24-26 August 2004, to Stavanger, Norway to visit Offshore Northern (ONS) conference and exhibition, with the British Offshore Oil and Gas All-Party Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality sponsored by UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), Statoil and Chevron Texaco. (Registered 22 November 2004)

24-26 August 2004, to Stavanger, Norway to visit Offshore Northern (ONS) conference and exhibition, with the British Offshore Oil and Gas All-Party Parliamentary Group. Flights, accommodation, transport and hospitality sponsored by UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), Statoil and Chevron Texaco. (Registered 22 November 2004)

2-3 September 2003, as a member of the All-Party Rail Group I was accompained by my wife on the group's visit to Doncaster, Immingham, York, and Whitby, sponsored by EWS Railways, GNER, Jarvis plc, Arriva and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, who provided transport, accommodation and hospitality. (Registered 22 September 2003)

10 August 2003, as a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Football Group I took part in a Four Nations Football tournament in Cardiff. The tournament was sponsored by McDonalds Restaurant, who provided accommodation, hospitality and tickets to the Community Shield Football game. (Registered 22 September 2003)