The Complete Yes Prime Minister

as royal permanent secretaries we have a duty to do everything in our power to assist its implementation

I sometimes wonder if Bernard's mind is agile enough for this job

Humphrey could manage spendidly, is tremendoulsly able, is not overstrtched,and has everything perfectly under control with no problem at all.

in due course, at the appropriate juncture. in the fullness of time. meanwhile, we have another decision to take

#Sir Humphrey demonstrates how public surveys can reach opposite conclusions

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Mr. Woolley, are you worried about the rise in crime among teenagers? 　　

Bernard Woolley: Yes. 　　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Do you think there is lack of discipline and vigorous training in our Comprehensive Schools? 　　

Bernard Woolley: Yes. 　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Do you think young people welcome some structure and leadership in their lives? 　　

Bernard Woolley: Yes. 　　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Do they respond to a challenge? 　　

Bernard Woolley: Yes. 　　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Might you be in favour of reintroducing National Service? 　　

Bernard Woolley: Er, I might be. 　　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Yes or no? 　　

Bernard Woolley: Yes. 　　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Of course, after all you've said you can't say no to that. On the other hand, the surveys can reach opposite conclusions. 　　

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[survey two] 　　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Mr. Woolley, are you worried about the danger of war? 　

Bernard Woolley: Yes. 　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Are you unhappy about the growth of armaments? 　　

Bernard Woolley: Yes. 　　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Do you think there's a danger in giving young people guns and teaching them how to kill? 　　

Bernard Woolley: Yes. 　　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Do you think it's wrong to force people to take arms against their will? 　　

Bernard Woolley: Yes. 　　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: Would you oppose the reintroduction of conscription? 　　

Bernard Woolley: Yes. 　　[does a double-take] 　　

Sir Humphrey Appleby: There you are, Bernard. The perfectly balanced sample.