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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostYou can blame Tony Blair for that.
Until five years or so ago, young nippers could travel on their parents' passport, but then the Labour Government (probably at the prompting of the EU) decreed that children needed their own passports.Last edited by speling bee; 5 July 2014, 15:32.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostYou can blame Tony Blair for that.
Until five years or so ago, young nippers could travel on their parents' passport, but then the Labour Government (probably at the prompting of theEUUS) decreed that children needed their own passports.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostAny suggestions how I can sue this bastards?
Since the passport office guidelines say not to book travel until you have your travel documentation, I can't see any other way to get the taxpayer to pay for your foolishness.Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostSmall claims court and pray that they don't turn up.
Since the passport office guidelines say not to book travel until you have your travel documentation, I can't see any other way to get the taxpayer to pay for your foolishness.Comment
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View Post
Any suggestions how I can sue this bastards?And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostDunno, but best of luck if you do. Whatever people say about 'you should have known about the delays' etc etc, this passport situation is a ******* disgrace.
To be blunt from his first sentence he showed how much he screwed up.
As if he read the online documentation about applying for a passport the very first point it makes is:-
Don’t book travel until you have a valid passport - doing so is at your own risk.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostTo be blunt from his first sentence he showed how much he screwed up.
As if he read the online documentation about applying for a passport the very first point it makes is:-
Absolutely bloody useless.
5 month passport delay could see man miss wedding of Swansea step-sister | South Wales Evening PostAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by speling bee View PostSince October 1998 (so presumably travelling for up to 10 years subsequently), but I don't know. which government's policy it was. However, probably unreasonable to blame Tony Blair now. Don't you righties believe in taking personal responsibility rather than blaming others for your problems?Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostTrue, but some delays have now reached 5 months. FIVE F***ING MONTHS to deliver someone a little maroon book with a photo and a chip.
Absolutely bloody useless.
5 month passport delay could see man miss wedding of Swansea step-sister | South Wales Evening Post
https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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