Yes, Minister

A newly built hospital has a full administrative staff but no patients due to a government imposed reduction in the recruitment of medical staff.

At the Ministry the conflicts of interest continue when the Minister is asked to approve the departmental recommendations for the honors list.

The British Chemical Corporation, with the backing of Sir Humphrey, intend to produce a dangerous chemical at their Merseyside factory.

The Minister is upset at rumors of a Cabinet reshuffle. Sir Humphrey is equally worried.

The Minister is having a particularly good day and even enjoys media coverage from the BBC on a trip to a children's city farm.

The conflict between politicians and civil servants takes center stage when the Minister and Sir Humphrey appear before a select committee.