Ms Nessa Childers:

There has been a lot of talk about lobbying and my submissions on how we should deal with it. Legislation is not needed to begin that process, although it would be helpful. Members could list on their websites the names of everybody they meet who is trying to influence them. Of course, there is nothing wrong in that. If Members look at MEPs' websites, they will see that a number of MEPs, including myself, list all the meetings we have with what I consider lobbyists - not only industry lobbyists, but environment and health NGOs. Those whom I have met can be seen on my website. Also, any event I attend where I receive hospitality is mentioned. Sometimes I go to a meeting, but do not eat or accept the hospitality offered. I have found recording this quite difficult. One should try to record when one has been in receipt of hospitality. There have been occasions on which I have attended meetings but have not had the food on offer.