Quote Originally Posted by imagine View Post

i see on the form that particular question, the box has plenty of room for explanation
... so I noticed too!! That's probably to cater for British-born folk who've lived out of the UK for some considerable time ... to allow them to explain the reason(s) for their absence ... if it amounts to more than 'x' number of years, for instance ... and/or for partners who are, perhaps, naturalised British Citizens.