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DFID Minister of State, Swayne, return: July to September 2015
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| DFID Minister of State Swayne, hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations. July to Sept 2015 | DFID Minister of of State, Swayne hospitality, travel and meetings with external organisations. July to Sept 2015 | |||||||
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| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | Trant | To hear about their work in the British Overseas Territories | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) | To discuss work in OPTs | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) | To discuss work in OPTs | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | Oxfam | To discuss the humanitarian situation in Yemen | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Sep-15 | Bretton Woods Project | To discuss World Bank Social Safeguards | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Sep-15 | UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) | To discuss the humanitarian situation in Yemen | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Sep-15 | Mercy Corps | To discuss MercyCorps’ approach, experiences and lessons learned from their programmes on economic development fragile states | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Sep-15 | Palestine Platform | To discuss DFID's work in OPTs | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in Pakistan | To discuss DFID support to BISP | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | Commentators on the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province | To discuss the political settlement in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in Pakistan | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | The Commission on the Status of Women | To discuss gender equality and the status of women in Pakistan | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | Aawaz Community Members & Project Partners | To learn about the AAWAZ Voice and Accountability Community Development Programme. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | Senior academics from universities in Lahore | To discuss what Punjab is doing to promote investment and inclusive,equitable growth. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | Punjab Information Technology Board | To explore how Punjab, with support from DFID, is using technology to address service delivery and governance challenges | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | Political commentators in Punjab | To discuss key development challenges in Punjab Province, Pakistan. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | Private sector business leaders in Pakistan | To discuss the investment climate in Pakistan and issues faced by the private sector . | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and World Food Programme (WFP) in Jordan | To discuss Syria crisis, WFP funding situation and UN expectations of UK role in region. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | UNRWA and WFP in Jordan | To hear about the delivery of assistance in Jordan and how this fits in with the overall Syrian response. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | UN officials in Lebanon | Reaching All Children with Education (RACE) Enrolment Planning Review Meeting with Lebanese government officials and UN and DFID Officials | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | International Rescue Committee | Launch event for the DFID-funded livelihoods centre in Mount Lebanon operated by IRC. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Syria | To receive updates on the humanitarian situation on the ground and on UNHCR’s response. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Bekaa | To discuss the UNHCR's work in the Bekaa valley. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bekaa | Visit to municipalities DFID is supporting in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs through UNDP in Bar Elias, Bekaa. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Jul-15 | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Heads in Lebanon | Build relationships with incoming heads of UNHCR and UNICEF and thank outgoing RC/HC for work over past 18 months. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | World Bank, Unilever Bangladesh, Asia Trade & Competitiveness International Finance Corporation, Pran Bangladesh, Glaxo Smith Kline Bangladesh and Sidko Limited Bangladesh | To discuss the issues faced by the private sector in Bangladesh; the investment climate within which it operates, opportunities, challenges and rationale for DFID support | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) in Bangladesh | To discuss BRAC's views on the future strategy, vision and business model for BRAC and the next phase of the DFID/BRAC partnership. To discuss the challenges facing civil society in Bangladesh. To see some of BRAC's health and youth programmes. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | Mohammadi Group, Manusher Jonno Foundation, Dhaka Tribune, Odikhar, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) in Bangladesh | To discuss role of civil society organisations in Bangladesh. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | Annapurna Microfinance in India | To discuss DFID India’s Development Capital Investment programme and visit a microfinance institution in Odisha | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | Kanungo Institute of Diabetes Specialities Private Limited Hospital in India | To see DFID India’s private investment programme in action by visiting a diabetes focused low cost multi-speciality hospital in Bhubaneswar. To understand how a private hospital can deliver health benefits for the poor in the poorest states, while maintaining profitability. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | UN and International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Nepal | To discuss the UN coordination of the humanitarian response to the earthquake, and to understand successes and challenges | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | Red Cross and Samarth Nepal | To examine the earthquake impact and talk about the DFID disaster preparedness programme. Talk to Red Cross volunteers, see the site of prepositioned materials and talk to people affected by the earthquake. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | Madhesi People’s Right-Democratic Party, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoists, Nepal Sadbhawana Party, Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist, Nepali Congress, Investment Board of Nepal, Setopati Online, Kathmandu Post, Nepali Times | To discuss the recent developments in the constitution, and implications for the future political and economic direction of Nepal. | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Aug-15 | King Salman Humanitarian Centre, Riyadh | To discuss humanitarian situation in Yemen | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Sep-15 | UN-Habitat | To discuss DFID's work in OPTs | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Sep-15 | Hebron Rehabilitation Committee | To discuss DFID's work in OPTs | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Sep-15 | UN-Habitat, UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, World Bank and United Nations Special Coordinator Office (UNSCO) | To discuss development in Area C | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Sep-15 | United Nations Special Coordinator Office (UNSCO) | To discuss the Middle East Peace Process | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Sep-15 | United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), World Food Programme (WFP), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Iraq | To discuss what the priority needs and challenges are in the response to the humanitarian situation in Iraq | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Oct-15 | Norweigan Refugee Council, Danish Refugee Council, Save the Children Foundation, Mercy Corps, Mine Action Group, International Res Cross, IMC, NCCI in Iraq | To discuss the humanitarian situation in Iraq | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | Oct-15 | International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iraq | To discuss DFID's partnership with ICRC in Iraq | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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| Overseas travel | Not set | Not set | Overseas travel | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Minister | Date(s) of trip | Destination | Purpose of trip | Mode of transport | Cost of private jet or RAF plane hire, if relevant (£) | Number of officials who accompanied minister if non-shceduled travel was used | Accompanied by spouse, family member(s) or friend at public expense? | Total cost (for minister only) including all visas, accommodation, travel, meals etc (£) |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | 21/07/15 - 25/07/15 | Pakistan | Assessment of DFID Pakistan's portfolio, political calls with the Government of Pakistan | Scheduled flight | n/a | n/a | No | 1692 |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | 25/07/15 - 26/07/15 | Jordan | To discuss DFID funding to regional projects related to Syria crisis | Scheduled flight | n/a | n/a | No | 1162 |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | 26/07/15 - 29/07/15 | Lebanon | To discuss DFID funding to regional projects related to Syria crisis | Scheduled flight | n/a | n/a | No | 1091 |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | 23/08/15 - 24/08/15 | Bangladesh | To assess DFID's programme in Bangladesh | Scheduled flight | n/a | n/a | No | 1843 |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | 24/08/15 - 27/08/15 | India | To visit DFID economic development projects and hold political calls with Government of India | Scheduled flight | n/a | n/a | No | 793 |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | 27/08/15 - 28/08/15 | Nepal | To assess reconstruction effort following the earthquakes | Scheduled flight | n/a | n/a | No | 1000 |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | 31/08/2015 | Saudi Arabia | To meet Saudi and Yemeni Ministers to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Yemen | Scheduled flight | n/a | n/a | No | 2208 |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | 01/09/15 - 03/09/15 | Occupied Palestinian Territories | To assess DFID's programme in the OPTs | Scheduled flight | n/a | n/a | No | 1887 |
| Rt Hon Desmond Swayne TD MP | 28/09/15 - 01/30/15 | Iraq | To assess the humanitarian situation | Scheduled flight | n/a | n/a | No | 2838 |
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| Hospitality | Not set | Not set | Hospitality | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Minister | Date | Person or organisation that offered hospitality | Type of hospitality received | Accompanied by spouse, family member(s) or friend? | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Minister | Date | Person or organisation that offered hospitality | Nil return | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
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| Gifts | Not set | Not set | Gifts | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set | Not set |
| Minister | Date | Gift | Given or received | Who gift was given to or received from | Value (£) | Outcome (received gifts only) | Not set | Not set |
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