Thats very good news Paul.
I cannot comprehend how the UK government allows British passports to be held as long as they seem to be if one doesnt go to Mugla.
It has to be a huge hole in "homeland" security.
Similarly if one has the same passport why does the original which has already been seen have to be sent off again for renewal, surely the local police could just verify it is you and sign off a copy.
Still at least Fethiye know what they are doing - they went ape when Ortaca sat on my passport for weeks when I moved.