§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current average waiting time for passport applications to be processed at each of the United Kingdom issuing offices.
§ Mr. RentonThe current processing times for straight-forward non-urgent postal applications at the six United Kingdom passport offices are shown in the table. Urgent applications are given priority, and are not normally subject to delay.
340WEast Anglia the same time limits as he has applied in other regions on the length of time defendants may be held in custody while awaiting trial; when he expects to do so; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenCustody time limits will be extended on 1 June this year to a further 22 English counties including Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.