Hospitality events hosted by Ministers include lunches, dinners and receptions. They can range from hospitality afforded to visiting international dignitaries to events held in recognition of the contribution individuals or organisations have made to the wellbeing or development of Scotland and to ensure that Ministerial and Scottish Government priorities are delivered.
The government has adopted the practice of publishing on a quarterly basis the names of guests who have accepted an invitation to attend hospitality events hosted by Scottish Ministers.