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He pointed out for example that application forms for the renewal of
a passport are quite different from those for the replacement of a passport
which has expired.
This new arrangement is part of a series of changes the department
is making in an attempt to improve services to members of the public.
"Our ultimate aim is to make our service as simple, convenient and
quick for the people as possible," the spokesman said.
The enquiries section, established in 1969, also provides as part
of its daily routine a form filling service to those who find this undertaking
forbidding.
At present, it is manned by six persons at the Immigration Department
headquarters in International Building and by one person at each branch
office.
Release Time: 3.00 p.m.