UK government committee for handling emergencies (5)

I believe the answer is:

cobra

(Other definitions for cobra that I've seen before include "Highly venomous hooded reptile" , "Venomous hooded snake" , "Hooded snake - AC model of old sports car" , "Poisoner" , "dangerous striker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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