Rock & Chips2010

[talking about the new high-rise flats that the council is building]

Joan Trotter:
Mr Johnson, I was wondering if you could advise me about applying for a flat there. After all, you're in charge. You see, me and my family have become very overcrowded since my father-in-law came to live with us. Him and me teenage son have to share a bedroom - it's not healthy.

Mr Johnson:
I seriously wouldn't hold out any hope of you qualifying for a tenancy there. The council are giving preference to people with young children and growing families. Are you and your husband thinking of having more children?

Joan Trotter:
[horrified] God, no!

Mr Johnson:
And as for your father-in-law, the council would take the attitude that, well, he can look after himself.

Joan Trotter:
They don't know him.

Mr Johnson:
Does he have a disability?

Joan Trotter:
Sort of - he's useless!