Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 73941
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Social Media
Tabled: 1 September 2025
Answered: 11 September 2025
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe Department for Science Innovation and Technology 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.