John Tuckett, the preferred candidate for the new independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, revealed at a Home Affairs Select Committee hearing that he resides in Finland and commutes to the UK when needed. He acknowledged the unusual nature of this arrangement but expressed confidence in his ability to manage inspections effectively. Tuckett's appointment follows a controversial tenure of his predecessor, and he emphasized the importance of having adequate time for thoughtful reporting and ministerial availability.
I work in [the] UK and I would be in the UK, I'm resident in Finland.
I think that my judgement is you need time when you're available for ministers, visits, all the things where you need to do face to face.
You need time where you can think, sit back, write, because you don't write a report, you know, in 10 spare minutes in between two major appointments.
That individual has worked for the government in the past, and his background suggests he will bring valuable experience to the role.
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