MI6 security measures

Title

MI6 security measures

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

25 Nov 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:43

Description

Report on the first public interview by the head of MI6, Sir Colin McColl. C, as he is known, speaks of the secrecy behind the organisation, and the danger in speaking publicly about any agents or operations. GCHQ boss John Adye discusses the privacy laws, and new Government proposals to have the power to question the agency. Foreign Secretary, Douglas Hurd says there is a limit to how much he will be able to know, to ensure effective work. Paul Rowley reports.

Contributors

Douglas Hurd; Paul Rowley; Colin McColl; John Adye

Keywords

Government; Crime; Law; State security; Intelligence service; MI6

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