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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MINISTERIAL, GIFTS, HOSPITALITY, OVERSEAS TRAVEL & MEETINGS WITH EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS (INCLUDING MEETINGS WITH NEWSPAPER AND OTHER MEDIA PROPRIETORS, EDITORS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES)1
1 January 2015 to 31 March 2015
GIFTS GIVEN OVER £140
The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health Date gift given From Gift Value Outcome Nil
Dr. Dan Poulter / Parliamentary Under-Secretary for State for Health Date gift given From Gift Value Outcome Nil
Norman Lamb MP, Minister of State for Care and Support Date gift given From Gift Value Outcome Nil
Jane Ellison MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health Date gift given From Gift Value Outcome Nil
Earl Howe, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Quality Date gift given From Gift Value Outcome Nil
GIFTS RECEIVED OVER £140
The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health Date gift received
From Gift Value Outcome
Nil
1 Does not normally include meetings with Government bodies such as other Government Departments, NDPBs, Non-Ministerial Departments, Agencies, Government reviews and representatives of Parliament, devolved or foreign governments.
Norman Lamb MP, Minister of State for Care and Support Date gift received
From Gift Value Outcome
Nil
Jane Ellison MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health Date gift received
From Gift Value Outcome
Nil
Dr Dan Poulter MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health Date gift received
From Gift Value Outcome
Nil
Earl Howe, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Quality Date gift received
From Gift Value Outcome
Nil HOSPITALITY2
The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health Date Name of Organisation Type of Hospitality Received 6 January 2015 Royal College of Physicians Dinner 4 February 2015 College of Emergency
Medicine Dinner
Dr. Dan Poulter / Parliamentary Under-Secretary for State for Health Date Name of Organisation Type of Hospitality Received Nil
Norman Lamb MP, Minister of State for Care and Support Date Name of Organisation Type of Hospitality Received 12 March 2015 The Times Dinner 17 March 2015 Mental Health Annual
Conference Dinner
2. Does not normally include attendance at functions hosted by HM Government; ‘diplomatic’ functions in the
UK or abroad, hosted by overseas governments; minor refreshments at meetings, receptions, conferences, and seminars; and offers of hospitality which were declined. * indicates if accompanied by spouse/partner or other family member or friend.’
Earl Howe, Parliamentary-under-Secretary of State for Quality Date Name of Organisation Type of Hospitality Received 4 February 2015 College of Emergency
Medicine Dinner
Jane Ellison MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health Date Name of Organisation Type of Hospitality Received Nil
OVERSEAS TRAVEL
The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health Date(s) of trip Destination Purpose of
trip ‘Scheduled’ ‘No 32 (The Royal) Squadron’ or ‘other RAF’ or ‘Chartered’ or ‘Eurostar’
Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used
Total cost including travel, and accommodation of Minister only
16 – 17 March 2015
Geneva, Switzerland
To attend a World Health Organisation summit
Scheduled £265
Dr. Dan Poulter / Parliamentary Under-Secretary for State for Health Date(s) of trip Destination Purpose of
trip ‘Scheduled’ ‘No 32 (The Royal) Squadron’ or ‘other RAF’ or ‘Chartered’ or ‘Eurostar’
Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used
Total cost including travel, and accommodation of Minister only
Nil
Norman Lamb MP, Minister of State for Care and Support
Date(s) of trip Destination Purpose of
trip ‘No 32 (The Royal) Squadron’ or ‘other RAF’ or ‘Charter’ or ‘Eurostar’
Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used
Total cost including travel, and accommodation of Minister only
Nil
Earl Howe, Parliamentary-under-Secretary of State for Quality
Date(s) of trip
Destination Purpose of trip
‘No 32 (The Royal) Squadron’ or ‘other RAF’ or ‘Charter’ or ‘Eurostar’
Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used
Total cost including travel, and accommodation of Minister only
Nil
Jane Ellison MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health Date(s) of trip Destination Purpose of
trip ‘No 32 (The Royal) Squadron’ or ‘other RAF’ or ‘Charter’ or ‘Eurostar’
Number of officials accompanying Minister, where non-scheduled travel is used
Total cost including travel, and accommodation of Minister only
Nil
MEETINGS WITH EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS (INCLUDING MEETINGS WITH NEWSPAPER AND OTHER MEDIA PROPRIETORS, EDITORS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES)3
The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health Date of Meeting Name of Organisation Purpose of Meeting January 2015 College of Emergency Medicine Catch-up discussion on NHS winter
pressures January 2015 Ovarian Cancer Action Introductory discussion on ovarian
cancer services January 2015 World Health Organisation Bi-lateral with Margaret Chan, Director
General January 2015 Greene King Discussion on Dementia Friends
programme January 2015 Royal College of General
Practitioners Catch-up discussion on NHS primary care services
January 2015 Unison Discussion on NHS industrial relations January 2015 National Association of Primary
Care Catch-up discussion on NHS primary care services
February 2015 Cambridge Health Network Roundtable discussion on healthcare technology
February 2015 Eli Lilly Introductory discussion February 2015 Air Accidents Investigation
Branch Introductory discussion on airline safety
March 2015 OC&C Stategy Consultants Discussion on leadership March 2015 World Health Organisation International Summit in Geneva March 2015 Organisation for Economic Co-
operation and Development Discussion on healthcare services in England
March 2015 Macmillan, Marie Curie, National Council for Palliative Care, Cicely Saunders International, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Sue Ryder, Hospice Uk
Roundtable discussion on end of life care
Dr. Dan Poulter / Parliamentary Under-Secretary for State for Health Date of Meeting Name of Organisation Purpose of Meeting January 2015 Group B Strep Support Cross party delegation to discuss
concerns of Group B Strep Support Group
January 2015 British Medical Association Discussion on General Medical Council objectives
January 2015 General Medical Council, Health Education England and Medical Schools Council
Discussion on point of registration
3 Does not normally include meetings with Government bodies such as other Government Departments, NDPBs, Non-Ministerial Departments, Agencies, Government reviews and representatives of Parliament, devolved or foreign governments. Visits, attendance at seminars, conferences, receptions, media, interviews etc would not normally be classed as meetings.
January 2015 Federation of Surgical Speciality Associations
Catch-up discussion on medical innovation
February 2015 Allied Health Professional Forum Catch-up discussion with Allied Health Professional leads
March 2015 Children and Young People's Forum
Catch up discussion on children and young people
March 2015 Royal College of Physicians Discussion on workforce. March 2015 Royal College of Obstetricians
and Gynaecologists Catch-up discussion on gynaecology
Norman Lamb MP, Minister of State for Care and Support
Date of meeting Name of organisation Purpose of meeting January 2015 Think Ahead Catch-up discussion January 2015 Care England Discussion on integrated care January 2015 Centreforum Discussion on social care January 2015 Challenging Behaviour
Foundation Discussion on learning disability
January 2015 National Council for Palliative Care and Dying Matters
Discussion on end of life care
January 2015 The Priory Discussion on addiction and mental health
January 2015 Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Steering Group
Discussion on upcoming review of VCSE organisations
January 2015 Care and Support Transformation Group
Discussion on social care
February 2015 Local Government Association Discussion on sector-led improvement February 2015 UK Council of Psychotherapists Discussion on gay conversion therapy February 2015 Carers call to action Discussion on carers and dementia February 2015 Learning Disability Programme
Board Discussion on learning disability
February 2015 Service User and Care Advisory Group
Discussion on social care
February 2015 Dementia Programme Board Discussion on dementia February 2015 Carers UK Social care discussion February 2015 Black mental health UK Discussion on mental health in BME
population February 2015 Student Minds and Royal College
of General Practitioners Discussion on eating disorders
March 2015 Association of Business Insurers Discussion about financial products in social care
March 2015 Transforming Care Assurance Board
Discussion on learning disabilities
March 2015 Think Ahead Regular catch up March 2015 Ofcom, Samaritans, BT Discussion to set up free phone line
for suicide prevention March 2015 Kate Nash and Associates Discussion on learning disabilities March 2015 Bishop James/Gosport Inquiry
Panel Discussion on abuse in Gosport
March 2015 British Youth Council Discussion on young people in
Government March 2015 Southern Health Discussion on standards of care March 2015 The Haven Discussion on concerns about funding
for Haven project March 2015 People First England Discussion on learning disabilities March 2015 Macmillan, Marie Curie, National
Council for Palliative Care, Cicely Saunders International, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Sue Ryder, Hospice UK
Roundtable discussion on end of life care
March 2015 Crisis Care Steering Group Discussion on crisis care March 2015 Autism Programme Board Discussion on autism
Earl Howe, Parliamentary-under-Secretary of State for Quality Date of Meeting Name of Organisation Purpose of Meeting January 2015 World Health Organisation Bi-lateral meeting with Director
General Margaret Chan January 2015 Association of British Healthcare
Industries Discussion on patient issues on industry, Healthcare Acquired Infections, Engagement with NHS England
January 2015 Specialised Healthcare Alliance Discussion on specialised commissioning
January 2015 British Medical Association Catch up discussion 5 February 2015 UK Sepsis Trust Discussion on public health aspect of
sepsis February 2015 Specialised Healthcare Alliance Continued discussion on specialised
commissioning February 2015 Which? Discussion on dentistry pricing
transparency February 2015 Wisper Public Affairs Discussion on undiagnosed HIV February 2015 Neuro Foundation Discussion on rare diseases March 2015 Pharmaceutical Services
Negotiating Committee Discussion on community pharmacy
March 2015 Self Care Forum Discussion on self care March 2015 Healthwatch UK Catch-up with Anna Bradley March 2015 Health Foundation Presentation of work of Health
Foundation
Jane Ellison MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health Date of Meeting Name of Organisation Purpose of Meeting January 2015 Tesco Discussion on Tesco’s
commitment to customers for making healthier choices.
January 2015 Youth Sport Trust Discussion on physical activity in schools.
March 2015 Yum Restaurants Discussion on the Responsibility Deal.
March 2015 Black Mental Health UK Introductory discussion March 2015 Prostate Cancer UK General discussion on cancer
policy.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY RECEIVED AND MEETINGS WITH NEWSPAPER AND OTHER MEDIA PROPRIETORS, EDITORS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES
SPECIAL ADVISERS
1 January 2015 to 31 March 2015
GIFTS RECEIVED4 Christina Robinson - None Sue Beeby – None Edward Jones – None Paul Harrison – None HOSPITALITY5 Name of Special Adviser – Sue Beeby Date of hospitality
Name of organisation Type of hospitality received
Nil Name of Special Adviser – Christina Robinson Date of hospitality
Name of organisation Type of hospitality received
Nil Name of Special Adviser – Edward Jones Date of hospitality
Name of organisation Type of hospitality received
21 January 2015
ITV Ticket to National Television Awards
Name of Special Adviser – Paul Harrison Date of hospitality
Name of organisation Type of hospitality received
Nil MEETINGS WITH NEWSPAPER AND OTHER MEDIA PROPRIETORS, EDITORS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES)6
4 Gifts should, in general, be refused, but gifts and benefits of a trivial or inexpensive nature (such as calendars and other gifts of a small monetary value) can be distinguished from more expensive and substantial offers. Staff must report offers of gifts, hospitality, awards, decorations and other benefits, through line managers, to their personnel sections who will advise on acceptance. A Declaration of Interest Form should be completed. 5 There are no set minimum or maximum levels for accepting hospitality from external stakeholders. Guidelines state that staff : ...should accept hospitality only when this can be defended as being in the interests of the Department's business – for example, because significant relationship-building is a business aim. Does not normally include attendance at functions hosted by HM Government; ‘diplomatic’ functions in the UK or abroad, hosted by overseas governments; minor refreshments at meetings, receptions, conferences, and seminars; and offers of hospitality which were declined. * indicates if accompanied by spouse, partner, or other family member or friend.
Name of Special Adviser – Christina Robinson Date of Meeting Name of Organisation Purpose of Meeting Nil Name of Special Adviser – Edward Jones Date of Meeting Name of Organisation Purpose of Meeting Nil Name of Special Adviser – Paul Harrison Date of Meeting Name of Organisation Purpose of Meeting 14 January 2015 ITN Background briefing/general
catch up Name of Special Adviser – Sue Beeby Date of Meeting Name of Organisation Purpose of Meeting 14 January 2015 ITN Background briefing/general
catch up
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
6 Does not include details of official meetings where special advisers attended alongside their Ministers.
PERMANENT SECRETARIES MEETINGS WITH EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
1 January 2015 to 31 March 2015
Permanent Secretary, Department of Health, Dame Una O’Brien DCB Date of Meeting Name of Organisation Purpose of Meeting January 2015 The Kennedy Trust Catch-up discussion January 2015 Health Service Ombudsman Catch-up discussion February 2015 Association of Chief Executives
of Voluntary Organisations Catch-up discussion
March 2015 Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
Introductory discussion with new President
March 2015 National Audit Office Introductory discussion with new non-executive Board member
March 2015 United Kingdom Homecare Association
Catch-up discussion
March 2015 Lilly UK Introductory discussion
Chief Medical Officer, Dame Sally Davies DBE Date of Meeting Name of Organisation Purpose of Meeting January 2015 Royal College of Nursing Catch-up discussion on
Antimicrobial resistance and ebola
January 2015 Imperial College London Introductory discussion January 2015 Sport England Catch-up discussion January 2015 Merck Sharp and Dohme Ltd Catch-up discussion January 2015 General Medical Council Catch-up discussion January 2015 Academy of Medical Sciences Catch-up discussion January 2015 Feeling Nuts Campaign Introductory discussion January 2015 World Health Organisation Executive Board meeting January 2015 Medecin Sans Frontieres Catch-up meeting on Ebola
response February 2015 Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council Introductory discussion
February 2015 Wellcome Trust Catch-up discussion on Antimicrobial resistance
February 2015 Norlien Foundation Catch-up discussion February 2015 World Innovation Summit for
Health Catch-up discussion
February 2015 Alberta Innovates Catch-up discussion March 2015 Medical Research Council Council meeting March 2015 World Innovation Summit for
Health Summit on international health and Antimicrobial resistance
March 2015 Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
Catch-up meeting on Antimicrobial resistance
March 2015 The Foundation for Science and Technology
Discussion on forward-look of foundation events
March 2015 Alberta innovates Catch-up discussion March 2015 Cambridge Globalist Introductory discussion March 2015 Japan Agency for Medical
Research and Development Catch-up discussion
March 2015 GlaxoSmithKline Catch-up discussion on Ebola response
March 2015 Johnson and Johnson Catch-up discussion on Ebola response