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Yes minister

Posted by Steve Orme on September 19, 2007 10:09 AM | 

Production of the new Mini Clubman, a name to strike terror into the heart of anyone who remembers the first bag of pipes, a car about as attractive as a bus driver’s hat, is underway.
It was welcomed by none other than the Rt Hon Stephen Timms, Minister for Competitiveness. He said: “Welcome.� He also said: “Nice to meet you,� and “hello there.�
Excuse me, how long have we had a Minister for Competitiveness? Does he send out nasty letters if the England tail end collapses or Rooney has a ‘mare?
Why not a Minister for Being Polite or one responsible for getting people out of bed in the morning.
Got it! Minster for Silly Walks.
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The Minster for Silly Walks

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