Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 18 May 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Department for Transport
- Question
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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 occasion and at what grade; what the cost was of each visit; and whether an assessment was made of whether those engagements could be (a) conducted remotely and (b) combined with other travel.
- Answer
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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 the Taiwan Civil Aviation Authority to update air services arrangements.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 268
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Aviation Costs Department for Transport Taiwan
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-06-16 16:29:49 +0100
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