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Home Secretary John Reid has proposed the creation of a new Whitehall department responsible for national security and counter-terrorism. | Home Secretary John Reid has proposed the creation of a new Whitehall department responsible for national security and counter-terrorism. |
The idea for the department, with its own cabinet minister, forms part of a review on combating terrorist threats. | The idea for the department, with its own cabinet minister, forms part of a review on combating terrorist threats. |
It is understood that Prime Minister Tony Blair will study the plans over the Christmas recess. | It is understood that Prime Minister Tony Blair will study the plans over the Christmas recess. |
Government sources have stressed the suggested department is an option, rather than a recommendation. | Government sources have stressed the suggested department is an option, rather than a recommendation. |
Mr Reid has told MPs that there must be a "seamless, politically overseen strategy" to fight terrorism. | Mr Reid has told MPs that there must be a "seamless, politically overseen strategy" to fight terrorism. |
The Times reports that Mr Reid has not suggested merging MI5, the domestic intelligence service, with MI6, the service which operates overseas. | The Times reports that Mr Reid has not suggested merging MI5, the domestic intelligence service, with MI6, the service which operates overseas. |
The proposals are also not thought to consider allowing phone-tap evidence to be used in trials. However, police may be able to question suspects after they have been charged. | The proposals are also not thought to consider allowing phone-tap evidence to be used in trials. However, police may be able to question suspects after they have been charged. |
The creation of a specific minister for homeland security has been called for by the Conservatives. |
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