I was specifically envisioning something like a government sponsored, or affiliated conference like speaking at an NOAA, DOD, etc workshop (which could fall under &quot;attempt to influence ... government... parties&quot;), which again is where the confusion comes from, and why the associated organizations are trying to bring clarity.<p>And for clarity, it&#x27;s not a law, but new wording being put into all grant contracts.  In it&#x27;s entirety reads:<p>&quot;The following costs are not Eligible Expenditure: Payments that support activity intended to influence or attempt to influence Parliament, government or political parties, or attempting to influence the awarding or renewal of contracts and grants, or attempting to influence legislative or regulatory action.&quot;[0]<p>[0] - <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.gov.uk&#x2F;government&#x2F;news&#x2F;government-announces-new-clause-to-be-inserted-into-grant-agreements" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.gov.uk&#x2F;government&#x2F;news&#x2F;government-announces-new-...</a>