Part 1Oversight of intelligence and security activities

Oversight by the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament

I14Sections 1 to 3 and Schedule 1: interpretation

In sections 1 to 3 and Schedule 1—

  • “government department” means a department of Her Majesty's Government but does not include—

    1. a

      the Security Service,

    2. b

      the Secret Intelligence Service, or

    3. c

      the Government Communications Headquarters,

  • “Her Majesty's forces” has the same meaning as in the Armed Forces Act 2006,

  • “Her Majesty's Government” means Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom,

  • “Leader of the Opposition” has the same meaning as in the Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975,

  • “Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975,

  • “notice” means notice in writing.