(And now, Peter finds himself being confronted by a big crowd of reporters and journalists -- outside his own home!)
Minister, why are you at home in the middle of a working day?
Um, it's-it's my 30th anniversary and I popped home for lunch after the Silicon Playgrounds launch, which is literally around the corner, and I'll be staying late to make up for it.
Are you turning schools into teenage sweatshops?
I-I'm sorry if this is proving a complex idea. Pupils will receive a digital dividend towards their higher education fees.
The dividend is optional, though, you can get cash instead?
No, you can't, I'm sorry...
You can according to your Junior Minister.
I see.
Minister, do you think you came across this morning as a "fibre-optic Fagan?"
That's a ridiculous phrase.
Well, that, again, is a quote from your Junior Minister.
(Peter's socially embarrassing predicament continues...)
Minister, is, um, that a bottle of champagne?
Drinking on the job, minister?
It's a half bottle. Um, as I said, it is my anniversary and I have just recycled it. Er, thank you. Bye.
(Peter gets into his car.)
(to his driver) Run those fuckers over. Fifty quid for every one you maim.
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