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Written question asked by Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 15 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 April 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Passports: Adoption

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the passport application process for adopted people who do not have access to parental birth records.

Answer

His Majesty’s Passport Office engages with customers on a case-by-case basis where they tell us they are unable to obtain supporting documents, including adopted persons who are unable to access birth records.

Published HM Passport Office guidance provides advice to customers and passport examiners in considering these cases and what alternative evidence can be accepted when required.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21731
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Adoption Parents Passports Birth certificates
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk