Nicola, Richard and others in “Series 3, Episode 5”

Nicola

...when you yourself where actually in cabinet. We have tried repeatedly to initiate legislation which will outlaw these bonuses. Now, your party has persistently blocked those attempts.

Richard

I think it's an interesting point. What do you say, Peter Mannion, to the accusation that these huge bonuses and the offense that they cause are the fault of your party?

Peter

I think that's a completely fatuous argument when Nicola's party has been in government for what seems like about a century, and bonuses under their watch have increased...What? Five fold? Oh, dear! Come on, Nicola. Pull your finger out.

Nicola

Okay, fine. So you personally would like to see more done to hit the fat cats?

Richard

(to Peter) Is that what you're saying?

Peter

(stammering) Well, yes-yes. I...I would. If the person receiving the bonus hasn't performed well...

Richard

Can I, can I simplify that? Let me simplify this. Would you outlaw bonuses?

Peter

(still stuttering) In the case of them being undeserved, yes...

Nicola

Which the bulk of them are, so basically you're saying the bulk of your friends in the city are disgusting.

Peter

(confused) No, no, no. Yes, yes, but only if the bonuses they receive are unfair.

Richard

I think, well, I think we've got -- It's alright. I think we've got your point. Uh, thank you. Let's move on.