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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, which
include the recruitment of 650 additional staff since April 2021 and with plans in
place to recruit a further 550 by this summer, have ensured passport applications
can be processed in higher numbers than ever before. This was demonstrated in March
and April 2022 when HM Passport Office achieved a record monthly high by completing
the processing of nearly two million applications.</p><p>Ministers continue to meet
regularly with officials to monitor performance, and to explore further options that
will help to ensure people receive their passports in good time.</p>
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