All of Westmorland's Euro MPs have made their financial interests publicly available by authorising them to be published on the Internet.

North West MEP Chris Davies, a Liberal Democrat, welcomed the move.

He has made repeated calls in the European Parliament for greater openness.

To find the register of interests visit the European Parliament website at www.europarl.eu.int and follow the Members of European Parliament link, then click on the Union Jack icon.

The MEPs for the North West are Conservatives Sir Robert Atkins, Den Dover, Jackie Foster, Lord Inglewood and David Sumberg; Labour members Arlene McCarthy, Brian Simpson, Gary Titley and Terry Wynn; and Lib Dem Chris Davies.