Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 11 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 1 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department from what date he intends to make passports for people over 75 years free of charge.

Answer: Bob Spink: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will implement his policy of free passports for the elderly; and if he will make a statement. [190690] Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department from what date he intends to make passports for people over 75 years free of charge. [189115] Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when older pensioners will be able to apply for free passports. [191474] John Barrett: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when free passports for people over 75 years will be introduced; and if he will make a statement. [187457] Mr. Browne: My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary announced on 13 October that the scheme to grant free passports to those who were 16 or over at the end of World War II--on 2 September 1945, will be implemented on Monday 18 October 2004. All British nationals who were born on or before 2 September 1929 will be able to apply for their free passports from that date.

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