I've just got my passport today, thus concluding the whole process. I am well chuffed.
NCS or Postal - NCS
Date of submission or posting - 17 June 2008
CRITERIA - 5 yr stay (4 + 1 yr ILR)
Date of debit of debit/credit card - Credit card
Date of receipt of acknowledgement - 25 June 2008
Date of receipt of approval - 29 October 2008
Date of Ceremony - 16 December 2008
Date of appln. for passport - 18 December 2008
Method used - Post office checking service
Documents returned - 2 January 2009
Interview request letter - 2 January 2009
Interview date - 3 January 2009
Date of Receipt of passport - 6 January 2009