    • (Registered 29 October 2014)

    20 January 2014 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • 14 November 2013, received payment of £75 from ComRes, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for completing a Parliamentary Panel Survey. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 19 November 2013)
    		 

    25 November 2013 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

     
    • 14 November 2013, received payment of £75 from ComRes, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for completing a Parliamentary Panel Survey. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 19 November 2013)

    22 November 2010 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • Name of donor: Whitton Investments
    • Address of donor : Level 33, 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LQ
    • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: ticket to the Lady Taverners Charity Gala Dinner with guest speaker President Bill Clinton, value £2,000
    • Date of receipt of donation: 30 October 2009
    • Date of acceptance of donation: 30 October 2009
    • Donor status: company
    • (Registered 3 November 2009)
    		 

    6 September 2010 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 4-11 April 2009 to China as a guest of the Chinese Association of Friendship and Understanding. Accommodation and food paid for by the Association and flight sponsored by Mr Maurice Bennett; businessman, London. (Registered 13 April 2009)
    • 2-6 May 2009, to Qatar to attend the 9th Conference of Democracy and Security. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 7 May 2009)
    		 

    24 February 2010 - View full entry

    11. Miscellaneous

    • Honorary Parliamentary Member of the Advisory Group on the World of Possibilities campaign; a joint initiative of Benjamin Franklin House and the Benjamin Franklin House Foundation (unremunerated) (August 2008-June 2009).
    		 

    25 November 2009 - View full entry

    11. Miscellaneous

     
    • Honorary Parliamentary Member of the Advisory Group on the World of Possibilities campaign; a joint initiative of Benjamin Franklin House and the Benjamin Franklin House Foundation (unremunerated) (August 2008-June 2009).

    10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests

    • Honorary Parliamentary Member of the Advisory Group on the World of Possibilities campaign; a joint initiative of Benjamin Franklin House and the Benjamin Franklin House Foundation (unremunerated) (August 2008-June 2009).
    		 

    11 November 2009 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

     
    • Name of donor: Whitton Investments
    • Address of donor : Level 33, 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LQ
    • Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: ticket to the Lady Taverners Charity Gala Dinner with guest speaker President Bill Clinton, value £2,000
    • Date of receipt of donation: 30 October 2009
    • Date of acceptance of donation: 30 October 2009
    • Donor status: company
    • (Registered 3 November 2009)

    8 July 2009 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Lectures to civil servants on the workings of Parliament. (Up to £5,000)
    		 

    24 June 2009 - View full entry

    10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests

    • Honorary Parliamentary Member of the Advisory Group on the World of Possibilities campaign; a joint initiative of Benjamin Franklin House and the Benjamin Franklin House Foundation (unremunerated).
    • Honorary Parliamentary Member of the Advisory Group on the World of Possibilities campaign; a joint initiative of Benjamin Franklin House and the Benjamin Franklin House Foundation (unremunerated) (August 2008-June 2009).

    20 May 2009 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 2-6 May 2009, to Qatar to attend the 9th Conference of Democracy and Security. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 7 May 2009)

    22 April 2009 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 13-16 April 2008, to Qatar, to attend the 8th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 17 April 2008)
    • 4-11 April 2009 to China as a guest of the Chinese Association of Friendship and Understanding. Accommodation and food paid for by the Association and flight sponsored by Mr Maurice Bennett; businessman, London. (Registered 13 April 2009)

    8 October 2008 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain to meet the Government and Ministers to discuss the Middle East situation and Iraq. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 11 September 2007)
    		 

    3 September 2008 - View full entry

    10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests

     
    • Honorary Parliamentary Member of the Advisory Group on the World of Possibilities campaign; a joint initiative of Benjamin Franklin House and the Benjamin Franklin House Foundation (unremunerated).

    8 July 2008 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 13-16 April 2007, to Dubai, UAE, to give a speech at the World Forum. Economy flight and hotel accommodation paid for by the World Forum. (Registered 16 April 2007)
    • 22-25 April 2007, to Qatar to attend the 7th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 26 April 2007)
    		 

    23 April 2008 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 13-16 April 2008, to Qatar, to attend the 8th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 17 April 2008)

    26 February 2008 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Lectures to civil servants on the workings of Parliament. (Actual £1050) (Up to £5,000)
    • Lectures to civil servants on the workings of Parliament. (Up to £5,000)

    6. Overseas visits

    • 7-11 February 2007, to India, to visit outsourced operations in Bangalore and the UK Consular Entry Clearance Section in Mumbai. All travel and accommodation costs met by Norwich Union. (Registered 16 February 2007)
    		 

    18 December 2007 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Lectures to civil servants on the workings of Parliament. (Actual £900) (Up to £5,000)
    • Lectures to civil servants on the workings of Parliament. (Actual £1050) (Up to £5,000)

    6 November 2007 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

     
    • Lectures to civil servants on the workings of Parliament. (Actual £900) (Up to £5,000)

    9 October 2007 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 16-22 September 2006, to Hong Kong, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 22 September2006)
    • 6-11 September 2007, to Bahrain to meet the Government and Ministers to discuss the Middle East situation and Iraq. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 11 September 2007)

    1 May 2007 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 24-29 November 2005, to United Arab Emirates as guest of the Government of UAE, who met the costs of flights and accommodation. (Registered 30 November 2005)
    • 1-9 January 2006, to India as the guest of the Confederation of Indian Industry, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 17 January 2006)
    • 11-15 April 2006, to Qatar, to attend the 6th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 18 April 2006)
    • 13-16 April 2007, to Dubai, UAE, to give a speech at the World Forum. Economy flight and hotel accommodation paid for by the World Forum. (Registered 16 April 2007)
    • 22-25 April 2007, to Qatar to attend the 7th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 26 April 2007)

    13 March 2007 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 7-11 February 2007, to India, to visit outsourced operations in Bangalore and the UK Consular Entry Clearance Section in Mumbai. All travel and accommodation costs met by Norwich Union. (Registered 16 February 2007)

    27 November 2006 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 11-15 April 2006, to Qatar, to attend the 6th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 18 April 2006)
    • 11-15 April 2006, to Qatar, to attend the 6th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 18 April 2006)

    6 November 2006 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 11-15 April 2006, to Qatar, to attend the 6th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 18 April 2006)
    • 11-15 April 2006, to Qatar, to attend the 6th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 18 April 2006)
    • 16-22 September 2006, to Hong Kong, to study how the agreement following handover to China is working. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Hong Kong Government. (Registered 22 September2006)

    25 July 2006 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their "Westminster Explained" seminars. (Up to £5,000)
    		 

    12 May 2006 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 11-15 April 2006, to Qatar, to attend the 6th Conference on Democracy, Security and Trade. Flights and accommodation paid for by the Government of Qatar. (Registered 18 April 2006)

    13 February 2006 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 3-7 January 2005, to Jordan, to meet the King, Government ministers and Members of Parliament to discuss Middle East peace process. Flight and accommodation paid for by the Jordanian Government. (Registered 8 January 2005)
    • 1-9 January 2006, to India as the guest of the Confederation of Indian Industry, who paid for my flights and accommodation. (Registered 17 January 2006)

    14 December 2005 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 24-29 November 2005, to United Arab Emirates as guest of the Government of UAE, who met the costs of flights and accommodation. (Registered 30 November 2005)

    1 November 2005 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their 'Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000)
    • Fees for speeches at seminars organised by the Policy Review organisation. (Up to £5,000)
    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their "Westminster Explained" seminars. (Up to £5,000)

    6. Overseas visits

    • 29 April-4 May 2004, to Qatar as guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 4 May 2004)
    • 30 September-1 October 2004, to India with Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial/commercial issues, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 4 October 2004)
    		 

    11 April 2005 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc...

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000)
    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their 'Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000)

    28 January 2005 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc...

    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their 'Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000)
    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000)

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 3-7 January 2005, to Jordan, to meet the King, Government ministers and Members of Parliament to discuss Middle East peace process. Flight and accommodation paid for by the Jordanian Government. (Registered 8 January 2005)

    22 October 2004 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

    • 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Dehli to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 14 October 2003)
    • 30 September-1 October 2004, to India with Conservative Friends of India, to discuss economic and industrial/commercial issues, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 4 October 2004)

    21 May 2004 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their `Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000) (Registered 9July 2003)
    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their 'Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000)
    • Fees for speeches at seminars organised by the Policy Review organisation. (Up to £5,000)

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 29 April-4 May 2004, to Qatar as guest of the Government of Qatar. (Registered 4 May 2004)

    31 January 2004 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their 'Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000) (Registered 9July 2003)
    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their `Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000) (Registered 9July 2003)

    4 December 2003 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

     
    • Fees from House Magazine for speeches to their 'Westminster Explained' seminars.(Up to £5,000) (Registered 9July 2003)

    6. Overseas visits

    • 17-21 May 2002, to USA, to study American oncology and attend AGM of American Society of Oncology. Flights and accommodation paid for by Aventis Pharma UK Ltd. (Registered 11 June 2002)
    • 23 September-3 October 2003, to India with Conservative Friends of India to Mumbai, Jammu, Kashmir and Dehli to discuss economic and political issues on international development and security in Kashmir. Travel and accommodation expenses met by the Government of India. (Registered 14 October 2003)

    26 November 2002 - View full entry

    6. Overseas visits

     
    • 17-21 May 2002, to USA, to study American oncology and attend AGM of American Society of Oncology. Flights and accommodation paid for by Aventis Pharma UK Ltd. (Registered 11 June 2002)

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • 6 July 2001, fee for delivering speech as part of the Oxford Academic Summer School for American High School Students Programme. (Registered 6 July 2001)
    • July 2001, fee for five lectures during the month from Hospitality Line as part of their American High School Students Programme. (Registered 25 August 2001)
    • 6 September 2001, fee for speech given to Stock Probus Club. Fee donated to Farleigh Hospice, Chelmsford. (Registered 7 September 2001)
    		 

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • 11 July 2001, case of wine from The House Magazine for a speech I delivered on Private Members' Legislation. (Registered 25 August 2001).
    		 

    14 May 2002 - View full entry

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Fee for delivering a speech on 14 July 2000 as part of the Oxford Academic Summer School for American High School Students programme.
    • 6 July 2001, fee for delivering speech as part of the Oxford Academic Summer School for American High School Students Programme. (Registered 6 July 2001)
    • July 2001, fee for five lectures during the month from Hospitality Line as part of their American High School Students Programme. (Registered 25 August 2001)
    • 6 September 2001, fee for speech given to Stock Probus Club. Fee donated to Farleigh Hospice, Chelmsford. (Registered 7 September 2001)

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • March and July 2000, two cases of wine from The House Magazine for a speech given at a seminar. (Registered 11 July 2000)
    • 11 July 2001, case of wine from The House Magazine for a speech I delivered on Private Members' Legislation. (Registered 25 August 2001).

    14 May 2001 - View full entry

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • December 1999, I received a case of wine from the House Magazine for my participation in a seminar. (Registered 6 December 1999)
    		 

    6. Overseas visits

    • 16-23 January 2000, to Israel and the Palestinian Authority, as guests of the Government of Israel, Conservative Friends of Israel and Isrotel. (Registered 24 January 2000)
    		 

    10 November 2000 (first entry we have)

    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

    • Fee for delivering a speech on 14 July 2000 as part of the Oxford Academic Summer School for American High School Students programme.

    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

    • December 1999, I received a case of wine from the House Magazine for my participation in a seminar. (Registered 6 December 1999)
    • March and July 2000, two cases of wine from The House Magazine for a speech given at a seminar. (Registered 11 July 2000)

    6. Overseas visits

    • 16-23 January 2000, to Israel and the Palestinian Authority, as guests of the Government of Israel, Conservative Friends of Israel and Isrotel. (Registered 24 January 2000)