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Written question asked by Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 16 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 October 2018. It was answered by David Mundell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 October 2018 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scotland Office: Facebook

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether it is his policy to place adverts on Facebook after that company introduces its transparency register.

Answer

Digital advertising is a cost-effective way for the Government to reach audiences with important information on UK Government policies such as pensions, start-up loans, cyber security, minimum and living wage rates, support for childcare costs and other important information the public needs to be aware of.


All of the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland’s Facebook posts are made publicly available to general audiences in Scotland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
180225
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Advertising Scotland Office Facebook
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk