Hi,

>>Government runs by a different set of rules
>couple of people from a big customer coming to see us at our offices and they brought their own lunch with them. They were not allowed to accept hospitality from a supplier.

Some years ago, company I was associated with had a VAT inspector in; she not only brought her lunch but also her coffee or tea; she said she wasn't allowed to accept anything from the company. Mind, I suspect some VAT inspectors also have to be concerned about being poisoned ...

Regards,