Written questions by Hayes.

Whether her Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

The Wales Office has not spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.

Whether his Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

The Scotland Office has not incurred any costs in relation to promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

Whether her Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

The Ministry of Justice has spent money on social media influencers and social media content creators since July 2024. Influencers can be effective in reaching audiences that the Government and traditional marketing channels find hard to reach. For example, to help us reach potential candidates for prison officer roles as part of our recruitment campaigns.

Whether his Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

The 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.

Whether her Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

There has been no spend on influencer marketing within the time frame specified.

Whether his Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

A full Departmental response could only be provided at disproportionate cost. The Directorate of Defence Communications as the lead department for communications has not had any spend for promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

Whether her Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

The Attorney General’s Office has not 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.

Whether his Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

The Northern Ireland Office has not spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.

Whether his Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

The Department for Business and Trade 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.

Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has spent money on promotion through social media influencers since July 2024.

The Department has not 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.

Whether his Department has investigated the causes of fires at electrical substations in the last 12 months.

Maintaining the resilience and security of energy infrastructure is a top Government priority. Although rare, substation fires do occur, and we are aware of multiple recent incidents. These are reported to Government when there is a potential or actual impact to customer supplies. We are monitoring these incidents closely, as part of our normal processes for infrastructure incidents. Due to the impact on Heathrow Airport following the fire at North Hyde Substation, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero commissioned the independent National Energy System Operator (NESO) to review the incident. NESO’s report was published on 2 July 2025 and the Department will respond in due course.

How many additional driving tests have been provided in Lincolnshire since July 2024.

Between 1 July 2024 and 31 March 2025, there were 2164 additional practical driving tests provided at driving test centres in Lincolnshire. This is based on the number of overtime tests provided. Please note DVSA can currently only publish this data up to the 31 March 2025.

How much the Pensions Regulator has spent on equipment to enable staff to work from home in each of the last three years.

The Pensions Regulator spent £16,109 in 2022/23, £7,711 in 2023/24 and £6,056 in 2024/25 on equipment including desktop monitor, keyboard, laptop riser and mouse to enable those of its staff who required it to work from home.

Whether his Department has spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.

The Department has spent money on social media influencers since July 2024, in order to reach audiences that the Government and traditional marketing channels find hard to reach.

Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.

The 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.

How much the National Employment Savings Trust has spent on equipment to enable staff to work from home in each of the last three years.

Nest is a Public Corporation which operates independently of Government. This includes necessary expenditure surrounding supporting its staff to work from home. However, it has provided the following information: Nest technology for staff is such that most equipment is used across home and office locations. Therefore, spending on equipment to enable working from home relates to specific items needed to adjust to working in a home environment (e.g. display screens and workstation accessories). Nest Corporation working from home expenditure: Year2022/232023/242024/25Total expenses£8,914£6,945£5,137 *Nest accounts, including expenses recognised, are audited by the NAO. However, this information is based on more detailed management information which is not specifically audited.

Whether her Department has spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.

The 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.

Media and Sport, whether her Department has spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport 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.

Whether his Department has spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.

The Cabinet Office 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.

If 10 Downing Street has spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.

10 Downing Street has not spent money on social media influencers since July 2024.