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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 28 January 2008.


Passports: Interviews

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What progress has been made with regard to the proposal to establish remote area personal passport interview offices.
Answer

IPS is progressing with the development of remote community passport interview services. A service proof-of-concept has been developed and will shortly commence customer testing. Negotiations with local authorities to make available staff and premises where the video interviews will be conducted are well advanced. It is planned that the services will be rolled out during 2008, subject to successful testing and finalisation of offices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1276; 698 c89WA
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Applications Interviews Passports Offices Identity and Passport Service
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk