Kingston and Surbiton MP Edward Davey has welcomed the publication of his use of banquet facilities at the House of Commons.

He said he made no money for himself or his party from the bookings, which included controversial lobbyist Bell Pottinger, the Kingston Cancer Unit appeal and dinner for Kingston Liberal Democrats.

Under the rules at the time, the lavish dining facilities with views across the Thames could be hired by MPs, but not to make “direct financial or material gain” by parties, sponsors, or any person or group.

MPs booked facilities in the House of Commons for everything from a display of Afghan carpets to a lunch for classic car rally enthusiasts.

In Scotland, the First Minister Alex Salmond is facing an investigation into claims he broke Scottish parliamentary rules by auctioning off lunches in their restaurant at Holyrood for as much as £9,000.

Mr Davey said: “I didn’t ever, ever profit myself at all. Lots of people lobby and that’s part of democratic society. You learn things when you talk to people.”

The bookings included a reception for 140 people for Kingston Magistrates’ Court in 2004, a cross-party event with Tory MP Michael Gove on Turkey in Europe organised by Bell Pottinger and Property People’s Network when he was dealing with housing issues.