Attorney General written question – answered at on 7 November 2025.
Rupert Lowe
Independent, Great Yarmouth
To ask the Solicitor General, how much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
Ellie Reeves
Party Chair, Labour Party, The Solicitor-General
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.
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