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Secret Intelligence Service (SIS)

 
     
  The British intelligence agency (sense 2) for collecting foreign intelligence other than by means of sigint, which is the responsibility of Government Communications Headquarters. It was formed, under this name, in 1921 and is responsible to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Sometimes known as MI6. See also intelligence community; Joint Intelligence Committee.  
 

 

 

 
 
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