Every parliamentary written question tabled by Rupert Lowe this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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How much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
The Northern Ireland Office has spent the following on social media advertising in the last five years: 2024/25 (to date): £02023/24: £02022/23: £29,395.012021/22: £10,500.00 Please note there was no spend on influencer marketing during this period.
How much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
A full Departmental response could only be provided at disproportionate cost. The majority of Departmental advertising expenditure is undertaken by the three branches of the Armed Forces to aid recruitment. Generic advertising expenditure outside of this remit is not held centrally. The most recent available information on tri service recruitment advertising can be found here: Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament and here Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
How much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
Sensitivities exist around aspects of this spend which could prejudice commercial interests. All spend in these areas are subject to the standard value for money assessments.
How much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
Sensitivities exist around aspects of this spend which could prejudice commercial interests. All spend in these areas are subject to the standard value for money assessments.
How much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
The department has spent £0 on social media advertising in the last 5 financial years. All spend in these areas are subject to standard value for money assessments.
How much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
Sensitivities exist around aspects of this spend which could prejudice commercial interests.All spend in these areas are subject to the standard value for money assessments.
How much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
The Department for Business and Trade used influencers as part of the National Minimum and National Living Wage campaign in 2025 and 2026. We are unable to provide details of how much was paid to each influencer due to confidentiality provisions in the individual agreements. All spend in these areas are subject to the standard value for money assessments.
Innovation and Technology, how much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
The Department for Science Innovation and Technology has spent money on social media advertising over the last five years. Sensitivities exist around aspects of this spend which could prejudice commercial interests. All spend in these areas are subject to the standard value for money assessments.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 28 October to Question 83336. All spending is subject to standard value for money assessments.
Communities and Local Government, how much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
Sensitivities exist around aspects of this spend which could prejudice commercial interests. All spend in these areas are subject to the standard value for money assessments.
How much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
Over the last five financial years, the department has spent the following on social media promotion and online advertising:2024-25: £20,248.402025-26 to date: £26,751.60This spend was on the joint UK Government/Welsh Government campaign to promote the availability of Tata Steel transition funding. The campaign aimed to raise awareness of the support available to steelworkers affected by the decarbonisation transition at Tata Steel UK in Port Talbot, including access to skills funding for those leaving the business. It also highlighted funding opportunities for local businesses impacted by the transition. There has been no spend on social media advertising using an influencer during this period.
Media and Sport, how much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
Sensitivities exist around aspects of this spend which could prejudice commercial interests. All spend in these areas are subject to the standard value for money assessments.
How much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
Sensitivities exist around aspects of this spend which could prejudice commercial interests. All spend in these areas are subject to the standard value for money assessments.
How much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
The specific information breakdown requested is commercially confidential.However, significant payments to companies, £25,000 and over, are published by month as part of the Department’s transparency data. This information is available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/spending-over-25-000--2
Food and Rural Affairs, how much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
The information requested is not held centrally and to obtain it would incur disproportionate costs.
How much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
Sensitivities exist around aspects of this spend which could prejudice commercial interests. All spend in these areas are subject to the standard value for money assessments.
Whether his Department cited (a) national security and (b) public interest exemptions under the Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to the Afghan data breach disclosed in 2021.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) reported several personal data incidents to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in 2021, under the previous administration, in which individuals seeking Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) support were identified to each other by the sender using the “to” rather than the “bcc” email field. When MOD engaged with the ICO in relation to these incidents, the Department highlighted the national security context and the ICO accepted the urgent and pressurised circumstances under which the incidents occurred, although they decided that a monetary penalty notice was still justified. The MOD cooperated extensively with the ICO in addressing these incidents, recognising the severity of what happened and working to improve compliance going forward.
Pursuant to the Answer of 27 October 2025 to Question 82834 on Social Security Benefits: English Language, what the total cost was for English language courses as a work preparation activity in each of the last five years.
This information is not held centrally and to provide it would incur disproportionate costs.
What comparative assessment her Department has made of (a) tax and (b) benefit contributions of people by (i) nationality and (ii) country of birth since 2020.
HM Treasury does not routinely publish information which is released in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. The FOI was answered in accordance with the Freedom of Information principles.
How many immigration enforcement raids have taken place in each of the last five years.
The relevant statistical figures can be accessed via the official government website at the following link: Illegal working and enforcement activity to the end of September 2025 - GOV.UKThe government takes illegal working very seriously, and we are determined to clamp down on the employment of individuals with no right to work in the UK.