1. Employment and Earnings
None. (Registered 10 April 2017)
2. Donations and other support
None. (Registered 10 April 2017)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality
None. (Registered 10 April 2017)
4. Visits
2 - 13 October 2016: I visited Washington DC, Arkansas and Ohio for the purpose of gaining an understanding of the American Legislative System and state-by-state best practice that could benefit Northern Ireland. The total cost confirmed to be £6100 and was paid by the US Federal Government (through the American Embassy) with flights, accommodation and hospitality all provided.
25 October - 5 November 2016: As a Board Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Business Trust (NIABT), I took part in the NIABT & The Confucius Institute 'Assembly and Business Delegation' to China, including Beijing, Shenyang and Hubei.The visit was for the purpose of identifying potential business strengths for Northern Ireland and to gain a better understanding of the Chinese political system. The flights, accommodation and hospitality costs were met by NIABT and The Confucius Institute. (Registered 10 April 2017)
5. Shareholdings
None. (Registered 10 April 2017)
6. Land and Property
None. (Registered 10 April 2017)
7. Miscellaneous
None. (Registered 10 April 2017)
8. Unremunerated interests
None. (Registered 10 April 2017)
9. Family members who benefit from Office Cost Expenditure
None. (Registered 10 April 2017)