Passport Office Debate

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Department: Home Office
Thursday 12th June 2014

(9 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Dholakia Portrait Lord Dholakia (LD)
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My Lords, what advantages does my noble friend see in removing the Passport Office’s agency status? Will he ensure that at some stage there are discussions in your Lordships’ House on this matter?

Lord Taylor of Holbeach Portrait Lord Taylor of Holbeach
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I assure my noble friend that if such a move were undertaken, I am sure that we would have an opportunity to debate its implications here. It is a matter that the Home Secretary has quite rightly asked the Permanent Secretary to investigate, and no doubt he will be reporting back shortly. If I have information, I will ensure that the House is made aware of it.