Written Question·Home Office·UIN 126954
UK Border Force: Vetting
Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 20 April 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the average length of time taken to complete security and background checks on border force applicants.
Answer
Mike TappBPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) checks are required for Home Office roles. Checks for external applicants include the following:Civil Service eligibility;right to work / ID / address checks;employment history verification;health checks (where ...
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