On 4 August 2008 I took part in a telephone interview carried out by Populus Limited (of Northburgh House, 10 Northburgh Street, London, EC1V 0AT). I received no direct payment or expenses. Populus Limited (a market research company) undertook this survey on behalf of a UK supermarket although I was not aware of the client until the end of the interview. Populus Ltd donated £50 to the Enable Alexandria branch on 31 October 2008 therefore this remuneration falls into the ‘up to £500 per annum’ bandwidth. [Registered 26 October 2008]

I took part in an interview carried out by Ipsos Mori Scotland (of 4 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH). I received no direct payment or expenses. Ipsos Mori Scotland (a market research company) undertook this survey on a wide range of subjects with a number of MSPs. The clients were identified to me during the course of the interview. Ipsos Mori Scotland donated £100 to the Enable Alexandria branch, with the cheque received in my office on 23 October 2008 and then forwarded to the Enable Alexandria branch. This remuneration therefore falls into the ‘up to £500 per annum’ bandwidth. [Registered 26 October 2008]

In May 2009 I took part in an interview carried out by ComRes (of 152 Morrison Street, The Exchange, Edinburgh, EH3 8EB). I received no direct payment or expenses. ComRes (a market research company) undertook this survey on a wide range of subjects with a number of MSPs. I was not directly aware of the clients. ComRes donated £50 to the Enable Helensburgh branch directly, with a cheque being received by the branch by 12 May 2009. This remuneration therefore falls into the ‘up to £500 per annum’ bandwidth. [Registered 11 June 2009]

In June 2009 I took part in an interview carried out by ComRes (of 152 Morrison Street, The Exchange, Edinburgh, EH3 8EB). I received no direct payment or expenses. ComRes (a market research company) undertook this survey on a wide range of subjects with a number of MSPs. I was not directly aware of the clients. ComRes agreed to donate £50 to the Dumbarton & District Pipe Band directly. This remuneration therefore falls into the ‘up to £500 per annum’ bandwidth. [Registered 11 June 2009]

On 3 July 2009 I took part in a telephone interview carried out by Populus Limited (of Northburgh House, 10 Northburgh Street, London, EC1V 0AT). I received no direct payment or expenses. Populus Limited (a market research company) undertook this survey on behalf of a number of companies. I was not directly aware of the clients until the end of the interview. Populus Limited agreed to donate £75 to CHAS at Robin House directly. This remuneration therefore falls into the ‘up to £500 per annum’ bandwidth. [Registered 12 July 2009]

In December 2007 I held a Christmas card competition. On 8 January 2008 Asda Dumbarton, a retail store, (of Asda Stores Limited, Asda House, Great Wilson Street, Leeds, LS11 5AD) provided to Enable Scotland a donation of between £501 and £1,000 (specifically £1,000) for the printing and prizes associated with the Christmas Card competition. In December 2008 I also held a Christmas card competition. On 15 December 2008 Asda Dumbarton, a retail store, (of Asda Stores Limited, Asda House, Great Wilson Street, Leeds, LS11 5AD) provided a donation of £500 for the printing associated with the Christmas Card competition. In December 2009 I held a Christmas Card Competition. On 12 December 2009 Asda Dumbarton, a retail store, (of Asda Stores Limited, Asda House, Great Wilson Street, Leeds, LS11 5AD) provided a donation of £500 for the printing associated with the Christmas Card Competition and £100 towards prizes. [Registered 17 December 2008, Amended Interest 21 December 2009]

Member held a Christmas card competition, Christmas 2003. ASDA Dumbarton provided sponsorship of the competition (one-off donation) to the sum of £618.51.

Member held a Christmas card competition, Christmas 2004. ASDA Dumbarton provided sponsorship of the competition (one-off donation) to the sum of £600.00 approximately.

Member held a Christmas card competition, Christmas 2005. ASDA Dumbarton provided sponsorship of the competition (one-off donation) to the sum of £600.00.

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 18 December 2009]

On 10 and 11 September 2007 I visited Brussels. The trip was a familiarisation visit for members of the European and External Relations Committee organised and paid for by the European Commission. The estimated cost of the flights, meals and accommodation was £456 (Hotel 170euros; Flights 440euros; Dinner
27euros; lunch 25euros) which was met by the European Commission.[Registered 25 September 2007]

I own, jointly with my family members, a house in Algarve, Portugal with a market value of over £350,000. The estate has not yet been concluded but I believe that this interest was acquired on 17 March 2009. [Registered 11 June 2009]

Unremunerated Director of Strathleven Regeneration Company Ltd, previously registered on 16 November 2001.

Unremunerated Chair of the Prince’s Trust – Dunbartonshire Board, previously registered in March 2003.

Unremunerated Honorary Vice-President of Energy Action Scotland, previously registered on 8 August 2006.

On 8 February 2008 I received a gift of flowers from the Ben View Resource Centre. This gift has a value of approximately £30. [Registered 14 February 2008]

On 21 March 2008 I received a gift of malt whisky and chocolates from a constituent. This gift has a value of approximately £35. [Registered 15 April 2008]

On 11 April 2008 I received a gift of a photographic print of Loch Lomond from Duck Bay Hotel. This gift has a value of approximately £40. [Registered 15 April 2008]

On 11 April 2008 I received tickets and hospitality for the Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh Rugby match at Firhill from the Scottish Rugby Union for myself and two guests. This gift has a value of approximately £300. [Registered 15 April 2008]

On 3 August 2008 I received two weekend tickets for the ‘Live at Loch Lomond Festival’ and hospitality from West Dunbartonshire Council. The approximate value of this gift is £200. [Registered 4 August 2008]

On 11 July 2009 I received two tickets for the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club and hospitality from Chivas Brothers. The approximate value of this gift is £400. [Registered 12 July 2009]