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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Social Media

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 15 September 2025UIN 74709

The question

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

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

No money has been spent by Defra on social media influencers since July 2024.

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