19 November-1 December 2008, to Sydney, Australia, for a seminar on coal and climate change. Travel and accommodation paid by NUM Northumberland Area. (Registered 13 January 2009)

10-17 February 2008, to India, visiting Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi, to meet State and National Ministers, industrialists, academics, representatives of business organisations and a visit to a DfID funded project. All transport, accommodation and meals provided by the Government of India. (Registered 25 February 2008)

1-18 February 2006, to Australia and New Zealand, to examine coal production and clean coal technologies in both countries. Travel and accommodation provided by the Construction, Forestry, Energy and Mining Union (CFEMU Australia). (Registered 14 March 2006)

Rental income received from a flat in London

27 December 2003-3 January 2004, to Taiwan accompanied by my partner. Travel and accommodation paid for by the Government of Taiwan. (Registered 12 January 2004)

3-17 September 2000, to China, travel to China paid by myself, all travel and accommodation in China provided by the Chinese Association for International Understanding. (Registered 9 October 2000)

3-17 September 2000, to China, travel to China paid by myself, all travel and accommodation in China provided by the Chinese Association for International Understanding. (Registered 9 October 2000)

8-10 April 1999, to Waterford, Ireland, as guest speaker at a conference on leisure and tourism. My travel and hotel costs were paid for by LAMA (Local Authority Members Association). (Registered 2 May 1999)