Camera Connection kit not working

Model - Ipad 3rd Generation 64G 18G available - Operating System IOS 9.2.1

Really hoping someone can help - The Apple supplied Camera Connection kit has stopped working. I am no longer given the option to import photos when I go into Photos app on Ipad. It worked fine before IOS 8 update. All photos are in a DCIM directory. The part number on the back of the SD card reader is A1362.

I have spoken to Apple (twice) and they were worse than useless. My thoughts are that it might be an IOS update issue. Have tested same card (3 photos on 512K card and that's all so lack of storage on my ipad shouldn't be a problem) in OH's ipad - newer than mine and has lightning connector. All worked fine.

I have today confirmed with a reputable retailer (John Lewis) that the Connection kit they sell has same part number on the back of SD card reader as my 3 year old one. What I want to know is

1) Does anyone else have same problem?

2) Have they recently ordered a new connection kit - ie within the last 6 months or so

3) Does it work?

4) Is part number the same as I have?

5) APPLE - have you updated camera connection kit in last two years and not changed part/component of numbers of kit?

Thanks