29 April-6 May 2009, to Cuba with the construction workers' union UCATT, to meet with Cuban trade unionists, government representatives and representatives of civil society, and to visit education and health projects. The visit was paid for by trade union solicitors OH Parsons and Partners. (Registered 29 May 2009)

10-14 January 2008, to Venezuela on a fact-finding visit, attending a conference of the PSUV, meetings with government representatives, parliamentarians and others. Transport, accommodation and hospitality provided by the Venezuelan Government. (Registered 26 February 2008)

1-7 September 2007, to Venezuela for fact-finding visit. Accommodation paid for by the Government of Venezuela. (I paid for my flights.) (Registered 9 October 2007)

25 August-1 September 2007, to Colombia, for meetings with victims of human rights abuses, talks with government ministers and leaders of Colombian trade unions. Return flights and hotel accommodation provided by Justice for Colombia, a human rights NGO. (Registered 9 October 2007)

Occasional fees for opinion polls for Harris and MORI.