Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 74317
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Social Media
Tabled: 2 September 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 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.