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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Steph Brawn

Home Office told to fix passport mess amid fears a million people could miss trips

People have been experiencing delays in getting a new passport ahead of their planned summer holidays

THE UK Home Office must take urgent action over passport delays amid suggestions a million people could miss out on summer holidays because of processing hold-ups, an SNP MP has said.

Stewart McDonald has written to Home Secretary Priti Patel slating her department's slow response to delays at the passport office with many people waiting beyond the advised 10-week period to receive their new documentation. 

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