Written questions

Government Digital Service: Taiwan

Commons · Question 85691 · Tabled 28 Oct 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 4 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Iain Duncan Smith

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

Answered by Ian Murray, 4 Nov 2025

Government 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.