The Register of Members' Financial Interests
As at 17th October 2016

Dowden, Oliver (Hertsmere)

Dowden, Oliver (Hertsmere)

1. Employment and earnings

From 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017, adviser to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE), Heron House, 10 Dean Farrar St, London SW1H 0DX. I will provide ad hoc advice, particularly on policy and political issues. Paid £1,500 gross every month for an expected commitment of 8-10 hours. (Registered 22 July 2015; updated 19 July 2016)

From 22 July 2015, adviser to Caxton Europe Asset Management Ltd. I expect to provide ad hoc advice and analysis on UK and international policy and political developments and to be paid £2,500 gross every month for an expected commitment of 8-10 hours. (Registered 23 July 2015)

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Name of donor: David Brownlow
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: guest at Carlton Club Political Dinner; value not available but likely to be over £300
Date received: 21 September 2015
Date accepted: 21 September 2015
Donor status: individual
(Registered 20 October 2015)

4. Visits outside the UK

Name of donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Address of donor: 2-2-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8919, Japan
Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): flights, accommodation and subsistence with a value of £10,867
Destination of visit: Japan
Date of visit: 13-20 February 2016
Purpose of visit: to gain a greater insight into Japanese affairs in fields including technology, cars, defence, foreign affairs and education.
(Registered 21 March 2016)

8. Miscellaneous

From 7 July 2016, a trustee to Law Family Education Trust (unpaid). (Registered 29 July 2016)

From 7 July 2016, a patron of the Peace Hospice, Watford (unpaid). (Registered 29 July 2016)

7 July 2016, a member of the Board of the Japan 21st Century Group (unpaid). (Registered 29 July 2016)