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Written question asked by Rebecca Smith (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Northern Lighthouse Board: Public Relations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what expenditure has the Northern Lighthouse Board undertaken on public affairs companies, and for what purposes, since 4 July 2024.

Answer

The Northern Lighthouse Board has spent £31,221.99 (gross) on communications support services since 4 July 2024.

This relates to the provision of specialist support by Charlotte Street Partners Ltd to assist the organisation’s Communications Officer, including deputising in their absence to respond to media enquiries. The services also include maintaining availability to support business continuity exercises in the event of a serious incident and delivering media training to support effective communication with the public in the event of an incident.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
919
Session
2026-27
Related items
Department for Transport: Written Questions
Friday, 19 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Expenditure Public relations Northern Lighthouse Board
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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