This reminded me of the Yes Minister (series 3, Episode 6 "Whisky Priest",
broadcast 16/12/82) where Jim Hacker MP had to tell the PM about British made
arms ending up in Terrorist hands. Bernard Wooley suggests "The Rhodesia
Solution" - tell the Prime Minister in such a way that the Prime Minister
doesn't hear him:
Jim suggests: "Dear Prime Minister, it has come to my
attention that the Italian Red Terrorists are getting hold of top secret British
bomb making equipment"
Sir Humphrey Appleby tells him you don't write it
like that as that can't be misinterpreted and instead suggests:
"My personal
attention has been drawn to information which suggests possible irregularities
under Section 1 of the Import, Export and Customs Powers Defence Act 1939c.
Prima facie evidence suggests that there may be a case for further investigation
to establish whether or not enquiries should be put in hand. Nevertheless, it
should be stressed that available evidence is limited and facts could be
difficult to establish with any certainty."
Apple must have a Sir Humphrey
Appleby (sic). [ Reply to This | Parent | # ]
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