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- 14-19 May 2009, to Egypt, to meet with civil society leaders and government representatives to discuss Egyptian democracy and political freedoms, at the invitation of an Freedom House, an American NGO. My flights and accommodation were paid for by Freedom House. (Registered 18 June 2009)
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- 30 November-4 December 2008, to Azerbaijan, to attend a conference organised by the Council of Europe and the Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture on Inter-Cultural Dialogue. My flight and hotel costs were met by the Azerbaijani Minister of Culture. (Registered 16 December 2008)
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- 28 December 2007-8 January 2008, to Georgia (Caucasus), as co-leader of the National Democratic Institute's electoral mission. My flight, accommodation (31 December-7 January) and incidental expenses (including meals) were paid for by the NDI. My hotel accommodation between 31 December-7 January was paid for by the NDI. (Registered 4 February 2008)
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- 25 September-2 October 2007, to Georgia in my capacity as President of the International Association of Business and Parliament (IABP). My flights and accommodation were paid for by the IABP. (Registered 5 November 2007)
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- 6-7 May 2007, to Oslo, to give a keynote speech at a conference on the development of defence policy in Norway. My flight and hotel accommodation paid for by the Norwegian Defence Policy Commission. (Registered 23 July 2007)
- 14-17 June 2007, to Turkey, to speak on police reform at the 2nd Annual Conference on Democracy and Global Security at the invitation of the Interior Minister of Turkey. My flight and accommodation were paid for by the Turkish Institute for Police Studies (TIPS) and the Turkish National Police. (Registered 23 July 2007)
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- 28 December 2007-8 January 2008, to Georgia (Caucasus), as co-leader of the National Democratic Institute's electoral mission. My flight, accommodation (31 December-7 January) and incidental expenses (including meals) were paid for by the NDI. My hotel accommodation between 31 December-7 January was paid for by the NDI. I was accompanied for part of the trip by my wife, and met all her expenses except for the hotel on night of 28 December. (Registered 4 February 2008)
| - 28 December 2007-8 January 2008, to Georgia (Caucasus), as co-leader of the National Democratic Institute's electoral mission. My flight, accommodation (31 December-7 January) and incidental expenses (including meals) were paid for by the NDI. My hotel accommodation between 31 December-7 January was paid for by the NDI. (Registered 4 February 2008)
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| | - 28 December 2007-8 January 2008, to Georgia (Caucasus), as co-leader of the National Democratic Institute's electoral mission. My flight, accommodation (31 December-7 January) and incidental expenses (including meals) were paid for by the NDI. My hotel accommodation between 31 December-7 January was paid for by the NDI. I was accompanied for part of the trip by my wife, and met all her expenses except for the hotel on night of 28 December. (Registered 4 February 2008)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 1-4 October 2006, to Bucharest, to speak at a conference on "First International Security Conference: Private Security-and Public Safety" in co-operation with the Romanian Industry Security Association. My economy class flight ticket and hotel costs were paid for by the International Institute for Security. (Registered 15 December 2006)
- 21-26 November 2006, to Georgia, Caucasus, to chair a conference on "Economic Reintegration of Conflict Zones", in my capacity as Honorary President of the International Association for Business and Parliament (IABP). My economy class flight ticket and accommodation were paid for by the IABP. (Registered 15 December 2006)
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| | - 25 September-2 October 2007, to Georgia in my capacity as President of the International Association of Business and Parliament (IABP). My flights and accommodation were paid for by the IABP. (Registered 5 November 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 6-7 May 2007, to Oslo, to give a keynote speech at a conference on the development of defence policy in Norway. My flight and hotel accommodation paid for by the Norwegian Defence Policy Commission. (Registered 23 July 2007)
- 14-17 June 2007, to Turkey, to speak on police reform at the 2nd Annual Conference on Democracy and Global Security at the invitation of the Interior Minister of Turkey. My flight and accommodation were paid for by the Turkish Institute for Police Studies (TIPS) and the Turkish National Police. (Registered 23 July 2007)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 19-22 March 2006, to Nairobi, at the invitation of the International Institute for Security, to make a keynote speech at a seminar that sought to promote a distance learning programme for tutors and students in the field of security. Economy class air ticket and hotel costs were paid by SecurFast. (Registered 24 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 1-4 October 2006, to Bucharest, to speak at a conference on "First International Security Conference: Private Security-and Public Safety" in co-operation with the Romanian Industry Security Association. My economy class flight ticket and hotel costs were paid for by the International Institute for Security. (Registered 15 December 2006)
- 21-26 November 2006, to Georgia, Caucasus, to chair a conference on "Economic Reintegration of Conflict Zones", in my capacity as Honorary President of the International Association for Business and Parliament (IABP). My economy class flight ticket and accommodation were paid for by the IABP. (Registered 15 December 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 12-17 February 2005, to Denton, Texas, USA, to give series of lectures at the Department of Political Science, University of North Texas. Fee, economy class air fare, private accommodation and other expenses were paid by University of North Texas, USA. (Registered 18 August 2005)
- 21 April 2005, one day visit to Vienna, Austria, to be a keynote speaker at a conference on the 'Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on Challenges of Election Technologies and Procedures' at the OSCE offices. Economy class air fare was paid by the Office for Democratic Institutions for Human Rights (ODIHR). (Registered 18 August 2005)
- 23-28 July 2005, to Georgia in the Caucasus, to attend seminars and meetings organised by the International Association for Business and Parliament (IABP) in my capacity as Hon. President. My economy class return air fare and accommodation were paid for by the IABP. (Registered 18 August 2005)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 30 June 2005, my wife and I were upgraded to Upper Class on a flight from London to Washington DC by Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 18 August 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 19-22 March 2006, to Nairobi, at the invitation of the International Institute for Security, to make a keynote speech at a seminar that sought to promote a distance learning programme for tutors and students in the field of security. Economy class air ticket and hotel costs were paid by SecurFast. (Registered 24 March 2006)
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 22-27 October 2004, to Georgia, to participate in a series of meetings at the Georgian Parliament organised by the International Association of Business and Parliament. My economy class airfare and hotel accommodation was paid by the organisation. (Registered 12 November 2004)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 30 June 2005, my wife and I were upgraded to Upper Class on a flight from London to Washington DC by Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 18 August 2005)
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- 27-30 June 2004, to Brussels accompanied by my wife as guests of the International Security Management Association (ISMA) to receive their Distinguished Achievement Award. I received an inscribed Steuben Glass Eagle and a cash gift. Our Eurostar economy class travel expenses and three nights' accommodation were paid for by ISMA. (Registered 17 August 2004)
| - 12-17 February 2005, to Denton, Texas, USA, to give series of lectures at the Department of Political Science, University of North Texas. Fee, economy class air fare, private accommodation and other expenses were paid by University of North Texas, USA. (Registered 18 August 2005)
- 21 April 2005, one day visit to Vienna, Austria, to be a keynote speaker at a conference on the 'Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on Challenges of Election Technologies and Procedures' at the OSCE offices. Economy class air fare was paid by the Office for Democratic Institutions for Human Rights (ODIHR). (Registered 18 August 2005)
- 23-28 July 2005, to Georgia in the Caucasus, to attend seminars and meetings organised by the International Association for Business and Parliament (IABP) in my capacity as Hon. President. My economy class return air fare and accommodation were paid for by the IABP. (Registered 18 August 2005)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 22-27 October 2004, to Georgia, to participate in a series of meetings at the Georgian Parliament organised by the International Association of Business and Parliament. My economy class airfare and hotel accommodation was paid by the organisation. (Registered 12 November 2004)
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6. Overseas visits |
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| | - 27-30 June 2004, to Brussels accompanied by my wife as guests of the International Security Management Association (ISMA) to receive their Distinguished Achievement Award. I received an inscribed Steuben Glass Eagle and a cash gift. Our Eurostar economy class travel expenses and three nights' accommodation were paid for by ISMA. (Registered 17 August 2004)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Occasional media fees.
- Occasional fees from polling organisations, which are paid directly to local organisations and charities.
- Occasional writing of articles.
- I am the joint author of two books:
- "Private Security", published by Perpetuity Press (2000).
- "Private Security Industry Act 2001" (currently in process of being published). Any monies connected with the books will be paid to my co-author Mark Button (a Senior Lecturer at Portsmouth University).
- I address commercial conferences on defence and private security from time to time; expenses only covered, no fee paid.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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- The GMB trade union made a £600 contribution to Walsall South CLP General Fund for campaigning purposes throughout the year and £1,470 to Walsall South CLP General Election Account for 7 June 2001 General Election campaign. (Registered 26 November 2001)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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- 11-12 November 2001, to Scotland for speech to Jane's Missile Proliferation Conference. Travel and accommodation for one night paid for by Jane's Defence Weekly. (Registered 26 November 2001)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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- Honorary adviser to the Royal British Legion, for whom I sometimes book rooms in the House of Commons (no financial reward or benefit).
- Patron of various private security and international security organisations.
- Member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the Royal United Services Institute and American Society for Industrial Security.
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- I am the joint author of a book titled "Private Security", published by Perpetuity Press. Any monies connected with the book will be paid to my co-author Mark Button (a Senior Lecturer from Portsmouth University).
| - Occasional fees from polling organisations, which are paid directly to local organisations and charities.
- I am the joint author of two books:
- "Private Security", published by Perpetuity Press (2000).
- "Private Security Industry Act 2001" (currently in process of being published). Any monies connected with the books will be paid to my co-author Mark Button (a Senior Lecturer at Portsmouth University).
- I address commercial conferences on defence and private security from time to time; expenses only covered, no fee paid.
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4. Sponsorship or financial or material support |
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| | - The GMB trade union made a £600 contribution to Walsall South CLP General Fund for campaigning purposes throughout the year and £1,470 to Walsall South CLP General Election Account for 7 June 2001 General Election campaign. (Registered 26 November 2001)
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5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK) |
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| | - 11-12 November 2001, to Scotland for speech to Jane's Missile Proliferation Conference. Travel and accommodation for one night paid for by Jane's Defence Weekly. (Registered 26 November 2001)
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10. Miscellaneous and unremunerated interests |
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| | - Honorary adviser to the Royal British Legion, for whom I sometimes book rooms in the House of Commons (no financial reward or benefit).
- Patron of various private security and international security organisations.
- Member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the Royal United Services Institute and American Society for Industrial Security.
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- 20-27 April 2000, to Dallas as a guest of Mr John Kain, Director of the Cecil and Ida Green Center, University of Texas (Dallas) to give a public lecture (for which I received no fee). Economy flight and hotel accommodation paid for by the University of Texas (Dallas). (Registered 22 May 2000)
- 21-22 May 2000, to Moscow, to attend a seminar organised by the Centre for Political and International Studies (Russia) and Bradford University. Economy flight and hotel accommodation paid for by Bradford University. I received no fee. (Registered 7 August 2000)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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| | - I am the joint author of a book titled "Private Security", published by Perpetuity Press. Any monies connected with the book will be paid to my co-author Mark Button (a Senior Lecturer from Portsmouth University).
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 25-26 March 1999, to Rome with the British-Italian Parliamentary Group, travel sponsored by GKN and Alitalia, and accommodation provided by the Italian Parliament. (Registered 26 April 1999)
- 10-13 August 1999, to Azerbaijan, as guests of the Parliament of Azerbaijan, who paid for air fares and accommodation. (Registered 4 November 1999)
- 29 August-4 September, to South Africa as guest of Paramed, a company which operates in the medical and private security spheres, who paid for my transport and accommodation. (Registered 4 November 1999)
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2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc |
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- Occasional media fees.
- Occasional writing of articles.
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6. Overseas visits |
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- 25-26 March 1999, to Rome with the British-Italian Parliamentary Group, travel sponsored by GKN and Alitalia, and accommodation provided by the Italian Parliament. (Registered 26 April 1999)
- 10-13 August 1999, to Azerbaijan, as guests of the Parliament of Azerbaijan, who paid for air fares and accommodation. (Registered 4 November 1999)
- 29 August-4 September, to South Africa as guest of Paramed, a company which operates in the medical and private security spheres, who paid for my transport and accommodation. (Registered 4 November 1999)
- 20-27 April 2000, to Dallas as a guest of Mr John Kain, Director of the Cecil and Ida Green Center, University of Texas (Dallas) to give a public lecture (for which I received no fee). Economy flight and hotel accommodation paid for by the University of Texas (Dallas). (Registered 22 May 2000)
- 21-22 May 2000, to Moscow, to attend a seminar organised by the Centre for Political and International Studies (Russia) and Bradford University. Economy flight and hotel accommodation paid for by Bradford University. I received no fee. (Registered 7 August 2000)
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