Sir Humphrey and Hacker in “The Middle-Class Rip-Off”

Sir Humphrey

In addition to your existing responsibilities, you will be Cabinet Minister responsible for the Arts.

Hacker

[smiling] Eh? I say, that's rather good, isn't it? Hold on -- how do you know about this before I do?

Sir Humphrey

Oh, I just happened to be with the Cabinet Secretary shortly after the decision was taken.

Hacker

[pleased] Cabinet Minister with the responsibility for the Arts, eh? Well well well!

Sir Humphrey

Yes indeed!

Hacker

Thank you for letting me know, Humphrey! Anything more? I'm just about to start a meeting.

Sir Humphrey

Oh, the meeting, yes. Now Minister, I do hope that you've considered the implications of your new appointment on the subject you're discussing.

Hacker

What, rescuing a football club?

Sir Humphrey

No, no, no; I was wondering how it would look if, as Cabinet Minister responsible for the Arts, your first action would be to knock down an art gallery.