Lords Committee takes evidence from former Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee is holding its fifth and sixth oral evidence sessions as part of its inquiry on electronic border management systems.
Meeting details
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Electronic border management systems
At 11:20am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Electronic border management systems
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee continues its inquiry on electronic border management systems. Today, it is holding two separate sessions. The earlier session is with the former Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, Mr David Neal.
In a separate session, the Committee will then hear evidence from Heathrow Airport.
Possible questions for David Neal
- What are the main challenges for Border Force? Is it capable of implementing change?
- How effective is the relationship between Border Force and the Home Office?
- What are the implications for scrutiny of the Home Office in the absence of an Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration?
- What are the key issues identified in the ePassport Gates Report?
Possible questions for Heathrow Airport
- What is Heathrow Airport’s relationship with Border Force?
- What is the likely impact of the Electronic Travel Authorisation on transit passenger numbers?
- What is the assessment of e-gates from the point of view of Heathrow Airport?
- Are airline passengers sufficiently aware of the forthcoming ETA system?