The former attorney general had been advising the British Virgin Islands government – via London-based law firm Withers LLP – during an inquiry into allegations of state corruption.
He was paid more than £54,000 for legal work in October, according to the most recent update of the parliamentary register of interests.
This most recent declaration brings his total legal earnings this year to almost £955,000, on top of his MP’s salary of £81,932.
Sir Geoffrey has been referred to Westminster’s rules watchdog after allegations he used his parliamentary office while advising the government of the Caribbean islands.
He had joined day 55 of the British Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry via video link on Wednesday while the Commons was sitting.
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