Department for Transport
Commons · Question 268 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Jerome Mayhew
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 24 March 2026 to WPQ 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Taiwan; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occasio
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 16 Jun 2026
Two officials, one Grade 7 and one SEO, travelled to/from Taiwan at a total cost of £3,500.94 and which was signed off in advance on by SCS in line with departmental policy. The purpose of the trip was to conduct air services detailed consultations with t...