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Yes, Prime Minister: A Conflict of Interest

 

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Air Date

Thursday December 24, 1987

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LLCS324K

Episode Summary

Hacker and Sir Humphrey clash over the appointment of the governor of the Bank of England and the cover up of a banking scandal in the City.

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  • Sir Desmond Glazebrook previously appeared in the Yes Minister episodes Jobs for the Boys and The Quality of Life.
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  • Sir Humphrey: Tax fiddles?
    Sir Desmond: Well, they placed their own interpretation on Treasury regulations. Someone has to interpret them.
    Sir Humphrey: What about the Treasury's interpretation?
    Sir Desmond: It didn't seem appropriate. []
  • Jim Hacker: Why should you be adamant that I should allow another cover-up? What's in it for you?
    Sir Humphrey: Nothing, Prime Minister. I assure you I have no private ulterior motive. I am trying to protect you from yourself. I mean, I am entirely on your side.
    Dorothy Wainwright: How can we believe that?
    Sir Humphrey: Because this time it is true! []
  • Jim Hacker: As you know, I have got to appoint a new Governor of the Bank of England. I'd welcome your views.
    Sir Desmond: Well, I certainly think you should appoint one. []
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