MP Financial Interest
Tahir Ali (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
Original Source (15th April 2024)
4. Visits outside the UK
Name of donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar
Address of donor: Almirqab Tower, West Bay, Doha, Qatar
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation and food for me and a family member, value £8,972
Destination of visit: Qatar (Doha)
Dates of visit: 18 September 2023 to 23 September 2023
Purpose of visit: Qatar APPG visit to meet with ministers, the Shura Council, and senior local and international stakeholders in international development for the purpose of sharing knowledge and exploring ways of enhancing UK-Qatar cooperation on global development and aid.
(Registered 24 October 2023)
MP Financial Interest
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
Original Source (15th April 2024)
5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK
Name of donor: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (Qatar Ministry of Sports and Culture)
Address of donor: PO Box 7559, Doha, State of Qatar
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Guest at Qatar Goodwood Festival 2023, including accommodation, hospitality and Ball ticket, value £770
Date received: 3 August 2023 to 4 August 2023
Date accepted: 3 August 2023
Donor status: other
(Registered 16 August 2023)
MP Financial Interest
Philip Davies (Conservative - Shipley)
Original Source (15th April 2024)
5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK
Name of donor: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (Qatar Ministry of Sports and Culture)
Address of donor: PO Box 7559, Doha, State of Qatar
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Guest at Qatar Goodwood Festival 2023, including accommodation, hospitality and lunch, value £575
Date received: 31 July 2023 to 2 August 2023
Date accepted: 31 July 2023
Donor status: other
(Registered 21 August 2023)
MP Financial Interest
Esther McVey (Conservative - Tatton)
Original Source (15th April 2024)
5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK
Name of donor: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (Qatar Ministry of Sports and Culture)
Address of donor: PO Box 7559, Doha, State of Qatar
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Guest at Qatar Goodwood Festival 2023, including accommodation, hospitality and lunch, value £575
Date received: 31 July 2023 to 2 August 2023
Date accepted: 31 July 2023
Donor status: other
(Registered 21 August 2023)
MP Financial Interest
Alun Cairns (Conservative - Vale of Glamorgan)
Original Source (15th April 2024)
5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK
Name of donor: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (Qatar Ministry of Sports and Culture)
Address of donor: PO Box 7559, Doha, State of Qatar
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets to the Qatar Goodwood Festival 2023, including accommodation and hospitality, value £1,040
Date received: 3 August 2023 to 4 August 2023
Date accepted: 3 August 2023
Donor status: other
(Registered 30 August 2023)
MP Financial Interest
John Whittingdale (Conservative - Maldon)
Original Source (15th April 2024)
5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK
Name of donor: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (Qatar Ministry of Sports and Culture) and the Embassy of the State of Qatar
Address of donor: 1 South Audley Street, London W1K 1NB
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets to Qatar Goodwood Festival 2023 including hospitality and accommodation for one night, value £600
Date received: 2 August 2023
Date accepted: 2 August 2023
Donor status: other
(Registered 7 August 2023)
MP Financial Interest
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
Original Source (15th April 2024)
4. Visits outside the UK
Name of donor: Media City Qatar
Address of donor: Floor 17 & 18, Tornado Tower, Building 17, Zone 60, Street 810, Corner Majlis Al Taawoon And, Al Funduq St, Doha
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation and food, value £6,900
Destination of visit: Qatar (Doha)
Dates of visit: 20 May 2023 to 24 May 2023
Purpose of visit: To participate at the Bloomberg Qatar Economic Forum 2023 and meet Qatari and international officials to discuss current affairs including regional conflict resolution, labour rights and Qatar-UK bilateral relations.
(Registered 19 June 2023)
MP Financial Interest
Alun Cairns (Conservative - Vale of Glamorgan)
Original Source (15th April 2024)
4. Visits outside the UK
Name of donor: Media City Qatar
Address of donor: Floor 17 & 18, Tornado Tower, Bldg. 17, Zone 60, Street 810, Corner Majlis Al Taawoon And, Al Funduq Street, Doha, Qata
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation, internal travel and meals, value £6,900
Destination of visit: Qatar (Doha)
Dates of visit: 20 May 2023 to 24 May 2023
Purpose of visit: To participate at the Bloomberg Qatar Economic Forum 2023 and meet Qatari and international officials to discuss current affairs including regional conflict resolution, labour rights, and Qatar-UK bilateral relations.
(Registered 6 June 2023)
MP Financial Interest
Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)
Original Source (15th April 2024)
4. Visits outside the UK
Name of donor: (1) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar (2) COP28 Presidency Office
Address of donor: (1) Almirqab Tower, West Bay, Doha, Qatar (2) Capital Plaza, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): (1) Private jet provided for return flights between Dubai and Doha, plus transportation, for me and three members of staff., value £25,508.83 (2) Airport transfer and daily travel by car during COP28 (value is approximate), value £765
Destination of visit: Qatar (Doha) and United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Dates of visit: 30 November 2023 to 3 December 2023
Purpose of visit: Meeting with the Emir of Qatar, travelling from COP28 in Dubai. Attending COP28 as part of my frontbench role.
(Registered 13 December 2023; updated 18 December 2023)
Lords Chamber
Israel and Gaza
- Wed 22 May 2024
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Mentions:
1: None My noble friend Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon is in Qatar today, discussing a health partnership for Palestinians - Speech Link
2: Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD - Life peer) Finally, Minister Mitchell pointed out that the Minister was in Qatar on Monday, looking at provision - Speech Link
3: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con - Life peer) priority of the United Kingdom Government, together with our key partners.The noble Baroness mentioned Qatar - Speech Link
4: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con - Life peer) is the opinion of the Israeli Defence Minister.On the issue of hostages, I have just come back from Qatar - Speech Link