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<p>Ahead of unrestricted international travel returning, HM Passport Office prepared
extensively to serve an unprecedented number of customers, with 9.5 million British
passport applications forecasted throughout 2022.</p><p>These preparations have ensured
that passport applications can be processed in higher numbers than ever before. This
was demonstrated in March and April 2022 when HM Passport Office achieved record outputs
by completing the processing of two million applications.</p><p>Ministers continue
to meet regularly with officials to monitor performance, and to explore further options
which will help to ensure people receive their passports in good time</p>
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