Yes, Prime Minister1986
Genre: Comedy
When MP James Hacker's party takes control of the government, the clueless politician finds himself serving as Minister of Administrative Affairs. His staff is of two minds about the new head - Principal Private Secretary Bernard Woolley is sympathe… more »
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
A lot of people, eminent people, influential people have argued that such legislation would be a blow against freedom of choice.
Jim Hacker:
Rubbish. I'm not banning smoking itself. Does every tax rise represent a blow against freedom?
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Well, depends how big the tax rise is.
Jim Hacker:
Oh, that's fascinating. Does twenty pence represent a blow against freedom?
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Prime Minister...
Jim Hacker:
Twenty-five pence? Thirty pence? Thirty-one? Is something a blow against freedom simply because it can seriously damage your wealth?
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