Written questions by Fenton-Glynn.

How many patients are on waiting lists for mental health services in each NHS (a) Trust, (b) Integrated Care Board and (c) Region.

Tables showing the number of open referrals for patients referred to either secondary mental health services or NHS Talking Therapies, that were still waiting for a first contact at the end of February 2025, the current reporting period, are attached. These provide breakdowns by region, integrated care board, and provider.Information on mental health conditions by referral is not available and a diagnosis may not have been established at the time of referral. Individual patients may have multiple referrals open at a given time, so the number of referrals does not equate to the number of patients.

How many patients on waiting lists for mental health services in each NHS England Region have been referred, by mental health condition.

Tables showing the number of open referrals for patients referred to either secondary mental health services or NHS Talking Therapies, that were still waiting for a first contact at the end of February 2025, the current reporting period, are attached. These provide breakdowns by region, integrated care board, and provider.Information on mental health conditions by referral is not available and a diagnosis may not have been established at the time of referral. Individual patients may have multiple referrals open at a given time, so the number of referrals does not equate to the number of patients.

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Spring Statement 2025 on the number of children in poverty.

Living standards, measured by Real Household Disposable Income (RHDI) per capita, are growing at their fastest quarterly rate in two years and are forecast to rise at more than twice the pace this Parliament compared to the last.The Government’s ambition is to tackle child poverty over this Parliament.The Ministerial Taskforce is developing a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing child poverty and exploring the levers available to tackle the root causes of child poverty.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the suspension of USAID funding on the UK's HIV and AIDS prevention programmes.

The UK is committed to ending AIDS as a public health threat. The US decision to suspend USAID, pending a review, is a matter for the US. Progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, including ending HIV and AIDS by 2030, requires collective action. The UK will continue to work with all international partners toward that vision.

What steps he is taking with the Northern Ireland Executive to help tackle violence against women and girls.

Last year, seven women were killed in Northern Ireland and rates of violence against women are higher in Northern Ireland than anywhere else in the UK. In January, I was pleased to welcome the Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls to Northern Ireland to meet Executive Ministers and the Police Service, and to visit the excellent Foyle Family Justice Centre. We discussed ways we can work together and share best practice to tackle violence against women and girls.

How many social media accounts his Department operates; and how much his Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Scotland Office operates 6 social media accounts across X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and Threads. It does not have any paid social media subscriptions.The amount spent on advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years was: YearChannelAmount2022/3Facebook/ Instagram£49,8932023/4Facebook/ Instagram£17,7252024/5 (to date) Facebook/ Instagram£4,019

How many social media accounts their Department operates; and how much their Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Government communicates across a range of media channels in order to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact.Social media is an essential part of government communications and is used to inform the public directly about matters which may affect their lives or interests.The Attorney General’s Office operates five social media accounts across X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Threads. It has not spent any money on social media subscriptions or advertisements in the last three years.

How many social media accounts the Prime Minister's Office operates; and how much the Prime Minister's Office spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Government communicates across a range of media channels in order to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact. The Prime Minister’s Office is a business unit of the Cabinet Office. The Prime Minister’s Office has not spent any money on social media subscriptions or advertising.

How many social media accounts her Department operates; and how much her Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

HM Treasury communicates across a range of media channels in order to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact.Social media is an essential part of government communications and is used to inform the public directly about matters which may affect their lives or interests.The department currently operates 6 social media accounts in total, on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Instagram and Discord.HM Treasury has spent £0 on advertisements on social media platforms in each of the last three years.HM Treasury has a recruiter licence/subscription with LinkedIn which cost £14,800 in the Financial Year 2022-2023, £15,480 in the Financial Year 2023-2024 and £16,500 in the Financial Year 2024-2025.

How many social media accounts their Department operates; and how much their Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Government communicates across a range of media channels in order to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact.Below is the Cabinet Office advertising spend through the GCS Framework. Subscriptions are delegated to team level and not centrally managed.Platform202420232022LINKEDIN IRELAND LIMITED£385,239£577,093£824,660META PLATFORMS IRELAND LIMITED£513,717£1,229,993£3,650,904NEXTDOOR EUROPE UK LIMITED£0£110,000£0REDDIT INC (GBP)£0£0£287,965REDDIT UK LIMITED (GBP)£0£0£0SNAP GROUP LIMITED£47,396£349,279£750,874TWITTER UK LTD£0£216,090£791,456TWITTER INTERNATIONAL COMPANY£0£0£225,063PINTEREST EUROPE LTD£0£79,797£221,703TIKTOK INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIE£65,494£0£384,111

How many social media accounts her Department operates; and how much her Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Office of the Leader of the House of Commons is part of the Cabinet Office. I refer the hon. Member to the response provided by the Cabinet Office (35133).The Office of the Leader of the House of Commons currently operates three social media accounts, with no subscription or advertisement cost.

How many social media accounts his Department operates; and how much his Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Government communicates across a range of media channels in order to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact.Social media is an essential part of government communications and is used to inform the public directly about matters which may affect their lives or interests.The Northern Ireland Office operates four social media accounts. In the last three years, no budget has been spent on subscriptions to social media sites. In 2023, the department spent £9,866.43 on display advertisements across social media platforms. This was part of a broader marketing campaign to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Communities and Local Government, how many social media accounts her Department operates; and how much her Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

a) MHCLG Communications operate four social media accounts for MHCLG. Comms do not hold any subscriptions for these accountsb) The MHCLG Communications costs to date (excluding VAT) of advertising on each social media platform over the last 3 years: 2022/23:Meta - £591,780.28LinkedIn - £215,043.04Twitter - £150,037.83NextDoor - £35,132.37 2023/24:Meta - £508,648.87LinkedIn - £199,990.22Reddit - £160,410.28Nextdoor - £38,999.29 2024/25:Meta: £220,533.63LinkedIn - £493.83Reddit - £92,056.91NextDoor - £32,271.44 The total cost of the LinkedIn for recruitment for the years 2023-24 and 2024-25 was £42,034.80 (excluding VAT) per year. The cost includes a recruiter licence, 21 job slots, MHCLG LinkedIn Careers page and dashboard manager seats

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many social media accounts their Department operates; and how much their Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Government communicates across a range of media channels to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact.Social media is an essential part of government communication and is used to inform the public directly about matters which may affect their lives or interests.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) central communication team operates 15 active social media accounts for the department including foreign language and travel advice. We will spend £293.77 on subscription to X Premium+ in 2025. We report no spend on social media subscriptions in the preceding two years.The below table captures social media advertising spend in support of key campaigns run by the FCDO central communication team from 2022 - 2025, broken down by platform.YearMetaLinkedInSnapchatYouTubeRedditPinterestTotal2022£7,588.16 £7,588.162023£129,940.59£22,554.69£102,625.31£23,970.91 £59,940.06£339,031.552024£983,847.59£717,368.33£39,331.73£52,648.02£9,989.19£9,990.01£1,813,174.882025£123,000.00£111,999.76 £234,999.76Total£1,244,376.34£851,922.78£141,957.05£76,618.92£9,989.19£69,930.07£2,394,794.35Our global network operates their own social media accounts, subscriptions and advertising locally to support bilateral relationships and international delivery of the Government's missions. Some FCDO policy teams also use social media to engage their audiences.

How many social media accounts her Department operates; and how much her Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

Government policies and programmes affect the lives of millions of people and in order for them to work, they must be communicated effectively to engage the public and effect positive behaviour change. However, this has to be done with cost efficiency in mind and there are strict rules to ensure value for money on Government advertising.The Government communicates across a range of media channels in order to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact. Social media is an essential part of government communications and is used to inform the public directly about matters which may affect their lives or interests.The Home office operates the following social media accounts X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin. There are no paid subscriptions linked with these accounts.The table below sets out the amount the Home Office spent on advertising space on social media platforms over the last 3 years, exclusive of VAT. Advertising was purchased via media buying agency OmniGov.Home OfficeLinkedInMeta PlatformsNextdoorPinterest Reddit Inc. SnapchatTiktok X (Twitter)Total2022£89,471£1,196,046 £2,895£130,995£472,956 £461,964£2,354,3272023 £141,080£14,784£6,655£86,350£150,644 £48,996£448,5092024£52,093£260,666£13,603£10,381£203,484£88,374£60,235 £688,836

How many social media accounts their Department operates; and how much their Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Government communicates across a range of media channels in order to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact. Social media is an essential part of government communications and is used to inform the public directly about matters which may affect their lives or interests.DBT's spend for the last three calendar years on social media subscriptions was as follows (table): 202220232024X/Twitter Premium annual subscription£0£0£99 DBT's spend for the last three calendar years on social media advertising by platform was as follows (table): 202220232024LINKEDIN IRELAND LIMITED£2,655,074£2,066,426£1,979,092META PLATFORMS IRELAND LIMITED£432,192£318,433£247,498TWITTER UK LTD£165,370£32,554 NEXTDOOR EUROPE UK LIMITED £12,500£9,727SNAP GROUP LIMITED £8,500£11,364TOTAL£3,252,636£2,438,413£2,247,681

How many social media accounts her Department operates; and how much her Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Government communicates across a range of media channels in order to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact.Social media is an essential part of government communications and is used to inform the public directly about matters which may affect their lives or interests.The Department holds 4 social media accounts. The Department has a nil spend on social media subscriptions, or advertisements on social media platforms, in the last 3 years.

How many social media accounts her Department operates; and how much her Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Government communicates across a range of media channels in order to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact. Social media is an essential part of government communications and is used to inform the public directly about matters which may affect their lives or interests. DfT operates 23 separate social media accounts, and in the last three years it has spent £201.60 on social media subscriptions. The table below shows how much DfT have spent advertising on social media platforms for each of the last 3 calendar years for public behaviour change campaigns predominantly on road safety and accessibility. YearMETA PLATFORMS IRELAND LIMITEDPINTEREST EUROPE LTDREDDIT INCSNAP GROUP LIMITEDTWITTER UK LTDTotal2021£661,232£46,481£15,927£149,184£195,613£1,068,4372022£485,431£4,642£54,707£311,344£200,741£1,056,8652023£311,333£2,101£101,775£215,300£41,448£671,9572024£276,223 £158,849£207,426£0£642,498Total£1,734,219£53,224£331,258£883,254£437,802£3,439,757

How many social media accounts his Department operates; and how much his Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

DESNZ operates seven social media accounts. Since the Department was established on 7th February 2023, we can only provide information for the past two years. The department spends £84 annually on subscriptions and allocated £366,928 in 2023 and £545,576 in 2024 for advertisements on social media platform.

How many social media accounts her Department operates; and how much her Department spent on social media (a) subscriptions and (b) advertisements on each social media platform in each of the last three years.

The Government communicates across a range of media channels in order to reach its target audience effectively. Channels are selected based on whether they will reach the intended audience on a specific issue to have the most impact.Social media is an essential part of Government communications and is used to inform the public directly about matters which may affect their lives or interests.The Ministry of Justice Communications team oversees 33 social media accounts, for HQ and its executive agencies across various platforms as of 28 February 2025, we also support around 91 local Prison social media accounts across X and LinkedIn.The Department's spending on social media platforms for the last three financial years is detailed below: Social Media platforms2021/222022/232023/24X£69,765.00£0.00£0.00Linked in£119,616.73£65,809.65£150,846.07YouTube£0.00£0.00£19,957.00Gaia£0.00£8,500.00£26,472.10GDN£0.00£463.00£1,855.13Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Threads)£420,388.00£582,390.00£1,138,059.44Totals£609,769.73£657,162.65£1,337,189.74 Across our Various digital subscription services, our departmental spend, broken down by year is:FY2021/22 - £101,225FY2022/23 - £103,636FY2023/24 - £165,991** 2023/24 the Department started managing 91 local prison X accounts.