§ 6. Lieutenant-Colonel WALTER GUINNESSasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that great inconvenience is caused by the lack of accommodation at the Passport Office, causing a block on the pavement in Victoria Street and many hours of waiting for the public desiring to get passports; and whether he will make arrangements for those who go there merely to obtain an application form to enter and leave the building by a different door from those who have to wait for the issue of their passports?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe insufficiency of accommodation at the Passport Office has been engaging the serious attention of His Majesty's Government for some time. Great, difficulty was found in securing suitable premises, but arrangements have now been made to remove the office to No. 1, Lake Buildings, St. James's 246 Park, on Saturday next. The increased accommodation there provided will enable the very large number of applicants to be dealt with expeditiously, and arrangements will be made there as suggested in the latter part of the hon. Member's question. I would add that there is no occasion for persons who only want forms to call at the Passport Office. Such forms can be obtained through the post or from any of the shipping agents or banks.