Electoral Commissioners' register of gifts and hospitality 2025 - 2026
Our Commissioners must operate free from any actual, potential or perceived improper influence.
They are required to declare all gifts or hospitality they have been offered or received that may cause a conflict their role.
We also maintain a register of interests that our Commissioners have been offered or received.
John Pullinger CB
Date received
17 March 2026
Individual or organisation offering
The Times (Max Kendix) and the Financial Times (Anna Gross)
Description
Lunch offered to discuss the Commission’s upcoming work and priorities. Accepted to promote the work of the Commission. Estimated value £40.
Carole Mills
Date received
January 2026
Individual or organisation offering
Electoral Commission India
Description
The listed gifts and hospitality were offered and accepted as the Electoral Commission’s delegate at the International Elections Conference in New Delhi, India (19-25 January 2026):
Accommodation, travel and food throughout the conference. Estimated value £1,893.
Welcome gift of a bouquet of 20 red roses. Accepted and kept in room until departure. Estimated value £40.
Artwork scroll. Accepted and handed to Electoral Commission for retention. Estimated value £75.
Visit to Taj Mahal, including transport, guided tour and lunch, as part of conference programme. Estimated value £150.
Woven scarf. Accepted and retained. Estimated value £40.