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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Social Media

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 7 November 2025UIN 86458

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Sensitivities exist around aspects of this spend which could prejudice commercial interests. All spend in these areas are subject to the standard value for money assessments.

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