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Border Force's failure to inspect private jets poses a 'really dangerous risk to security', a sacked watchdog warned today.
David Neal, former independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, claimed he would have pressed for a wider review of these arrivals if he had not been dismissed last month by Home Secretary James Cleverly.
The Mail revealed how 'high-risk' aircraft have been allowed to land at London City airport without security checks.
Mr Neal voiced fears the problem may be duplicated at other airports that handle private and chartered aircraft, known as 'general aviation'. He insisted a delay of up to nine months in appointing his successor would mean the watchdog's inspection schedule will suffer.
He told the Lords justice and home affairs committee: 'Most worryingly, it means that the remainder of this year's programme isn't going to be launched. Their experience will not be able to inform next year's programme.
David Neal, former independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, claimed he would have pressed for a wider review of these arrivals if he had not been dismissed last month by the Home Secretary
Mr Neal pictured giving evidence to the Home Office Select Committee last month
