Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 44219

Government Departments: Disinformation

Tabled: 4 April 2025
Answered: 22 April 2025
Named Day

Question

Dame Chi Onwurah

LabourNewcastle upon Tyne Central and West

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much the Government spends on countering disinformation; and in which Departments this money is spent.

Answer

Feryal Clark
A number of departments, including DSIT, Home Office and the FCDO, work together to address risks to the UK from disinformation. Activities include analysis and policy work to reduce the spread and impact of disinformation online.We do not share our total...

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