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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Social Media

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 10 November 2025UIN 86460

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, 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 Ian Murray

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology has spent money on social media advertising over the last five years. 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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