UK MPs criticised for Cayman government-paid holiday on Cayman Islands

Lindsay Hoyle, Labour MP for Chorley and Nigel Evans, Conservative MP for Ribble Valley are facing criticism for not declaring a five-day trip they took to the Cayman Islands, which was paid for by the Cayman Islands government (with flights courtesy of Virgin Atlantic).

The accusations are severe given that MPs are not allowed to accept gifts in exchange for questions back in the House of Commons, or to influence debate.
 
A quick search through Hoyle and Evans' speeches however, and it appears the Cayman Islands government didn't get much value for money.

Evans has never mentioned the Cayman Islands in the House of Commons.

Hoyle has mentioned them four times.

He chairs the all-party group on Gibraltar, whatever that means.

Hoyle said he was 'pleased to visit many of (the Caribbean Islands) as an MP (for free). This year I went to the Cayman islands and Gibraltar. I sat and drank Pina Coladas the whole time'.

He said the Cayman Islands should have an 'official voice' in Parliament, and they are asking for 'more powers'.

Not particularly inspiring.

He also asked Geoff Hoon what the UK's feelings were on the Cayman Islands. Mr Hoon said they were 'good'.

He asked Meg Munn the same question. She repeated they were 'good'.

I think as long as the Cayman Islands don't declare war on the UK, they will always be 'good'. It's a friendly nation.

After Hurricane Paloma, when Cayman Brac was damaged, he asked what was going on. He was told the Royal Navy were there but the Cayman Islands government said they didn't need any help.

And that's it. That's all he said.

Not much bang for your buck, eh, Cayman Islands.