Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

WPP: Contracts

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 12154 on WPP: Contracts, and with reference to RM6364 Framework schedule 1 specification: lot 4 creative strategy and development, paragraph 13.1.13, how much has been spent on Celebrity recruitment and management by (a) the Cabinet Office, (b) the New Media Unit, (c) the Government Communications Service and (d) via outsourced creative agencies, since July 2024.

Answer

The new RM6364 Media and Creative Services Framework for Lot 4 came into effect on 14th January 2026.

Across the Cabinet Office, there has been no spend against Lot 4 as there is currently no contract in place against this Lot.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16039
Session: 2026-27
Related items: WPP: Contracts
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Contracts Cost effectiveness Expenditure Recruitment WPP
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk