In Parliament

I am absolutely confident that as we speak, with all the action that the Minister has taken, the backlog is rapidly reducing.

I am perfectly aware of the facts. Nowhere does it say that we want to reduce the civil service payroll in Her Majesty’s Passport Office.

I say politely to the hon.

I rise to oppose the motion and speak in defence of the excellent Minister, with whom I have had the privilege of working over the last 18 m

I am absolutely confident that as we speak, with all the action that the Minister has taken, the backlog is rapidly reducing.

I am perfectly aware of the facts. Nowhere does it say that we want to reduce the civil service payroll in Her Majesty’s Passport Office.

I say politely to the hon.

I rise to oppose the motion and speak in defence of the excellent Minister, with whom I have had the privilege of working over the last 18 m

I am absolutely confident that as we speak, with all the action that the Minister has taken, the backlog is rapidly reducing.

I am perfectly aware of the facts. Nowhere does it say that we want to reduce the civil service payroll in Her Majesty’s Passport Office.