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Ministry of Defence: Social Media

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 September 2025UIN 74310

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

Answered by Al Carns

A full Departmental response could only be provided at disproportionate cost. The Directorate of Defence Communications as the lead department for communications has not had any spend for promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

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