THE financial interests of Worcestershire MPs has been revealed with the three county MPs saying they support and abide by the rules.

The issue has become topical after a committee concluded Owen Paterson MP had breached rules on paid advocacy when he acted as a paid consultant to two firms.

Analysis of the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, which includes everything declared until October 18 this year, shows (as recorded):

Worcester MP Robin Walker

• Category: Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year Registered interest: Flat in London (Registered May 14, 2015).

• Category: Miscellaneous

Registered interest: Member of the Worcester Towns Fund Board from January 14, 2020.

This is an unpaid role. (Registered February 4, 2020).

Mr Walker said: "The flat in London has been sold now.

"Quite rightly when you are a minister you can't have any outside interests at all."

Mid-Worcestershire MP Nigel Huddleston

• Category: Miscellaneous

Registered interest: Shareholding, below the threshold for registering.

I have held these shares since before I was elected as an MP in May 2015. (Registered August 16, 2019)

Mr Huddleston said: "The rules are clear; MPs should prevent conflicts arising between their public duties and private interests including financial interests.

"I’ve always ensured I abide by these rules and register interests through appropriate channels.”

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin

• Category: Employment and earnings

Registered interest: Payment of £150 from Britain Thinks, for taking part in an interview. September 7, 2021.

Fee paid direct to charity. (Registered September 29, 2021)

The MP commented: "I support many local charities and as Patron of the Nora Parsons Day Centre in Wichenford, I was pleased to take part in a one hour interview and direct the payment to this charity.

"I support the requirement for MPs to register every penny they receive directly or indirectly and that includes anything that is donated to charities they support in return for their time.”