This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Freedom of Information request 'Scottish Parliament Hospitality Expenditure'.

Communications Directorate

Events and Speechwriting Division

St Andrews House

Regent Road

Edinburgh EH1 3DG

T: 0131-244 2182

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DC Willis

mailto:[FOI #19660 email]

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Our ref: FoI/09/01445

3rd February 2010

Dear Sir / Madam

Thank you for your request dated 9th October 2009 for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA)

You requested that we provide information on

  1. How much Scottish government has spent each month on alcoholic

beverages to host ministerial hospitality events, including

lunches, dinners and receptions over the past two years.

  1. How much Scottish government has spent each month on food to host

ministerial hospitality events, including lunches, dinners and

receptions over the past two years.

Please accept my apology for the delay in providing you with an answer. We endeavour to provide comprehensive information where possible and due to the detailed nature of your enquiry the search of our records is taking longer than the prescribed 20 working days. Work is continuing and we will reply as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely

D A McIntyre

Visits and Events Manager

St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG

www.scotland.gov.uk

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