31 August-5 September 2008, to Romania, with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, sponsored by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 23 September 2008)

19 June 2008, my wife and I were guests of Bechtel at Ascot Races. (Registered 26 August 2008)

22 February 2008, I flew from Carlisle to Isle of Man, leading a delegation to meet with the Chief Minister to discuss the future of Border Television. The flight was provided by Stobart Aviation. (Registered 11 March 2008)

9-15 September 2006, to China (Shanghai, Xian and Bejing), to visit Rail Freight facilities. Flights, hotel and transfer funded by the Rail Freight Group. (Registered 8 November 2006)

Fees from both Panels are sent directly to charities of my choice or the Labour Party.

Member of Harris Parliamentary Panel. (£1-£1,000)

Member of Political Opinion Panel of BPRI (Business Planning and Research International). (£1-£1,000)

23-24 March 2000, to Bruges as part of a West Coast Main Line All Party Group delegation to receive briefing on high speed tilting diesel trains for cross country services, as a guest of Bombadier Ltd and Virgin Trains, in my capacity as joint Chairman of the West Coast Main Line All-Party Group. (Registered 30 March 2000)