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Government Digital Service: Taiwan

Asked by Sir Iain Duncan SmithConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 4 November 2025UIN 85691

The question

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.

Answered by Ian Murray

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.

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