A file of correspondence and memoranda relating to a report by Sir Norman Brook into the state of the secret intelligence and security services, and in particular his recommendation that arrangements be made for "Noise Listening" (the monitoring of foreign and clandestine radio transmissions). Amongst the subjects discussed in this file are a report from Admiral Brooking examining the question of noise listening; the responsibility for controlling the collection of noise listening data; the organisation of the collection, including the necessary equipment and personnel; and possible collaborations with US intelligence services.
- Collection ID
- CAB301
- Conflict
- Cold War
- Countries
- Canada Germany Iraq United States of America
- Document Reference
- CAB 301/22/2
- Document Types
- Report Memorandum Correspondence
- File Reference
- CAB 301/22
- Identifier
- 10.1080/swwf.cab301.0022.002
- Keywords
- British Intelligence Organisation Communications Interception Intelligence Services Responsibilities Intelligence Gathering Equipment Wireless Communications
- Languages
- English
- Organizations
- Central Intelligence Agency Chiefs of Staff Foreign Office Government Communications Headquarters Joint Intelligence Bureau London Signals Intelligence Board Ministry of Defence Secret Intelligence Service Security Service
- Pages
- 49
- Persons Discussed
- Edward Bridges Norman Brook Patrick Reilly Edward Travis
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Intelligence Organization Signals Intelligence Code-breaking Surveillance
