Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 116173
Scotland Office: Social Media
Tabled: 26 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Stephen Gethins
Scottish National Party — Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what was the expenditure on paid-for social media advertising and promotion, such as on Facebook and X for financial year 2024/5 and the budget for 2026 for the office of the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Answer
Kirsty McNeillIn the financial year 2024-25, the total amount spent on social media advertising and promotion was £2,806. The social media marketing budget for the financial year 2025-26 was £10,000.