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Department for Work and Pensions: Public Relations

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 25 June 2026UIN 10084

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has hired external public relations consultants since July 2024.

Answered by Andrew Western

Data on spend relating to PR consultancy hire is not held by the department. The Government Communication Service encourages the prioritisation of low and no cost public relations activities wherever possible.

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