21 April 2010
George Freeman has published his "Parliamentary Candidate Declaration of Interests".
George said:
"The breech of trust by the last Parliament in the expenses scandal has heightened the need for all MPs to disclose their outside interests and confirm that they are a UK taxpayer. I have therefore published my schedule of interests, which I have prepared in accordance with the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice.
"I feel very strongly that we need new people in Parliament with hands on experience of the real world, and of the industries and businesses whose affairs we regulate. But I believe that means we need to be very open about any roles so constituents can decide - at the ballot box - whether their MP is doing a good job and worthy of continuing in office.
"Not being a professional career politician, and coming to politics as a 42 year old local businessman, I have a small number of outside interests and advisory roles in food, farming and science which reflect my deep interest in the potential of these sectors for our local economy. I believe these advisory roles will be positive strength in my ability to promote the economic needs of the Mid Norfolk constituency, and if elected I would intend to continue with this level of advisory role with these organisations (or in the event of their changing or ceasing to operate potentially alternative similar), subject of course to their relevance to Mid Norfolk and being able to fulfil my Parliamentary duties."
| Parliamentary Candidate Declaration of Interests
George said:
"The breech of trust by the last Parliament in the expenses scandal has heightened the need for all MPs to disclose their outside interests and confirm that they are a UK taxpayer. I have therefore published my schedule of interests, which I have prepared in accordance with the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice.
"I feel very strongly that we need new people in Parliament with hands on experience of the real world, and of the industries and businesses whose affairs we regulate. But I believe that means we need to be very open about any roles so constituents can decide - at the ballot box - whether their MP is doing a good job and worthy of continuing in office.
"Not being a professional career politician, and coming to politics as a 42 year old local businessman, I have a small number of outside interests and advisory roles in food, farming and science which reflect my deep interest in the potential of these sectors for our local economy. I believe these advisory roles will be positive strength in my ability to promote the economic needs of the Mid Norfolk constituency, and if elected I would intend to continue with this level of advisory role with these organisations (or in the event of their changing or ceasing to operate potentially alternative similar), subject of course to their relevance to Mid Norfolk and being able to fulfil my Parliamentary duties."
| Parliamentary Candidate Declaration of Interests
