DAMNING EMAILS

The exchanges between Andrew, his aide Amanda Thirsk and Jonathan Rowland that reveal the businessman’s special access on the taxpayer-funded mission to China

March 11, 2010

Andrew: This is my outline programme for China. Which events do you need to be at? Can you let Amanda know? March 15, 2010

Jonathan Rowland: Like to come to everything... if it’s not relevant for our business I will sit quietly.

Jonathan Rowland to Thirsk: Want to invite CEO of Ping An Insurance to meet with myself and the Duke... It is the largest insurance company in China and a good partner for all of us going forward.

Amanda Thirsk: That should be fine. Am expecting a re-draft of the programme from Beijing tomorrow so will give you a slot based on that.