Passport interview offices named

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From the BBC website
A new network of 69 offices to be used to interview first-time passport applicants has been unveiled.

The news came under fire from Lib Dems, who said the plans will cause problems for those living in remote areas.

Ministers said in December 2004 that all adult first-time applications would require an interview from late 2006.

The decision will affect those who never have held a UK passport including those whose names were on their parents' travel documents.

It is estimated 609,000 people will be affected in the first year. The system will mean people making new applications will be invited to call the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) 24-hour advice line to make an interview appointment at their chosen new office.

The 10-20 minute sessions are to be conducted in a "friendly and non-threatening manner" and will mainly consist of asking applicants to confirm facts about themselves.....
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