I called into the Embassy early on Wednesday morning but the person I needed to see was in a meeting but would call me when free at which point I intended to return to complete the necessary Stolen Passport form (LSO1). I didn't receive a call but returned just after lunchtime but the doors were closed and locked. I got a response from the email I sent yesterday morning to say that the telephone number I left with them went to a voicemail message saying that the number was unavailable.
The person who emailed me is now on leave until 10th May so I have sent a message to her colleague as there was no mention of the form and where it should be sent but merely a reference to their website for details on how to obtain a replacement from Washington D.C. at a cost of ?140 which is almost double the UK charge which baffles me!