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 »
Jim Hacker:
We're talking of 100,000 deaths a year.
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
Yes, but cigarette taxes pay for a third of the cost of the National Health service. We're saving many more lives than we otherwise could, because of those smokers who voluntary lay down their lives for their friends. Smokers are national benefactors.
Jim Hacker:
So long as they live.
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