Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 85691
Government Digital Service: Taiwan
Tabled: 28 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Sir Iain Duncan Smith
Conservative — Chingford and Woodford Green
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, for what reason the Government Digital Service does not list Taiwan as a place of residence.
Answer
Ian MurrayGovernment Digital Service currently uses the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) list of recognised countries to ensure consistency across UK government services. This policy is under review.