30 Oct 2025·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat is the total value of unpaid invoices to Category F patients.
ReplyThe Department does not hold or collect the information requested. Guidance on identifying category F patients is available in the Guidance for Charging Overseas Visitors in England for Providers of NHS services, at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-cost-recovery-overseas-visitors/charging-overseas-visitors-in-england-guidance-for-providers-of-nhs-services
30 Oct 2025·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat guidance his Department provides on identifying Category F patients.
ReplyThe Department does not hold or collect the information requested. Guidance on identifying category F patients is available in the Guidance for Charging Overseas Visitors in England for Providers of NHS services, at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-cost-recovery-overseas-visitors/charging-overseas-visitors-in-england-guidance-for-providers-of-nhs-services
29 Oct 2025·Scotland Office·Answered
AskedHow much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplyThe Scotland Office has not spent on social media advertising with influencers in the last five financial years.The Office has spent the following on social media advertising over the past five financial years. Financial YearOrganisationSocial media advertising spend2025/6 (to date)Meta6,2452024/5Meta17,7252023/4Meta49,8932022/3Meta39,8182021/2Meta75,681
29 Oct 2025·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedHow much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplyThe Ministry of Justice uses social media influencers to help deliver its communications and operational priorities. This includes activity to support recruitment campaigns for prison officers, probation officers and magistrates, ensuring that frontline services are effectively staffed to maintain public safety and deliver swift access to justice.Some sensitivities exist around aspects of this expenditure, as disclosure could prejudice commercial interests. All influencer activity is subject to strict Cabinet Office spending controls to ensure we balance effectiveness with value for money for the taxpayer.
29 Oct 2025·Treasury·Answered
AskedHow much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplyThe department has spent £0 on social media advertising in the last 5 financial years.
29 Oct 2025·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
AskedHow much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplyI refer the Hon. member to the answer I gave on 20 October 2025 to PQ 81251.
29 Oct 2025·Northern Ireland Office·Answered
AskedHow much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplyThe 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.
29 Oct 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplyA 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
29 Oct 2025·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedHow much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplySensitivities 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.
29 Oct 2025·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedHow much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplySensitivities 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.
29 Oct 2025·Attorney General·Answered
AskedHow much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplyThe 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.
29 Oct 2025·Home Office·Answered
AskedHow much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplySensitivities 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.
29 Oct 2025·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedHow much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplyThe 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.
29 Oct 2025·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation 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.
ReplyThe 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.
29 Oct 2025·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
AskedCommonwealth 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.
ReplyI refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 28 October to Question 83336. All spending is subject to standard value for money assessments.
29 Oct 2025·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities 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.
ReplySensitivities 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.
29 Oct 2025·Wales Office·Answered
AskedHow much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplyOver 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.
29 Oct 2025·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia 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.
ReplySensitivities 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.
29 Oct 2025·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedHow much her Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplySensitivities 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.
29 Oct 2025·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedHow much his Department has spent on social media advertising by (a) influencer and (b) organisation in each of the last five financial years.
ReplyThe 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