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Civil Servants: Social Media

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 2 December 2025UIN 92666

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many civil servants within the Government Communications Service are engaged in identifying, categorising, or responding to social media content critical of government migration policy.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The Cabinet Office's GCS team has three staff members responsible for media and social media analysis. While their analysis is not specifically focused on migration, the topic may arise as part of wider thematic reporting. We cannot provide information on GCS staffing levels or responsibilities within other government departments.

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