Passport Applications

Part of Opposition Day — [1st Allotted Day] – in the House of Commons at 2:22 pm on 18 June 2014.

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Photo of John Glen John Glen Conservative, Salisbury 2:22, 18 June 2014

No. I shall carry on because time is so short, as I said earlier.

It is important that when the reviews are undertaken, we look at new ways of improving processes so that seasonal demand is reduced. We know when people’s passports will expire. Why they cannot anticipate that and apply several months before they need to, and be encouraged to do so by the Passport Office, should be investigated. I conclude by commending the actions taken by the Home Secretary and the ministerial team under difficult circumstances. I am surprised that the Opposition have wasted valuable time on this subject.