asked Her Majesty's Government:
How many applications the British embassy in Dublin has received for British passports in each of the past few years; and how many were successful. [HL1340]
The number of passports issued, withdrawn, refused and lapsed at our embassy in Dublin in each of the past three financial years is as follows.
Financial year Total number of passports issued Number withdrawn Number refused Number lapsed Total applications received 2003-04 10,024 16 26 0 10,042 2004-05 10,893 0 0 72 10,972 2005-06 10,817 10 0 15 10,825 Withdrawn applications are those that were withdrawn by the applicant subsequent to initially making the application. Refused applications are those made by ineligible applicants. Lapsed applications are those that are awaiting further documentary evidence of nationality or identity or awaiting unpaid fees.