In message , at 23:05:55 on Sat, 14
Jul 2012, Clive D. W. Feather remarked:
How quick can they do it? Every time I have arrived in the UK, the passport
check has taken about ten seconds.

On Sunday it took about 10 minutes to reach the front of the queue. The
check took about 20 seconds from memory.

Ever since the check was automated (~2yrs ago) the processing time has
been much more consistent. Previously it wasn't unusual to have a
conversation with the person, now it's "hello - goodbye".
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Roland Perry