Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 73942
Department for Education: Social Media
Tabled: 1 September 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterThe department has spent money on social media influencers since July 2024. Influencers can be effective in reaching audiences that the government and traditional marketing channels find hard to reach.